Aged care homes near Carrum, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Carrum 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 Carrum
Bupa Bonbeach
Lifeview Argyle Court
Chelsea Parkside Care Community
Calvary Bayview
Chelsea Manor Care Community
Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home
MiCare Avondrust Lodge
Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care
Calvary Sandhurst
Carrum Downs Aged Care
Skye Lodge
Regis Frankston
Frankston Nursing Home
Langwarrin Community Aged Care
Benetas St Paul's Terrace
Mercy Place Nixon
Vasey RSL Care Frankston South
Bolton Clarke Bayside (VIC)
What the official data says about aged care in Carrum
No aged care homes are based in Carrum itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 95 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 Carrum itself.
The closest homes to Carrum
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bupa Bonbeach | Chelsea | 3.2 km | 3 |
| Lifeview Argyle Court | Chelsea | 3.4 km | Not yet rated |
| Chelsea Parkside Care Community | Chelsea | 3.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Calvary Bayview | Carrum Downs | 3.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Chelsea Manor Care Community | Chelsea | 3.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home | Carrum Downs | 4.2 km | 4 |
| MiCare Avondrust Lodge | Carrum Downs | 4.3 km | 4 |
| Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care | Frankston North | 4.5 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Carrum 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 | 3.48 | 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 | 4.85 | 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 | 2.9 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.01 | 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 Carrum
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 (9 services nearby)Calvary (8 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (5 services nearby)Mercy Health (5 services nearby)Monash Health (5 services nearby)Great Oaks Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (3 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (3 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (3 services nearby)Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Carrum
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Carrum 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 Carrum 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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Chelsea (4, 3 km)Carrum Downs (5, 4 km)Frankston North (1, 4 km)Frankston (4, 7 km)Langwarrin (1, 9 km)Dingley Village (1, 10 km)Mordialloc (4, 10 km)Keysborough (2, 10 km)Frankston South (3, 11 km)Lynbrook (2, 11 km)
Common questions about aged care in Carrum
How many aged care homes are there in Carrum?
None are based in Carrum itself, but 95 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Carrum 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 Carrum 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 Carrum as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Carrum?
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.