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Aged care homes in Kilsyth
Kilsyth has four residential aged care homes, with 6 more within 5 km, the closest being Mercy Place Montrose in Montrose.
Is there an aged care home in Kilsyth with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Kilsyth's four homes (MiCare Overbeek Lodge, MiCare Margriet Manor, Walmsley Aged Care and Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home) and the six within 5 km; we do that for you, then come on the tours, for a fixed $1,950 paid by the family.
The homes in Kilsyth
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from MiCare Overbeek Lodge to Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiCare Overbeek Lodge | Kilsyth | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 197 (196) | |
| MiCare Margriet Manor | Kilsyth | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 211 (209) | |
| Walmsley Aged Care | Kilsyth | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 217 (211) | |
| Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home | Kilsyth | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 209 (204) |
In brief
- MiCare Overbeek Lodge: 4 stars overall, 55 places, run by MiCare; met its care minutes target (197 against 196).
- MiCare Margriet Manor: 4 stars overall, 45 places, run by MiCare; met its care minutes target (211 against 209).
- Walmsley Aged Care: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Australian Unity Care Services; met its care minutes target (217 against 211).
- Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home: 3 stars overall, 110 places, run by Presbyterian Care Victoria; met its care minutes target (209 against 204).
Care minutes are the average per resident per day in January to March 2026, with the home's target in brackets.
Star Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Shown as published in August 2026; they may have changed since. See the current rating on My Aged Care.
Other homes within 5 km
Within 5 km of Kilsyth, the highest-rated homes are Mercy Place Boronia (4 stars, 2.6 km) and Bupa Croydon (4 stars, 4.9 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Place Montrose | Montrose | 2.6 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 200 (211)Below | |
| Mercy Place Boronia | Montrose | 2.6 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 217 (213) | |
| Mooroolbark Manor Care Community | Mooroolbark | 3.0 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 207 (224)Below | |
| Croydon Place Care Community | Croydon | 3.3 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 202 (214)Below | |
| Croydon Grove Care Community | Croydon | 4.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 212 (221)Below | |
| Bupa Croydon | Croydon | 4.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 207 (218)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Croydon: three homes from 3.3 km, led by Bupa Croydon (4 stars).
- Montrose: two homes from 2.6 km, led by Mercy Place Boronia (4 stars).
- Mooroolbark: one home from 3.0 km, Mooroolbark Manor Care Community (3 stars).
Kilsyth at a glance
- 4 homes in Kilsyth itself, with 330 places, the biggest being Walmsley Aged Care (120), and 6 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Yarra Ranges, 13 homes in all.
- 3 of 4 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by MiCare Overbeek Lodge, in line with Yarra Ranges overall (62%).
- Operators: MiCare (2), Australian Unity Care Services and Presbyterian Care Victoria.
Sources: Star Ratings quarterly data extract (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, August 2026); GEN aged care service list (places, as at 30 June 2025); distances are straight-line from the middle of the Kilsyth homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Kilsyth is mostly not-for-profit territory: 3 of its 4 homes belong to not-for-profit operators such as MiCare and Presbyterian Care Victoria.
All four Kilsyth homes with published figures delivered at least their target care minutes per resident in January to March 2026.
Kilsyth leans towards small homes, with MiCare Overbeek Lodge and MiCare Margriet Manor each having fewer than 60 places, so keep a second choice in mind.
Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home has a compliance rating below five, so ask what the regulator raised and what has changed.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 4.8 km | 6 | 50% | 3 of 5 |
Help finding a room here
If Kilsyth is where you want to be, we start with its four homes and the six within 5 km, and come with you on the tours.
The full placement costs $1,950 including GST, paid by the family, and homes pay us nothing (how payment works).
If a hospital wants a discharge date, the urgent placement ($2,450) starts within one business day (hospital discharge help).
Questions families ask
Which aged care homes are in Kilsyth?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in Kilsyth: MiCare Overbeek Lodge, MiCare Margriet Manor, Walmsley Aged Care and Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home. Another six are within 5 km, and the wider Yarra Ranges council area has 13.
Which aged care homes near Kilsyth have the highest ratings?
Taking Kilsyth and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Mercy Place Boronia (4 stars, Montrose), MiCare Overbeek Lodge (4 stars) and Bupa Croydon (4 stars, Croydon).
Do all the homes in Kilsyth meet their care minutes targets?
Yes: in January to March 2026, MiCare Overbeek Lodge, MiCare Margriet Manor, Walmsley Aged Care and Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home all delivered at least their target care minutes per resident per day.
What other suburbs are close to Kilsyth?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Croydon (4.8 km, six homes).
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Kilsyth. We will call to talk it through; the first conversation is free.
We're opening soon. We're not taking clients yet. Leave your details and we'll contact you when our Melbourne service opens. If you need help today, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422, and if the person is in hospital, ask for the social worker or discharge planner.