Aged care homes near Dandenong South, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Dandenong South 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 Dandenong South
Mercy Place Dandenong
Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home
Calvary Scottvale
Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home
Estia Health Dandenong
Arcare Keysborough
Estia Health Keysborough
Bolton Clarke Lynbrook Park
Homewood Residential Aged Care
Yarraman Nursing Home
Noble Gardens Residential Aged Care
Uniting AgeWell Noble Park
Coptic Hostel
Mercy Place Lynbrook
Noble Manor Residential Aged Care
Belvedere Aged Care
Calvary Viewhills Manor
Regis Dandenong North
What the official data says about aged care in Dandenong South
No aged care homes are based in Dandenong South itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 130 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 3.73 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 Dandenong South itself.
The closest homes to Dandenong South
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Place Dandenong | Dandenong | 3.1 km | 4 |
| Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home | Doveton | 3.1 km | 4 |
| Calvary Scottvale | Dandenong | 3.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home | Dandenong | 4.3 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Dandenong | Dandenong | 4.6 km | 4 |
| Arcare Keysborough | Keysborough | 4.6 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Keysborough | Keysborough | 4.9 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Lynbrook Park | Lynbrook | 4.9 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Dandenong South 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 | 3.45 | 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 | 4.9 | 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 | 2.99 | 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 Dandenong South
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 (11 services nearby)Calvary (9 services nearby)Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (7 services nearby)Estia Health (6 services nearby)Arcare (6 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (6 services nearby)Mercy Health (5 services nearby)Monash Health (5 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (5 services nearby)Great Oaks Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (4 services nearby)Wickro Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Dandenong South
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Dandenong South 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 Dandenong South 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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Dandenong (4, 3 km)Doveton (1, 3 km)Hallam (1, 5 km)Keysborough (2, 5 km)Lynbrook (2, 6 km)Noble Park (5, 6 km)Narre Warren (2, 7 km)Endeavour Hills (1, 7 km)Dandenong North (2, 8 km)Springvale South (1, 8 km)
Common questions about aged care in Dandenong South
How many aged care homes are there in Dandenong South?
None are based in Dandenong South itself, but 130 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Dandenong South 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 Dandenong South 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 Dandenong South as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Dandenong South?
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.