The Birches

· Foster Street Hamilton 3300 VIC

Residential aged care at The Birches in Hamilton, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

The aged care home offers around-the-clock care with registered and enrolled nurses, personal care staff, and allied health assistants available to residents. Each resident receives a personalized care plan, inclusive of daily room and en-suite cleaning, while respecting individual cultural customs and beliefs.

The facility is equipped with robust safety and health programs including falls and pressure injury prevention, infection control, and a comprehensive quality improvement initiative. Additionally, there are security services and provisions for social leave. Special measures like pre-admission financial planning and a patient deposit trust account are also in place.

Residents can participate in various activities like school and church visitation programs, Delta Dogs, and massage therapy. The staff includes catering, reception during business hours, ward assistants, medical professionals, and volunteers, ensuring a holistic approach to resident care and well-being.


    Top Rated Home in Hamilton

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

    8.7Overall Score
    234 Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    The Birches Reviews

    8.9· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.7
    Home8.9
    Independence9.2
    Food7.7
    Kindness9.6
    Safety9.8

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


    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

    The Birches supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

    Room Type
    Price
    Single Rooms with Garden ViewsSingle room + ensuite
    $83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
    Single Rooms with Ext GardenSingle room + ensuite
    $95.91 DailyOR$460,000 RAD

    About the Staff

    234
    234 mins
    All Care Staff
    59 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at The Birches on average received 234 minutes of total daily care (102% 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 Western District Health Service
    • Government business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 47616976917

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    Foster Street Hamilton 3300 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of The Birches?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at The Birches?

    The Birches has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $460,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


    Updated: 25 October 2025