Aged care homes near Bittern, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Bittern 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 Bittern
The Bays Aged Care Facility
Arcare Balnarring
Western Port Bay Care Community
Somerville Gardens Care Community
Mornington Bay Care Community
Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service
mecwacare Annie's Court
mecwacare Park Hill
Peninsula Grange Aged Care
Craigcare Mornington
Racecourse Grange Residential Care
Melaleuca Aged Care
Phillip Island Care Community
Banfields Aged Care
mecwacare Calwell Manor
Regis Mornington
Mount Martha Valley
Calvary George Vowell
What the official data says about aged care in Bittern
No aged care homes are based in Bittern itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 25 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 Bittern itself.
The closest homes to Bittern
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bays Aged Care Facility | Hastings | 3.9 km | 4 |
| Arcare Balnarring | Balnarring | 5.5 km | 4 |
| Western Port Bay Care Community | Tyabb | 8.1 km | Not yet rated |
| Somerville Gardens Care Community | Somerville | 12 km | Not yet rated |
| Mornington Bay Care Community | Mount Martha | 13.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service | Mornington | 13.6 km | Not yet rated |
| mecwacare Annie's Court | Shoreham | 13.7 km | 4 |
| mecwacare Park Hill | Mornington | 14.1 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Bittern 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 | 4.76 | 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 | 3.24 | 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 Bittern
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 (4 services nearby)MECWA (3 services nearby)Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (2 services nearby)Apollo Care Operations Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Arcare (1 service nearby)Autumn Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Phillip Island Homes for the Aged Association Inc (1 service nearby)Regis Aged Care (1 service nearby)Royal Freemasons Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Bittern
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Bittern 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 Bittern 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 Bittern shortlistNearby areas
Hastings (1, 4 km)Balnarring (1, 6 km)Tyabb (1, 8 km)Somerville (1, 12 km)Shoreham (1, 14 km)Mount Martha (2, 14 km)Cowes (3, 15 km)Mornington (7, 16 km)Mount Eliza (1, 16 km)Safety Beach (2, 16 km)
Common questions about aged care in Bittern
How many aged care homes are there in Bittern?
None are based in Bittern itself, but 25 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Bittern 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 Bittern 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 Bittern as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Bittern?
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.