Aged care homes near Albion, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Albion 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 Albion
St Andrew's Hostel
Estia Health Ardeer
Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility
Hope Aged Care Sunshine
Sunshine Gardens Care Community
Fronditha Thalpori Aged Care Services - St Albans
Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Bernadette's Aged Care Residence
Cumberland Manor
Doutta Galla Grantham Green Aged Care Facility
Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care
Doutta Galla Avondale Heights Aged Care Facility
Wintringham Ron Conn Nursing Home
Embracia Moonee Valley
Avondale Heights Care Community
Keilor East Manor Care Community
Arcare Maidstone
Holloway Aged Care Services
Royal Freemasons Footscray
What the official data says about aged care in Albion
No aged care homes are based in Albion itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 122 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 3.83 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 Albion itself.
The closest homes to Albion
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Hostel | Ardeer | 0.6 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Ardeer | Ardeer | 0.8 km | 4 |
| Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility | Sunshine West | 1 km | 4 |
| Hope Aged Care Sunshine | Sunshine West | 1 km | 4 |
| Sunshine Gardens Care Community | Sunshine | 1.6 km | Not yet rated |
| Fronditha Thalpori Aged Care Services - St Albans | St Albans | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Bernadette's Aged Care Residence | Sunshine North | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Cumberland Manor | North Sunshine | 2.4 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Albion 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 | 3.41 | 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 | 3.32 | 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 Albion
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Opal HealthCare (10 services nearby)Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd (7 services nearby)MECWA (7 services nearby)Estia Health (6 services nearby)Arcare (6 services nearby)WINTRINGHAM LIMITED (5 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (3 services nearby)Royal Freemasons Ltd (3 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (3 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (3 services nearby)Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Albion
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Albion 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 Albion 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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Sunshine West (2, 1 km)Ardeer (2, 1 km)Sunshine (1, 1 km)Sunshine North (1, 2 km)North Sunshine (1, 2 km)St Albans (2, 3 km)Cairnlea (1, 3 km)Avondale Heights (4, 4 km)Maidstone (1, 5 km)Keilor East (4, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Albion
How many aged care homes are there in Albion?
None are based in Albion itself, but 122 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Albion 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 Albion 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 Albion as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Albion?
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.