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Aged care homes in Sydenham
Sydenham has four residential aged care homes, but only two other homes sit within 5 km, so the choice close by is limited.
Is there an aged care home in Sydenham with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Sydenham's four homes (Arcare Hillside, Arcare Sydenham, Royal Freemasons Springtime and Aeralife Watergardens) and the two 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 Sydenham
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Arcare Hillside to Aeralife Watergardens.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcare Hillside | Sydenham | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 221 (220) | |
| Arcare Sydenham | Sydenham | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 230 (228) | |
| Royal Freemasons Springtime | Sydenham | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 248 (244) | |
| Aeralife Watergardens | Sydenham | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
In brief
- Arcare Hillside: 4 stars overall, 70 places, run by Arcare; met its care minutes target (221 against 220).
- Arcare Sydenham: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Arcare; met its care minutes target (230 against 228).
- Royal Freemasons Springtime: 4 stars overall, 50 places, run by Royal Freemasons; met its care minutes target (248 against 244).
- Aeralife Watergardens: no overall rating yet, 137 places, run by Aeralife.
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 Sydenham, the highest-rated homes are Rosary Home (4 stars, 4.2 km) and Kalyna Care (4 stars, 3.3 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyna Care | Delahey | 3.3 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 226 (226) | |
| Rosary Home | Keilor Downs | 4.2 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 305 (203) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Delahey: one home from 3.3 km, Kalyna Care (4 stars).
- Keilor Downs: one home from 4.2 km, Rosary Home (4 stars).
Sydenham at a glance
- 4 homes in Sydenham itself, with 377 places, the biggest being Aeralife Watergardens (137), and 2 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Brimbank, 16 homes in all.
- All 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Arcare Hillside, in line with Brimbank overall (93%).
- Operators: Arcare (2), Aeralife and Royal Freemasons.
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 Sydenham homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Three of the 4 homes in Sydenham are run by for-profit companies (Arcare and Aeralife), and Victoria-wide 56% of rated for-profit homes reach four or five stars against 73% of not-for-profit homes.
All three Sydenham homes with published figures delivered at least their target care minutes per resident in January to March 2026.
With only two other homes within 5 km (Kalyna Care and Rosary Home), a room in Sydenham may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Most homes in Sydenham are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being Aeralife Watergardens (137), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keilor East | 9.5 km | 4 | 75% | 2 of 4 |
| Avondale Heights | 10 km | 4 | 50% | 2 of 4 |
| Glenroy | 14 km | 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 |
Help finding a room here
If Sydenham is where you want to be, we start with its four homes and the two 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 Sydenham?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in Sydenham: Arcare Hillside, Arcare Sydenham, Royal Freemasons Springtime and Aeralife Watergardens. Another two are within 5 km, and the wider Brimbank council area has 16.
Which aged care homes near Sydenham have the highest ratings?
Taking Sydenham and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Rosary Home (4 stars, Keilor Downs), Arcare Hillside (4 stars) and Kalyna Care (4 stars, Delahey).
Do all the homes in Sydenham meet their care minutes targets?
Yes: in January to March 2026, Arcare Hillside, Arcare Sydenham and Royal Freemasons Springtime all delivered at least their target care minutes per resident per day.
What other suburbs are close to Sydenham?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Keilor East (9.5 km, four homes), Avondale Heights (10 km, four homes) and Glenroy (14 km, five homes).
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Tell us a little about the person and why Sydenham. 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.