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BlueCross Ashby

· 25 Ashford Street Templestowe Lower 3107 VIC

Residential aged care at BlueCross Ashby in Templestowe Lower, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    BlueCross Ashby is an aged care residence providing services including ageing in place, dementia care, and respite care. The facility includes open plan lounges, dining areas, self-service stations, a café, and an underground car park. Outdoor amenities feature a terrace, deck, and a Japanese garden.

    Key indoor activities at Ashby range from memory games and musical entertainment to ballroom dancing. There is also a private dining room available for special occasions with guests. For relaxation, residents can enjoy the facility's courtyards and Japanese garden.

    Located near Westfield Doncaster and Birrarrung Park, Ashby offers panoramic views of the Yarra Ranges. The residence ensures 24/7 care with registered nurses and provides health services like podiatry along with leisure activities.

    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Nearby shops
    • Specialised allied health services
    • Organised activities
    • Gardens
    • Transport

    BlueCross Ashby Rating

    Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.

    8.2
    Overall Score
    225
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    BlueCross Ashby Reviews

    8.3· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.4
    84%
    Home8.3
    83%
    Independence7.8
    78%
    Food7.9
    79%
    Kindness9.1
    91%
    Safety9.1
    91%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at BlueCross Ashby think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Andria Anastasiou
    Andria Anastasiou
     · 24/06/2019

    Fabulous staff and great surroundings Highly recommend it

    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

    BlueCross Ashby 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
    ClassicSingle room + ensuite
    $113.38 Daily
    SuperiorSingle room + ensuite
    $125.97 Daily

    About the Staff

    225
    225 mins
    All Care Staff
    44 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at BlueCross Ashby on average received 225 minutes of total daily care (100% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Blue Cross Community Care Services Pty Ltd
    • For profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 69939338435

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    25 Ashford Street Templestowe Lower 3107 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of BlueCross Ashby?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at BlueCross Ashby?

    BlueCross Ashby has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $495,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 25 October 2025