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Baptcare Karana Community

· 55 Walpole Street Kew 3101 VIC

Residential aged care at Baptcare Karana Community in Kew, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • About our home

    Baptcare Karana Community is an aged care home in Kew that accommodates 93 residents and offers 24/7 nursing-led care across various levels, from lower to high level needs. The facility features 540m2 of common spaces designed with a home-like atmosphere and provides a national award-winning lifestyle and activities program. Numerous amenities are available, including a bus for outings, quality meals created by chefs and reviewed by dieticians, and full laundry services.

    Additional services encompass allied health care, pastoral care for emotional and spiritual support, and regular entertainment and exercise activities. The management team includes registered nurses and unit managers who ensure consistent care and communication.

    • Nearby shops
    • Transport
    • Specialised allied health services
    • Organised activities
    • Onsite chapel

    Top Rated Home in Kew

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

    8.9
    Overall Score
    195
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Baptcare Karana Community Reviews

    8.6· Recommended by 83% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home8.5
    85%
    Independence8.7
    87%
    Food7.8
    78%
    Kindness8.9
    89%
    Safety9.3
    93%

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

    Hadis Aminian
    Hadis Aminian
     · 11/08/2021

    So lovely a staff’s and beautiful place and good care for old people like big family

    Satyavada Kiran Lal
    Satyavada Kiran Lal
     · 10/07/2021

    Best place to work and best place for Good Care for elderly.

    R & H Endersbee
    R & H Endersbee
     · 07/05/2019

    Brilliant. Wonderful attentive staff. Plenty of activities. Great facilities well kept. Like the food lots. And my mum is very happy. The harp and glass of wine are very nice touches.

    James “Old Codger” Gregory
    James “Old Codger” Gregory
     · 03/03/2018

    We were visiting today when we were unexpectedly invited to share lunch with our resident uncles.The food was wholesome and most enjoyable, so much so that I want the vegetarian burger recipe! Thanks to Kate for being so gracious and all the other caring staff. Phillipa & James Gregory.l

    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

    Baptcare Karana Community 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
    Wattle Shared RoomShared room + shared bathroom
    $63.14 Daily
    Wattle RoomSingle room + ensuite
    $126.27 Daily
    Huon RoomSingle room + ensuite
    $177.93 Daily

    About the Staff

    195
    195 mins
    All Care Staff
    46 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Baptcare Karana Community on average received 195 minutes of total daily care (101% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Baptcare Ltd
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 12069130463

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    55 Walpole Street Kew 3101 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Baptcare Karana Community?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Baptcare Karana Community?

    Baptcare Karana Community has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $275,000 and $775,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 30 November 2024