1975
Frankston Private Hospital purchased in October 1975 through the generosity of the late Eileen Keyes. It was renamed Broughton in honour of her father, William Broughton. Existing staff transferred to the Brotherhood and long term care was provided for residents from G.K.Tucker Park, Carrum Downs, who had become totally dependent, as well as for local people referred by the Mt. Eliza Geriatric Centre.
1993
Major extensions were carried out to improve the facilities for clients and the working conditions of staff and volunteers.
2008
Annoucement that BSL will close its 30-bed Broughton aged care facility in Frankston. Sandra Hills, General Manager of Aged and Community Care at the Brotherhood, said that as the Frankston area is well served by aged care beds and given that the Broughton facility requires significant investment to continue operating, the Brotherhood has chosen to not make the required investment and will close the Broughton facility.
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