St Vincent's Care Services Kew
104 Studley Park Road, Kew VIC 3101
Official Star Rating
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings quarterly extract, May 2026. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist.
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What residents say about St Vincent's Care Services Kew
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of St Vincent's Care Services Kew face to face and publishes what they said. Below is the share who answered “always” to each question, from the 2025 survey round. It is the closest thing to hearing from the people who actually live there.
Where residents rate it lower
- Treated with respect: 38% said always, against a national average of 68%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Things are explained: 17% said always, against a national average of 46%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Gets the care needed: 42% said always, against a national average of 65%. Worth asking about on a visit.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 38% | 96% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 54% | 92% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 75% | 87% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 42% | 92% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 29% | 62% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 58% | 87% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 17% | 63% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 38% | 88% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 62% | 83% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 38% | 63% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 38% | 88% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 33% | 58% always or mostly | 28% |
Source: Residents’ Experience survey, Australian Government Star Ratings (May 2026 extract), interviews conducted in 2025. Percentages are of residents interviewed at this home, not of all residents. CareShortlist does not edit, weight or rank these answers.
How St Vincent's Care Services Kew compares
St Vincent's Care Services Kew holds an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5. That is above the VIC average of 3.84, and above the national average of 3.83. Nationally, 22% of rated homes score lower and 6% score higher, with the rest level with it. Most homes cluster on the same few scores, so a single star of difference is a bigger gap than it looks. With 135 funded places it is larger than most (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is compliance at 5 out of 5. Its weakest is quality measures at 3, which covers clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | St Vincent's Care Services Kew | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 5 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 3 | 3.04 |
Other homes near St Vincent's Care Services Kew
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to St Vincent's Care Services Kew, with their official ratings beside them. None of them currently rate higher than St Vincent's Care Services Kew.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Grove Care Community | Kew | 0.5 km | Not yet rated | 49 |
| Baptcare - Karana Community | Kew | 1.4 km | 3 | 131 |
| Kew Gardens Aged Care | Kew | 1.5 km | Not yet rated | 140 |
| Mary Guthrie House Nursing Home | Kew | 1.9 km | Not yet rated | 20 |
| mecwacare Rositano House | Richmond | 2.2 km | 4 | 30 |
| Uniting AgeWell Hawthorn Community | Hawthorn | 2.4 km | 4 | 120 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking St Vincent's Care Services Kew
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- What are your current rates for falls, pressure injuries and unplanned weight loss, and what are you doing to improve them?
- What is the total weekly cost for someone with my family member's care needs, itemised, including extras?
- Who would be their main carer day to day, and what happens on nights and weekends?
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Common questions about St Vincent's Care Services Kew
What is the Star Rating of St Vincent's Care Services Kew?
St Vincent's Care Services Kew has an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5 in the May 2026 Australian Government extract, against a national average of 3.83. The rating combines residents' experience, compliance, staffing and quality measures.
Where is St Vincent's Care Services Kew located?
St Vincent's Care Services Kew is at 104 Studley Park Road, Kew, VIC 3101. You can see every other home nearby on our Kew page.
How many residents does St Vincent's Care Services Kew have?
St Vincent's Care Services Kew has 135 government-funded residential places, compared with a national average of about 82 per home. Size affects the feel of a home and the staffing ratios you should ask about.
Who owns St Vincent's Care Services Kew?
St Vincent's Care Services Kew is operated by St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (religious). Standards and pricing structures often travel across a provider group, so it is worth looking at their other homes too.
How do I arrange a place at St Vincent's Care Services Kew?
You need an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422) before a government-funded place can be offered. Once approved, contact the home directly to ask about availability and to arrange a visit. We can also introduce you and put St Vincent's Care Services Kew side by side with other options near Kew, free.