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12 February 2024Rated 5 out of 5.
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55 Walpole Street, Kew VIC 3101
Deposits (RAD) $395,000 to $580,000
Daily payments (DAP) $91.23 to $133.96 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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Nestled in the quiet, leafy streets of Kew, Baptcare Karana Community is a contemporary residential aged care community providing the best of care and support for older people who can no longer live at home. Our warm and welcoming staff will have you feeling at home from the moment you arrive. As a resident, you will have your own private room and ensuite bathroom, along with access to our on-site services, beautifully maintained gardens, and shared common areas. There are numerous entertainment and lifestyle activities for you to enjoy or you may prefer to simply relax in the comfort of your own room. At Baptcare Karana, we deliver the highest quality of care and ensure all your needs are catered for. We're here to support you to live the way you want and you will always feel at home in our welcoming and inclusive community.
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 Baptcare - Karana Community in the 2024 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.
2024 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated November 2025
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Baptcare - Karana Community 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 $15 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Overbed table, Furnished room, Ensuite bathroom, Pleasant decor
The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety, inclusive policies and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
55 Walpole Street, Kew VIC 3101
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Baptcare - Karana Community 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 23 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. Baptcare - Karana Community 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
55 Walpole Street, Kew VIC 3101.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Excellent nursing home, caring staff, except for the new Residential Care & Services Manager who never makes an appearance. She sits in her office and never comes out. Doesn't interact with the residents or their families. The last manager was the best and would always go out of his way to be there for everyone.
So lovely a staff’s and beautiful place and good care for old people like big family
Rated 5 out of 5.
Brilliant. Wonderful attentive staff. Plenty of activities. Great facilities well kept. Like the food lots. And my mum is very happy. The harp and glass of wine are very nice touches.
We were visiting today when we were unexpectedly invited to share lunch with our resident uncles.The food was wholesome and most enjoyable, so much so that I want the vegetarian burger recipe! Thanks to Kate for being so gracious and all the other caring staff. Phillipa & James Gregory.l
Rated 4 out of 5.
Rated 3 out of 5.