Lutheran Homes Group brings its high-quality aged care to regional Victoria in historic expansion

Adelaide-based aged care provider, Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is expanding beyond South Australia for the first time, acquiring two regional Victorian aged care communities in a major milestone for the not-for-profit. 

From 1 June 2025, Sunnyside Lutheran Retirement Village in Horsham and Eventide Lutheran Homes & Hamilton Village in Hamilton will become Lutheran Homes Group Horsham and Lutheran Homes Group Hamilton. They join LHG’s existing footprint in South Australia, which includes Fullarton, Glynde, Hope Valley, and Para Vista.

LHG Chief Executive Officer Tim Chia said the expansion is underpinned by the organisation’s strong financial position and desire to serve a broader cross-section of the community while continuing to invest in excellence.

“We’ve grown from a $40 million revenue organisation to a $120 million business in just three and a half years, and our total assets are approaching $500 million,” Mr Chia said. 

“This is more than just expansion, it’s a commitment to regional aged care, supported by long-term investment and financial strength.”

LHG will make multi-million-dollar investments to upgrade the Horsham and Hamilton sites, including significant improvements to facilities, resident amenities, and staff environments. These upgrades will begin shortly after the transition.

“Both of the new sites are in good financial health, and we will enhance them by investing in their assets and people,” said Mr Chia. “We are focused not only on bricks and mortar but on strengthening the local workforce, offering professional development, and building a culture where people want to stay and grow.”

The acquisition increases LHG’s total resident population to over 2,000, supported by a dedicated team of more than 1,300 staff and volunteers. It adds 134 residential care beds and 184 independent living units to LHG’s portfolio. It comes amid wider investment across the organisation, with multi-million-dollar investments being made at its Glynde and Hope Valley facilities and advanced planning underway for the redevelopment of LHG’s Fullarton site into a state-of-the-art aged care and retirement living precinct.

Mr Chia said as the aged care sector navigates ongoing reform, including new care standards and legislative changes, LHG was positioned to lead through investment and innovation.

“We support the intent of sector reform, but we also understand the operational and cost implications,” he said.
“Our scale and structure allow us to meet new standards while continuing to create meaningful job opportunities and invest in sustainable growth.”

The expansion was supported by Adelaide mergers and acquisitions firm Equity & Advisory. 

With almost 100 years of experience, Lutheran Homes Group continues to build on its legacy of care, driven by values, community, and a commitment to improving lives across generations.

The Lutheran Homes Group story began almost 100 years ago. Since then, we have strived to become a leader in the provision of retirement living, home care and residential care services, prioritising the wellbeing of residents and staff.