Regis Aged Care latest to expand home care through acquisition
A second major home care acquisition has been announced in less than a week amid concerns about Support at Home.
ASX-listed Regis Aged Care has announced this morning (Monday 3 August 2026) that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the home care operations of Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria.
With approximately 480 clients, the acquisition is expected to increase Regis’ home care revenue by more than $10 million, taking its annualised home care revenue to approximately $50 million.
The transaction will be funded from Regis’ existing cash reservices, with completion expected in the final quarter of 2027.
Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria provides Support at Home and CHSP services in Melbourne.
“Royal Freemasons is a well-regarded home care provider that strengthens Regis’ existing operations and expands our scale in Melbourne,” said Regis’ CEO Andrew Kinkade, who only started in the role on 20 July 2026.
“We believe the enlarged home care business is well positioned to benefit from key industry tailwinds including an ageing population, increased Government funding, and a growing consumer preference to age in place.
“We are delighted to welcome Royal Freemason’s clients and staff to the Regis family and look forward to continuing to deliver high-quality home care services and support.”
Regis significantly expanded its home care business in early 2025 with the acquisition of BodeWell Community Care from the Knowles Group, which also owns Arcare and Sencia Retirement Villages.
The deal marks the second significant home care acquisition in just a week, after Not For Profit HammondCare announced its acquisition of Anglicare Sydney’s home care business on 29 July 2026.
Royal Freemasons previously announced in 2022 that it planned to sell off residential aged care and retirement living assets, with Respect Aged Care, mecwacare and Aveo among the buyers.
The sale raises further questions about the sustainbility of home care, and how much scale is required for operators to continue to invest in their businesses.
Support at Home is currently the subject of a Senate Inquiry, amid concerns about long waits, higher fees and charges, and its overall impact on the health system.
The CHSP is set to roll into Support at Home no earlier than 1 July 2027. However, a Senate Inquiry recommended the transition should not go ahead.
