105 Porter Street, Templestowe VIC 3106
Deposit (RAD) $600,000
Daily payment (DAP) $138.58 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
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Rooms and prices
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Located near Westerfolds Park and the Yarra River, Templestowe Woodlands Care Community (formerly BlueCross Silverwood) offers a warm and peaceful environment designed for comfort and connection. Across three levels, our Care Community features open-plan living spaces, a spacious dining room, and a main lounge with a fireplace—perfect for cosy winter days. Residents can unwind in our landscaped courtyards, enjoy a game of billiards in the bar, or relax in our well-stocked library with a cuppa.
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 Templestowe Woodlands Care Community 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.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $10 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe, Pleasant decor
Visit
Address
105 Porter Street, Templestowe VIC 3106
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Templestowe Woodlands Care Community to arrange a time.
Costs
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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 47 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. Templestowe Woodlands Care 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
105 Porter Street, Templestowe VIC 3106.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
My dad has been at Woodlands for over 12 months and is very settled and well looked after. Recently my daughter turned 21 and Blair and his team went out of their way to arrange a special dinner for us. It was extremely thoughtful and the food was amazing. Thank you to the staff for making it a special night.
The staff at this care community go above and beyond. We have nothing but praise to give to everybody who works at this place. Our mother Was a resident here for seven months before she passed away. During this time, the staff showed Mum compassion and treated her with dignity and respect Up to her last day. Highly recommend this place, And can’t praise them enough for all their kindness they showed our mother
Agree with previous review- staff do go above and beyond to help- lovely place and caring staff Highly recommend
Have visited opal twice now in templestowe and it has beautiful facilities and staff go above and beyond. Wellbeing of residents seems to be the priority which is wonderful to see.
My grandma was at Bluecross Silverwood for over 5 years. She called the facility her home and the staff her friends. Over the last few years, we have got to know many of the staff who I can only describe as kind, selfless, caring and compassionate. The last 2 years has been really punishing on everyone, especially in the aged care sector. I have seen first hand how exhausted the staff are, finishing late, taking less breaks all whilst juggling the emotional and physical needs of the residents. I can't tell you how grateful I am for them. The staff is what makes Silverwood so special. Thanks to everyone at Silverwood for taking such good care of my grandma- she was truly blessed to have you in her life.
Dad spent 4 weeks in respite care at Bluecross Silverwood and the staff here have been amazing, from the first impressions to last, they take pride in caring for the elderly in our community and treat residents with respect and dignity. The team is open and honest and have been very supportive in what has been a challenging time for our family. Thank you and I highly recommended this home for your loved ones in need.
excellent service and nursing staff, excellent facility.
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