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Faversham House

· 27 Shierlaw Avenue Canterbury 3126 VIC

Residential aged care at Faversham House in Canterbury, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    Faversham House 1st Floor South, based in Melbourne, provides specialised aged care services in a contemporary setting. The facility features multiple common areas, including a spacious dining room, a main lounge equipped with a large TV, and smaller lounges designed for relaxation and reading. An outdoor balcony is also available for residents and their visitors.

    Safety is prioritized with a comprehensive Safety Monitoring System that includes security monitoring in common areas and secure key pad areas, courtyards, and gardens. The facility contains two High Care units managed by an In-Charge Manager each, and a medical team led by a Registered Nurse Division 1, supported by Division 2 Nurses and Personal Care Attendants.

    Onsite catering services are overseen by the Head Chef and Food Services Manager, with menu input from a dietician, staff, and residents to ensure nutritious meal planning. The aim of Faversham House is to provide a home-like environment emphasizing safety, dignity, and comfort for all residents.

    • Gardens
    • Exercise classes
    • Organised activities

    Top Rated Home in Canterbury

    One of the top homes in Canterbury according to residents and Government service audits.

    9.2
    Overall Score
    210
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Faversham House Reviews

    8.5· Recommended by 88% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home8.2
    82%
    Independence9.1
    91%
    Food6.6
    66%
    Kindness8.6
    86%
    Safety9.1
    91%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Faversham House think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Christine Brown
    Christine Brown
     · 11/11/2022

    It's the most terrible place I have ever worked in & horrible people to work with. Racist & picky of who they want to work with. Anyone that is European or white forget it, don't waste your energy in there you don't get the respect you deserve I certainly didn't.

    Rooms & Pricing

    No Accommodation fee for respite

    You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

    Concessional residents welcome

    Faversham House supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

    Instead of paying a RAD you can choose to pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) which is a non-refundable daily fee, based on the room price and the maximum permissable interest rate set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.

    Room Type
    Price
    Superior Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $276.82 Daily
    Classic Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $161.48 Daily
    Classic Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $161.48 Daily
    Classic Room with Ensuite & Private BalconySingle room + ensuite
    $230.68 Daily
    Premium Suite with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $380.63 Daily
    Superior Room with Ensuite & KitchenetteSingle room + ensuite
    $288.36 Daily

    About the Staff

    210
    210 mins
    All Care Staff
    47 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Faversham House on average received 210 minutes of total daily care (103% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In December 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Boroondara Aged Services Society
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 66004574547

    Safety Checks

    • Certification valid
    • Has not received notice of sanction
    • Is accredited

    Location

    27 Shierlaw Avenue Canterbury 3126 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Faversham House?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Faversham House?

    Faversham House has 6 different types of rooms which range in price between $700,000 and $1,650,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 15 February 2025