Aged care homes near Doreen, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Doreen 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 Doreen
San Carlo Homes for the Aged
Estia Health Wattle Glen
Diamond Creek Care Community
Estia Health South Morang
Estia Health Plenty Valley
Bupa South Morang
Bethel Aged Care
Mill Park Glades Care Community
Estia Health Plenty
Arcare Civic Manor
Bupa Greensborough
Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel
Epping Meadows Care Community
Sunlight Residential Aged Care
Liscombe House
Whittlesea Lodge
Estia Health Epping VIC
Grace Villa Aged Care
What the official data says about aged care in Doreen
No aged care homes are based in Doreen itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 62 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 3.71 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 Doreen itself.
The closest homes to Doreen
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlo Homes for the Aged | South Morang | 6.4 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Wattle Glen | Wattle Glen | 7.2 km | 4 |
| Diamond Creek Care Community | Diamond Creek | 7.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Estia Health South Morang | South Morang | 7.4 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Plenty Valley | South Morang | 8 km | 4 |
| Bupa South Morang | South Morang | 8.2 km | 4 |
| Bethel Aged Care | Mill Park | 8.6 km | 4 |
| Mill Park Glades Care Community | Mill Park | 8.7 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Doreen 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 | 3.29 | 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 | 4.88 | 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 | 3.21 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.85 | 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 Doreen
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Estia Health (7 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (7 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (3 services nearby)Arcare (3 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (3 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (2 services nearby)Northern Health (2 services nearby)Calvary (2 services nearby)Mercy Health (2 services nearby)MannaCare Inc (2 services nearby)San Carlo Homes for the Aged Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Doreen
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Doreen 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 Doreen 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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Wattle Glen (1, 7 km)Diamond Creek (1, 7 km)South Morang (4, 8 km)Mill Park (2, 9 km)Plenty (1, 9 km)Saint Helena (1, 10 km)Whittlesea (2, 10 km)Epping (6, 12 km)Bundoora (4, 12 km)Greensborough (4, 12 km)
Common questions about aged care in Doreen
How many aged care homes are there in Doreen?
None are based in Doreen itself, but 62 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Doreen 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 Doreen 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 Doreen as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Doreen?
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.