Aged care homes near Diggers Rest, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest
Calvary Goonawarra
Bolton Clarke Riddell Gardens
Royal Freemasons Springtime
Arcare Sydenham
Arcare Hillside
Aeralife Watergardens
Kalyna Care
Rosary Home
Willowbrae - Melton
Corpus Christi Community
Arcare Burnside
Estia Health Melton South
Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care
Hope Aged Care Gladstone Park
Bolton Clarke Sutton Park
mecwacare Vincent House
Doutta Galla Grantham Green Aged Care Facility
Fronditha Thalpori Aged Care Services - St Albans
What the official data says about aged care in Diggers Rest
No aged care homes are based in Diggers Rest itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 42 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 3.91 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 Diggers Rest itself.
The closest homes to Diggers Rest
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Goonawarra | Sunbury | 5.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Bolton Clarke Riddell Gardens | Sunbury | 7.1 km | 4 |
| Royal Freemasons Springtime | Sydenham | 7.5 km | 4 |
| Arcare Sydenham | Sydenham | 9 km | 4 |
| Arcare Hillside | Sydenham | 9.1 km | 4 |
| Aeralife Watergardens | Sydenham | 9.9 km | 3 |
| Kalyna Care | Delahey | 12 km | 4 |
| Rosary Home | Keilor Downs | 12.6 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Diggers Rest 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 | 3.59 | 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 | 3.41 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.21 | 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 Diggers Rest
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Arcare (5 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (4 services nearby)Estia Health (3 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (2 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (2 services nearby)Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association Victoria Inc (2 services nearby)Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd (2 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (2 services nearby)Calvary (1 service nearby)Royal Freemasons Ltd (1 service nearby)Heritage Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Ukrainian Elderly People's Home (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Diggers Rest
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest shortlistNearby areas
Sunbury (2, 6 km)Sydenham (4, 9 km)Delahey (1, 12 km)Keilor Downs (1, 13 km)Greenvale (1, 14 km)Melton (1, 14 km)Burnside (1, 15 km)St Albans (2, 16 km)Melton South (2, 16 km)Gladstone Park (1, 16 km)
Common questions about aged care in Diggers Rest
How many aged care homes are there in Diggers Rest?
None are based in Diggers Rest itself, but 42 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Diggers Rest?
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.