Aged care homes near Baxter, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Baxter 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 Baxter
Baptcare Peninsula View Community
Village Baxter - Manor
Somerville Gardens Care Community
Vasey RSL Care Frankston South
Benetas St Paul's Terrace
Mt Eliza Gardens Aged Care
Frankston Nursing Home
Calvary George Vowell
Regis Frankston
Skye Lodge
Racecourse Grange Residential Care
Peninsula Grange Aged Care
Western Port Bay Care Community
Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care
Langwarrin Community Aged Care
mecwacare Park Hill
Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care
Mornington Bay Care Community
What the official data says about aged care in Baxter
No aged care homes are based in Baxter itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 39 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 3.67 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 Baxter itself.
The closest homes to Baxter
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptcare Peninsula View Community | Frankston South | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Village Baxter - Manor | Frankston South | 2.8 km | 5 |
| Somerville Gardens Care Community | Somerville | 3.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Vasey RSL Care Frankston South | Frankston South | 4.1 km | 4 |
| Benetas St Paul's Terrace | Frankston | 4.3 km | 4 |
| Mt Eliza Gardens Aged Care | Mt Eliza | 4.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Frankston Nursing Home | Frankston | 6.3 km | 4 |
| Calvary George Vowell | Mount Eliza | 6.5 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Baxter 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 | 3.56 | 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 | 4.78 | 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 | 2.85 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.04 | 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 Baxter
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 (5 services nearby)Calvary (3 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (3 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (2 services nearby)Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Autumn Care Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (1 service nearby)Baptist Village Baxter Ltd (1 service nearby)Vasey RSL Care Ltd (1 service nearby)Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Baxter
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Baxter 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 Baxter 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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Frankston South (3, 3 km)Somerville (1, 3 km)Mt Eliza (1, 5 km)Frankston (4, 7 km)Mount Eliza (1, 7 km)Tyabb (1, 8 km)Mornington (7, 9 km)Frankston North (1, 9 km)Langwarrin (1, 9 km)Mount Martha (2, 11 km)
Common questions about aged care in Baxter
How many aged care homes are there in Baxter?
None are based in Baxter itself, but 39 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Baxter 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 Baxter 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 Baxter as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Baxter?
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.