Rylands of Kew, Retirement Village & Community

55 Walpole St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

Karana is a retirement living community located in picturesque Kew, Melbourne, offering sophisticated independent living in modern, stylish apartments with first-class finishings and open-plan living spaces. The community is situated in a secure, tranquil setting among heritage homes and tree-lined streets, with easy access to shops, cafes, and parks. Residents enjoy the freedom to travel and downsize while remaining part of a close-knit community that organises regular social events, health and wellbeing programmes, and spiritual care suitable for all faiths. The facility features 24/7 emergency call support and is co-located alongside other BaptistCare care services, providing peace of mind for future care needs if circumstances change.

55 Walpole St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

BaptistCare Karana Community is a residential aged care facility located at 55 Walpole Street in the leafy inner-northeast Melbourne suburb of Kew, just a short walk from Yarra Bend Park. Operated by BaptistCare, a not-for-profit Christian organisation with over 110 years of history, the community is described as warm, inclusive, and close-knit, with a strong emphasis on supporting residents to live according to their individual interests and routines. The facility is co-located with BaptistCare's Karana Retirement Living apartments and maintains strong community ties, including regular visits from local kindergarten and high school students. Residents enjoy beautiful gardens, social outings to concerts and community events, and a range of on-site activities, with a resident cat named Mona also part of daily life at Karana.

16 Wills St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

Esse Care (trading name of Coburg Aged Care Pty Ltd) is a Melbourne-based home care and NDIS provider that has been operating since 1988, initially as a family-run business now led by the second generation. The organisation delivers Home Care Packages to older Australians across Melbourne under both self-managed and fully provider-managed arrangements, alongside tailored disability support services for NDIS participants. Esse Care emphasises honest, transparent service delivery and a multicultural team that serves clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The provider is accredited by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and is listed on My Aged Care as an Approved Home Care Package Provider. No residential aged care accommodation is offered.

3 Fernhurst Grove, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

St. Clare Retirement Precinct is a premium, over-55s independent retirement living community in Studley Park, Kew, operated by VMCH (Villa Maria Catholic Homes), a for-purpose Catholic organisation. The $250 million precinct opened in December 2025 and comprises 103 luxury apartments across two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus study, three-bedroom, and penthouse configurations, with residences starting from $1,280,000. Set on a 1.4-hectare site with 50% retained as open space including walking trails, parks, and a fenced dog exercise yard, heritage buildings have been repurposed into wellness and entertainment facilities. World-class amenities include an indoor heated magnesium pool, gymnasium, cinema, Speakeasy bar, hair and beauty salon, library, chapel, private dining rooms, and consulting suites for visiting allied health professionals. Staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on an on-call basis, with a 24-hour emergency call service.

20/24 Gellibrand St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

Kew Botanica Care Community is a modern residential aged care facility operated by Opal HealthCare, located at 20-24 Gellibrand Street in leafy Kew, Melbourne, neighbouring the Alexandra Gardens. The community offers spacious ensuite bedrooms across three room tiers — Classic (18–28m²), Deluxe (30–45m²), and Premium (36–54m²) — with RAD prices ranging from $750,000 to $2,000,000, as well as a companion suite option. A dedicated Memory Care Neighbourhood provides a purpose-built dementia-specific environment with cues and memory supports to help residents live with meaning and purpose. Onsite amenities include a barista café, hairdressing salon, library, gym, auditorium, and communal lounges, along with a Wellness Centre focused on personalised reablement and restoration programmes. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming companion animals with prior arrangement, and offers Premium Living options for those seeking additional services.

10-14 Childers St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

Parkland Close Supportive Accommodation Home in Kew in Melbourne's inner east is a supported accommodation facility providing residential care and support for frail older people or adults with complex needs in one of Melbourne's most prestigious and leafy inner-eastern suburbs. The facility offers a home-like environment with personal care support in Kew's well-serviced and accessible location, close to the Kew Botanic Gardens, public transport, and the healthcare facilities of Melbourne's inner east. Residents benefit from the quiet, well-maintained residential character of Kew and its extensive green spaces.