Aged care homes near Albanvale, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Albanvale 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 Albanvale
Arcare Burnside
Kalyna Care
Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care
Fronditha Thalpori Aged Care Services - St Albans
Rosary Home
Doutta Galla Grantham Green Aged Care Facility
Aeralife Watergardens
Arcare Hillside
Estia Health Ardeer
Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Bernadette's Aged Care Residence
Arcare Sydenham
St Andrew's Hostel
Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility
Hope Aged Care Sunshine
Royal Freemasons Springtime
Keilor East Manor Care Community
Sunshine Gardens Care Community
Cumberland Manor
What the official data says about aged care in Albanvale
No aged care homes are based in Albanvale itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 99 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 3.82 out of 5, against a Victoria average of 3.84 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Albanvale itself.
The closest homes to Albanvale
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcare Burnside | Burnside | 1.7 km | 4 |
| Kalyna Care | Delahey | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care | Cairnlea | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Fronditha Thalpori Aged Care Services - St Albans | St Albans | 4 km | 4 |
| Rosary Home | Keilor Downs | 4.7 km | Not yet rated |
| Doutta Galla Grantham Green Aged Care Facility | St Albans | 4.7 km | 4 |
| Aeralife Watergardens | Sydenham | 4.8 km | 3 |
| Arcare Hillside | Sydenham | 5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Albanvale 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 | 3.45 | 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 | 4.92 | 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 | 3.25 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.22 | 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 Albanvale
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd (7 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (7 services nearby)Arcare (5 services nearby)Estia Health (5 services nearby)WINTRINGHAM LIMITED (5 services nearby)MECWA (5 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (3 services nearby)Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association Victoria Inc (2 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (2 services nearby)Royal Freemasons Ltd (2 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Albanvale
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Albanvale 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 Albanvale 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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Delahey (1, 2 km)Burnside (1, 2 km)Cairnlea (1, 2 km)St Albans (2, 3 km)Keilor Downs (1, 5 km)Sunshine North (1, 5 km)Ardeer (2, 5 km)Sydenham (4, 6 km)Sunshine West (2, 7 km)North Sunshine (1, 7 km)
Common questions about aged care in Albanvale
How many aged care homes are there in Albanvale?
None are based in Albanvale itself, but 99 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Albanvale 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 Albanvale 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 Albanvale as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Albanvale?
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.