Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility

· 44 Market Street Kensington 3031 VIC

Residential aged care at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility in Kensington, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Lynch's Bridge is a 58-bed aged care home in Kensington, Victoria, providing permanent and respite care, including a secure memory support unit. The facility features rooms with adjustable electric beds, quality furnishings, ensuites, and ample storage. Common areas include dining and lounge rooms, a billiard room, BBQ area, hairdressing salon, and landscaped gardens with courtyards.

A 24-hour nurse call system ensures resident safety. Lynch’s Bridge offers a daily lifestyle program with activities such as exercise, music, art, and group games. The on-site kitchen prepares meals using fresh ingredients, accommodating dietary preferences.

Situated near local amenities and surrounded by peppercorn trees, the facility offers a peaceful setting close to the RSL, swimming pool, and more, enhancing community engagement for residents.

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities
  • Nearby shops
  • Exercise classes

Top Rated Home in Kensington

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

9.2Overall Score
229 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility Reviews

8.7· Recommended by 85% residents

Categories

Staff8.8
Home8.2
Independence9.2
Food6.6
Kindness8.8
Safety9.1

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Satyavir Arya
Satyavir Arya
 · 25/11/2021

Good place of work. Good team

Gerda Zimmermann
Gerda Zimmermann
 · 30/05/2020

Took wonderful care of our mum before she passed away.

Val Pryor
Val Pryor
 · 25/10/2017

I have been a resident since. June 2016 inc.4 weeks respite. As I walked through the door, I knew I was home. I still feel the same way. Come and join us.

Jane Maynard
Jane Maynard
 · 09/04/2017

I can't speak from experience, but as someone who shopped around, looking for a nursing home for a family member, Doutta Galla Kensington was the best out of about 8 places I checked out. The residents looked happier than anywhere else, the staff seemed happier, and the cost was a bit less than most of the others. I also know of at least one resident who said he was happy there. I checked out a the Footscray and Yarraville as well. They were both pretty nice but Kensington seemed like the best.

Mak King
Mak King
 · 19/02/2016

Nice people in charge; poor service though; my parent in for respite absconded; they didn't know; took me to tell them! When i removed my parents i tried to get a refund for the fees i paid; they would not issue a check in my name just my parent's; useless to me. I inquired with government's aged care complaints; they advised that in my case a cheque could have been issued to me. But they refused. Looking for care I suggest yo try elsewhere; shame really the manager and reception staff are great.


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

Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Superior SingleSingle room + ensuite
$155.90 DailyOR$675,000 RAD
Premium SingleSingle room + ensuite
$144.35 DailyOR$625,000 RAD

About the Staff

229
229 mins
All Care Staff
45 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility on average received 229 minutes of total daily care (101% 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 Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 96088097929

Safety Checks

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

Location

44 Market Street Kensington 3031 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility?

Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $625,000 and $675,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 1 August 2026