Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged

· 36-42 Specimen Hill Road Golden Square 3555 VIC

Residential aged care at Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Golden Square, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged, rebuilt in 2012, offers extensive amenities including large dining rooms, activity rooms, a library, kitchenettes, and cosy sitting areas. The home has two internal courtyards, a chapel, a hairdresser, and a café.

Staff at the facility provide personalized support, enabling residents to engage in various activities such as community outings, concerts, indoor bowls, gardening, craft groups, and cooking. Transport for both internal and external events and activities is available. Community groups are also regularly invited to the home.

A promotional offer is currently available, providing two weeks of free respite care when three weeks are booked, subject to conditions.

  • Onsite chapel
  • Gardens
  • Transport
  • Organised activities
  • Onsite hairdresser

Top Rated Home in Golden Square

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

8.8Overall Score
197 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged Reviews

8.4· Recommended by 87% residents

Categories

Staff8.4
Home8.1
Independence8.6
Food6.2
Kindness9.4
Safety9.0

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


Dee Caine
Dee Caine
 · 28/03/2023

Took such amazing care of our late father Des until his passing in late December 2018. Staff treated with respect and Compassion Thank you Mercy Bethlehem


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

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
DeluxeSingle room + ensuite
$88.61 DailyOR$425,000 RAD
Premier+Single room + ensuite
$111.54 DailyOR$535,000 RAD
Deluxe+Single room + ensuite
$96.95 DailyOR$465,000 RAD
PremierSingle room + ensuite
$103.20 DailyOR$495,000 RAD

About the Staff

197
197 mins
All Care Staff
42 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged on average received 197 minutes of total daily care (93% 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 Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 77191901062

Safety Checks

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

Location

36-42 Specimen Hill Road Golden Square 3555 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged?

Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $425,000 and $535,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025