15-17 Strettle Street, Thornbury VIC 3071
Deposit (RAD) $0
Daily payment (DAP) $0 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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St Paul’s hostel was opened in 1995, originally as an aged care service for members of the Lebanese and other Arabic speaking ethnic communities. Since then, it has evolved into a multicultural facility for people of all nationalities run by the Antonine Sisters in conjunction with the staff living by its philosophy of being as “close to home in every way” providing safe, homely, sensitive, familiar and caring environment for all residents while promoting interaction with mutual support between residents, staff and community. St. Paul’s hostel is a not for profit, cultural and spiritual Catholic organisation bringing the elderly together with an emphasis on community living within a residential aged care facility. Our staff are fully qualified nurses, carers, physiotherapy, podiatrist, dentist, lifestyle, cooks, domestic and laundry staff. Our highly trained staff work very hard to ensure the care is reflective of each individuals needs.
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 St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly in the 2026 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.
2026 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
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. St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly 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.
Catholic faith · 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
15-17 Strettle Street, Thornbury VIC 3071
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly 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 25 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. St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly 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
15-17 Strettle Street, Thornbury VIC 3071.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
My mother was a resident for 4 years. The whole staff were dedicated, caring and empathetic. She was treated with respect and dignity. The communication between the carers and the family was consistent and prompt. Any relevant information or news about her well being was quickly conveyed and dealt with. I am very happy with the decision we made in this stage of our lives. I would recommend St Paul's without hesitation.
It was a pleasure performing for St Paul’s hostel and meeting all the stuff and residents. It was a Lebanese Independence Day and the place was decorated in Lebanese flags and all the residents and stuff were so welcoming. I enjoyed dancing with them and getting them up and involving in my performance. I hope to be there very soon with some new belly dance songs and moves. Place is clean, organised and surrounded by beautiful nature.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Rated 2 out of 5.
Good quiet location, clean residence but the food that is offered to my relative is terrible. Small portions, no choice and no assistance with feeding.
The nurse on duty that I spoke to about my brother was great but when I visited I was shocked at how rude the administrator was about the contract that needed to be signed. She advised me that I shouldn't get legal advice or financial advice, the fee could not be negotiated and used bullying tactics to try to get me to sign the residential agreement right there and then. She would not even provide an electronic copy by email. Disgraceful Jeanette.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Excellent service, very caring staff and there are numerous activities throughout the week. My father is very satisfied at the home and they also give our family peace of mind.
My father was in this facility for 2 years until his awful, lonely death in here during covid. The staff in the wards had a tough time during covid and they did a great job but the management are heartless people who initially seem to care but their true colours come through when the contract is signed. I would never trust them with anyone I love again. After my dad passed we never received a call or letter or anything from St . Paul's offering condolences. Nothing. I understand that this is a tough job/world/service but I definitely expect more from humanity and especially more from so-called catholics. Go elsewhere would be my recommendation
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