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Brendan H.
26 May 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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89-93 Avebury Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
Deposits (RAD) $500,000 to $600,000
Daily payments (DAP) $115.48 to $138.58 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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VMCH Berwick offers aged care services that prioritise comfort and independence within a close-knit and welcoming community. As a smaller home with only 76 beds, residents are supported by long-term, experienced staff who prioritise their needs and comfort. This care extends to VMCH Berwick’s 16-bed Memory Support Unit (MSU), where residents with dementia receive compassionate care, tailored to their needs. Although VMCH Berwick is a Catholic community, people from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds are welcomed warmly. Our dedicated pastoral care team offer both emotional and spiritual support to residents and their families, should they need it. Rooms at VMCH Berwick are bright and spacious with private ensuites. We have recently-refurbished our communal spaces with modern amenities including a new café. If you’d like to venture out for a coffee, VMCH Berwick is conveniently located just a short drive from Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and the Dandenong Ranges.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated December 2022
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $14 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Bedside table, Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe, Pleasant decor
Catholic, Christian, Other Christian faith · The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
89-93 Avebury Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 48 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
89-93 Avebury Drive, Berwick VIC 3806.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Service with a smile, 😊 coffees are excellent and lunch for visitors is great value
My dad has been living at VMCH Berwick for almost 2 years. Prior to my dad moving in he was extremely unwell, had no desire to do anything or even live. He had given up. VMCH have literally nursed my dad back to health and he has a wonderful life now. He is safe, secure and although independent has the staff there to assist if required. Dad has still got all his wits about him and it’s only his body letting him down. The staff treat him with such respect and they are caring, so kind, loving and genuinely love the residents. They organise fantastic activities for the residents and dad is now participating in most of them. I have highly recommended VMCH Berwick to many and I feel comfortable that dad is safe and so happy. He deserves the best and he’s got it. I look forward to seeing the staff 3-4 times a week when I visit and they encourage families participating in the activities too. It feels like home!
Rated 4 out of 5.
We recently had to make the difficult decision to move our Mother from Pakenham VMCH to Berwick VMCH Memory Support Unit. Elsie and her team of staff have been extremely supportive to both our Mother and our family. Thank you for your support and continued care of our very loved Mum ♥️
I have been meaning to tell you something for a long time now "Thank you for making me and my family members feel so loved,it means so much to me " Jean Butler
Rated 1 out of 5.
I visited VMCH Berwick recently. Staff are very friendly & caring to the elderly and the facility is very clean.
The fake friendly faces will have you believing your loved one is safe. DO NOT let them fool you, like they did me! As you will never get over the pain of what this place will do to you and your loved one. This place is being audited continuously atm for the neglect, pain and suffering my mum endured in their care by the aged care commission after the comission found them responsible for multiple faults with her care. Send me a message if you want the proof, I'll send you the reports. I'm talking broken bones and done right abuse and neglect. Please please be careful putting your love one in their care.
A couple of months back I spent 2 weeks respite at this wonderful facility as my son and daughter in law were off on a holiday. I was going there as I am 95 years old and I lived with my dog who gave me many happy years of companionship until he too was old - I miss him every day! I had know idea as to what lay in store. However, I can honestly say that I felt like I was on a holiday as I was quickly invited to events that were on the social calendar and were meeting warm and lovely people daily and sharing stories, dog visits were encouraged. We went out on bus trips and I had my first go at bowling, I went to exercise classes, the catholic church one day had stalls set up that I could buy gifts from and I was free to walk myself to and from the dining table - the meals were extremely good. The staff were outstanding in every way. They all work so hard! I can't believe how lucky I was as the people made me feel so welcomed - nothing at all was too much. Old age is not fun and I don't recommend it! I can only say how well I was treated and that nothing was too much trouble, I have been invited back anytime and I would be pleased to see them all again. Thank you, Meredith Osborne
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