Faversham House

· 27 Shierlaw Avenue Canterbury 3126 VIC

Residential aged care at Faversham House in Canterbury, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Faversham House 1st Floor South, based in Melbourne, provides specialised aged care services in a contemporary setting. The facility features multiple common areas, including a spacious dining room, a main lounge equipped with a large TV, and smaller lounges designed for relaxation and reading. An outdoor balcony is also available for residents and their visitors.

Safety is prioritized with a comprehensive Safety Monitoring System that includes security monitoring in common areas and secure key pad areas, courtyards, and gardens. The facility contains two High Care units managed by an In-Charge Manager each, and a medical team led by a Registered Nurse Division 1, supported by Division 2 Nurses and Personal Care Attendants.

Onsite catering services are overseen by the Head Chef and Food Services Manager, with menu input from a dietician, staff, and residents to ensure nutritious meal planning. The aim of Faversham House is to provide a home-like environment emphasizing safety, dignity, and comfort for all residents.

  • Gardens
  • Exercise classes
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Canterbury

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

9.4Overall Score
206 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Faversham House Reviews

8.3· Recommended by 90% residents

Categories

Staff8.4
Home8.3
Independence8.2
Food6.9
Kindness9.3
Safety9.2

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


Christine Brown
Christine Brown
 · 11/11/2022

It's the most terrible place I have ever worked in & horrible people to work with. Racist & picky of who they want to work with. Anyone that is European or white forget it, don't waste your energy in there you don't get the respect you deserve I certainly didn't.


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

Faversham House supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Classic Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
$145.95 DailyOR$700,000 RAD
Classic Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
$145.95 DailyOR$700,000 RAD

About the Staff

206
206 mins
All Care Staff
47 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Faversham House on average received 206 minutes of total daily care (99% 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 Boroondara Aged Services Society
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 66004574547

Safety Checks

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

Location

27 Shierlaw Avenue Canterbury 3126 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Faversham House?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Faversham House?

Faversham House has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $700,000 and $700,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025