Aged care homes near Avonsleigh, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Avonsleigh 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 Avonsleigh
Lifeview Emerald Glades
Salisbury House Nursing Home
Mercy Place Boronia
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence
Mercy Place Montrose
Sherbrooke Private Nursing Home
Martin Luther Homes
Calvary St Judes
Cardinia Community Aged Care
Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
Millhaven Lodge
Bupa Berwick
MiCare Overbeek Lodge
Estia Health Yarra Valley
MiCare Margriet Manor
McGregor Gardens Aged Care
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence
What the official data says about aged care in Avonsleigh
No aged care homes are based in Avonsleigh itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 28 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 3.79 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 Avonsleigh itself.
The closest homes to Avonsleigh
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeview Emerald Glades | Emerald | 4 km | 4 |
| Salisbury House Nursing Home | Beaconsfield Upper | 12.3 km | 4 |
| Mercy Place Boronia | Montrose | 15.9 km | 4 |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence | Upper Ferntree Gully | 15.9 km | 4 |
| Mercy Place Montrose | Montrose | 15.9 km | 4 |
| Sherbrooke Private Nursing Home | Upper Ferntree Gully | 16.4 km | 4 |
| Martin Luther Homes | The Basin | 16.8 km | 4 |
| Calvary St Judes | Narre Warren North | 17.3 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Avonsleigh 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 | 3.54 | 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 | 4.88 | 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 | 2.92 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.33 | 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 Avonsleigh
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (3 services nearby)Mercy Health (2 services nearby)Menarock Aged Care Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Calvary (2 services nearby)MiCare Ltd (2 services nearby)Farwell Nominees Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Menarock Aged Care Services (Templestowe) Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Martin Luther Homes Boronia Inc (1 service nearby)Glengollan Village (1 service nearby)Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Presbyterian Care Victoria Ltd (1 service nearby)Pakenham & District Hospital Inc (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Avonsleigh
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Avonsleigh 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 Avonsleigh 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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Get my Avonsleigh shortlistNearby areas
Emerald (1, 4 km)Beaconsfield Upper (1, 12 km)Montrose (2, 16 km)Upper Ferntree Gully (2, 16 km)The Basin (1, 17 km)Narre Warren North (2, 17 km)Ferntree Gully (1, 17 km)Kilsyth (4, 18 km)Berwick (3, 18 km)Pakenham (3, 18 km)
Common questions about aged care in Avonsleigh
How many aged care homes are there in Avonsleigh?
None are based in Avonsleigh itself, but 28 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Avonsleigh 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 Avonsleigh 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 Avonsleigh as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Avonsleigh?
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.