Martin Luther Homes

Martin Luther Homes is a not-for-profit, faith-based aged care provider with over 56 years of service, located in the scenic foothills of the Dandenong Ranges at The Basin in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The facility supports up to 135 older persons across residential aged care with 24/7 professional nursing support, a specialist dementia care programme (Wattle House), respite care, and a Transition Care Programme (Myrtle House), alongside a retirement village with independent living units. As a certified CALD provider, Martin Luther Homes employs multilingual staff and publishes a regular German-language community newsletter (Gemeindebrief), reflecting its Lutheran heritage and culturally inclusive approach. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle programme including art, intergenerational activities with a local preschool, technology classes run in partnership with Swinburne University, and on-site amenities including Café Jensen, garden grounds, and spiritual care. Families are actively welcomed with open visiting and regular community events.