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26 December 2025Rated 5 out of 5.
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794 Mt Dandenong Road, Kilsyth VIC 3137
Deposits (RAD) $450,000 to $550,000
Daily payments (DAP) $103.93 to $127.03 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.
See every resultRooms and prices
These are room types, not confirmed vacancies. Ask the home which rooms are free right now.
RAD $550,000
DAP $127.03 a day
Studio suite with bathroom, lounge & private ensuite*Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Welcome to Kirkbrae Aged Care Nestled at the foothills of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Kirkbrae Aged Care has been a valued part of the local community since 1960. We offer a warm, supportive environment where older people can live confidently among friends. Our fully accredited home provides 78 beds and is thoughtfully designed to feel like home, with charming lounges and dining rooms overlooking tranquil gardens, encouraging both privacy and social connection. Kirkbrae also offers 78 retirement units within peaceful, park-like grounds. Pathways connect residents to facilities like the community hall, with a nearby bus stop for easy transport. At Kirkbrae, community, care, and comfort come together to create a truly welcoming place to call home.
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 Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home 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.
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 June 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 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, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Pleasant decor
Presbyterian and Reformed faith
Visit
Address
794 Mt Dandenong Road, Kilsyth VIC 3137
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home 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 22 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. Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home 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
794 Mt Dandenong Road, Kilsyth VIC 3137.
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.
The staff looked after my Mother with such love and care during the last few years of her life. I'm forever grateful for the care of the staff who ended up being some of her closest friends.
My .Mother and i were yelled at by staff, supervision was not undertaken and therefore, tablets were not taken, food not cut up as requested. Basic care requests ignored. Overall satisfaction extremely low. I would not recommend this facility.
Best facility ever with good staff. Good working relations amongst the staff as a result of best management.Good job.
My mum's been here for six months. Can't fault it. Staff are great, food is good and the place has a great vibe. They also don't discriminate.
Kirkbrae has proved to be a home with a heart. The duty of care is exceptional and my parents have both been cared for by an outstanding team of deeply caring professionals. Thank you to all at Kirkbrae
After living at Kirkbrae for three and a half years, my mother recently passed away. Since then we have dealt with other retirement villages for my in-laws. The difference is stark!! The newer-looking villages offer flashy looking accomodation and facilities, whereas on the outside Kirkbrae doesn't look quite as appealing as some. Dig deeper at Kirkbrae and you will find comfortable, homely interiors, and the most welcoming community feel. The Staff and Management at Kirkbrae offer amazing support and care for all their residents. They go way above and beyond what the larger villages offer. The residents are welcoming and very caring of each other, and include any new residents into their village community. The personalised attention to the residents needs and comfort are paramount, which can differ greatly from the more "corporate-owned" villages. Our experience at Kirkbrae allowed my mum some of the happiest years of her life. The comfort this gave us was immeasurable. We are so grateful to the residents, staff and management of Kirkbrae for making my mother's final years filled with happiness.
My mother had six wonderful years at Kirkbrae. From the beginning, mum was treated with respect and dignity. All people who looked after her genuinely had her wellbeing first and foremost, from nurses, carers, lifestyle, pastoral, physios and administration. As her advocate I always had people I could talk to, to understand what was happening if I had questions and Kirkbrae made sure I was informed when needed. The support, love and care given to my mother in her final days made a very sad time bearable and peaceful. Thank you Kirkbrae people.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Staff are very hard working and really care about their residents. Go in and see for yourself.
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