BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill

· 160 Gold Street Clifton Hill 3068 VIC

Residential aged care at BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill in Clifton Hill, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Sambell Lodge is a multi-storied aged care home with a capacity for 114 residents, offering specialised care and a range of amenities designed for older adults with special needs. The facility includes a large dining area, individual rooms with kitchenettes, and high-quality furnishings. Key features are a hairdressing salon, beauty therapist, activity room, and covered balconies with gardens on each level.

An internal landscaped courtyard features a fishpond and flower gardens, and there is an additional garden with raised beds and barbecue facilities. Located near Darling Gardens in Clifton Hill, the care home promotes a tranquil, yet vibrant, community atmosphere. It encourages family involvement in both activities and care planning. Residents have free access to computers, wifi, and iPads.

  • Gardens
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Clifton Hill

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

9.0Overall Score
255 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill Reviews

6.9· Recommended by 75% residents

Categories

Staff6.8
Home6.6
Independence7.3
Food5.6
Kindness7.5
Safety7.8

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


Barb Collard
Barb Collard
 · 15/12/2022

Great care and facilities for my parents. Nursing ratios fantastic. Staff lovely

Carl Hung
Carl Hung
 · 11/12/2022

Brand new facility with absolutely surrounding

Frances Campbell
Frances Campbell
 · 27/04/2022

Thankyou so much for looking after me dad so well. He was comfortable and cared for in the last few months of his life and treating him with dignity and respect

christine keogh
christine keogh
 · 28/05/2021

This was perfect for my husband - short term respite for me. He was dreading it and it turned out to be brilliant! Great staff, light and airy rooms. Activities were fun. They looked after him really well - good on you BSL

Ian Woodruff
Ian Woodruff
 · 07/11/2017

ELDERY PERSONS HOME Fairly well maintained and in a nice part of Clifton Hill. Wellness of occupants varies so can be a bit depressing to visit at times.


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

BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
StandardSingle room + ensuite
$153.26 DailyOR$663,581 RAD
PremiumSingle room + ensuite
$282.94 DailyOR$1,225,072 RAD
DeluxeSingle room + ensuite
$224.00 DailyOR$969,849 RAD
Superior SuiteSingle room + ensuite
$176.84 DailyOR$765,670 RAD

About the Staff

255
255 mins
All Care Staff
51 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill on average received 255 minutes of total daily care (121% 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 Brotherhood of St Laurence
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 24603467024

Safety Checks

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

Location

160 Gold Street Clifton Hill 3068 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill?

BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $663,581 and $1,225,072 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 1 August 2026