Aged care homes near Melba, ACT
No aged care homes are based in Melba itself on the current government service list, but nearby homes are listed below. Here is what is within 20 km.
Aged care homes within 20 km of Melba
Villaggio Sant Antonio Hostel
Bill McKenzie Gardens
IRT Kangara Waters
RFBI Holt Masonic Village
Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
Mona Tait Gardens
Canberra Aged Care Facility
Sir Leslie Morshead Manor
Goodwin Ainslie (Goodwin House)
Southern Cross Care Campbell Residential Aged Care
Fred Ward Gardens
Uniting Mirinjani Weston ACT
Uniting Eabrai Weston ACT
Uniting Mirinjani Weston ACT
Southern Cross Care Ozanam Residential Aged Care
BaptistCare Griffith
Adria Village Ltd
What the official data says about aged care in Melba
No aged care homes are based in Melba itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 24 homes within 20 km, and most families end up choosing one a short drive away.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.9 out of 5, against a Australian Capital Territory average of 3.91 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Melba itself.
The closest homes to Melba
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villaggio Sant Antonio Hostel | Page | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Bill McKenzie Gardens | Page | 2.9 km | 4 |
| IRT Kangara Waters | Belconnen | 3.4 km | 4 |
| RFBI Holt Masonic Village | Holt | 3.5 km | 4 |
| Calvary Haydon Retirement Community | Bruce | 5.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Mona Tait Gardens | Kaleen | 6 km | 4 |
| Canberra Aged Care Facility | Lyneham | 7.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Sir Leslie Morshead Manor | Lyneham | 7.5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Melba score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes in reach, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Within 20 km | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.65 | 3.63 | how residents themselves rated life in the home, collected in face-to-face interviews. It is the closest thing to asking the people who live there. |
| Compliance | 4.95 | 4.82 | whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. |
| Staffing | 3.35 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.9 | 3.04 | clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. |
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings, May 2026 extract. How to read these ratings properly.
Who runs the homes within reach of Melba
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (3 services nearby)RSL LifeCare Limited (2 services nearby)Morshead Home For Veterans and Other Aged Persons Limited (2 services nearby)Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited (2 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (2 services nearby)Warrigal Care Limited (2 services nearby)BaptistCare (2 services nearby)Villaggio Italiano Ltd (1 service nearby)Illawarra Retirement Trust (1 service nearby)Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (1 service nearby)Calvary (1 service nearby)Fresh Fields Management (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Melba
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Melba as anywhere in Australia: a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026) that everyone pays, a means-tested care fee based on your income and assets, and an accommodation payment set by each individual home. That last one is where Melba homes will differ from each other, and it is the number to ask for in writing. Non-clinical contributions are capped over a lifetime at $137,917.01.
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Holt (1, 3 km)Page (2, 3 km)Belconnen (1, 3 km)Bruce (1, 6 km)Kaleen (1, 6 km)Lyneham (2, 8 km)Ainslie (1, 9 km)Campbell (1, 13 km)Weston (3, 14 km)Hughes (1, 14 km)
Common questions about aged care in Melba
How many aged care homes are there in Melba?
None are based in Melba itself, but 24 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Melba cost?
There is no single figure. Everyone pays a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026). On top of that sits a means-tested care fee set by your income and assets, and an accommodation payment that each home sets individually, paid as a refundable lump sum, a daily payment, or a mix. Lifetime contributions are capped at $137,917.01.
Do I have to choose a home in Melba itself?
No. You can enter any home in Australia that has a place available and accepts your assessment. Families often look a few suburbs wider to find the right fit, which is why we show everything within 20 km of Melba as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Melba?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist homes while you wait.