Faversham House: Residential Aged Care in Canterbury
Since 2006, Faversham House has been a place where care quietly transforms into something more — not just support and safety, but the particular warmth that comes from belonging. It is a residential aged care home in Canterbury where each day is designed to feel both familiar and uplifting and each person is recognised as the centre of their own story.
Light-filled rooms and peaceful gardens set the tone. Life here is shaped by shared meals, gentle activity, the company of others and the steady reassurance of a team that genuinely knows you. Faversham House, part of BASSCARE, is one of the most trusted aged care homes in Canterbury — a place where care, comfort and connection quietly weave themselves into everyday life.
A place to feel at home
Faversham House offers 165 ensuite rooms and 10 superior ensuite rooms, each designed to feel private, comfortable and genuinely yours. Every room includes a private ensuite with shower, flat screen TV with remote, built-in wardrobe and bedside drawers, a comfortable chair and over-bed table, Wi-Fi, phone and Foxtel, individual heating and cooling and a height-adjustable king single bed.
There are four room types to choose from. The Classic Room and Hamer Classic Room are cosy, light-filled retreats with garden views and space to make your own. The Superior Room adds a private sitting area and study nook for those who want a little more room to breathe. The Premium Suite is the most spacious option, with generous light, thoughtful storage and room to truly relax and settle in.
Care shaped around you
Permanent residential aged care at Faversham House is built around each person. Freshly prepared meals, respect for independence and personalised support come together to create a life that feels both familiar and reassuring. Care adapts as needs change — quietly, consistently and always with you at the centre.
Respite care in Canterbury offers families and carers the time and space to rest, while residents enjoy nourishing meals, meaningful activities and gentle support in a safe, welcoming setting. It carries the same warmth and attentiveness as permanent care, offering a pause that still feels like progress.
For those living with memory change, specialised dementia support in Canterbury at Faversham House focuses on possibilities rather than limitations. Secure gardens, calm lounges and tailored programs help spark recognition, connection and joy — creating moments that feel safe and uplifting, even as needs evolve.
Palliative care in Canterbury at Faversham House is offered with tenderness and deep respect. Personalised care plans support both residents and families through serious illness, ensuring that comfort and love remain at the heart of every moment.
Life at Faversham House
Life at Faversham House is more than routine. It is shaped by the moments that make a day worth having — a meal shared at the table, a gentle exercise session, an outing that brings a new conversation, a familiar face who remembers how you like your afternoon.
Dining here is restaurant-style, nourishing both body and spirit. Activities and outings encourage curiosity and enjoyment. Programs support strength, balance and wellbeing. On-site hairdressing and allied health services mean that everyday comforts and clinical needs are both within easy reach. Shared spaces are designed so that family and friends feel genuinely welcome, turning visits into part of the home’s natural rhythm.
Faversham House FAQs
Talk to the Faversham House team
If you are beginning to explore residential aged care in Canterbury or the wider Boroondara area, the Faversham House team can walk you through the My Aged Care assessment process, talk honestly about aged care fees and funding and arrange a visit so you can see the home, meet the people and ask every question at your own pace. Call 03Â 8809Â 4000, email admissions@basscare.org.au or visit at 27 Shierlaw Avenue, Canterbury.
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