Aged care homes near Dromana, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Dromana 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 Dromana
Mount Martha Valley
mecwacare Calwell Manor
Bolton Clarke Rosebrook
Mercy Place Rosebud
Regis Rosebud
Calvary Capel Sands
Regis Capel Sound
Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)
Craigcare Mornington
mecwacare Annie's Court
Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service
Mornington Bay Care Community
Regis Mornington
mecwacare Park Hill
Benetas Corowa Court
Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care
Arcare Balnarring
What the official data says about aged care in Dromana
No aged care homes are based in Dromana itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 23 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 3.69 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 Dromana itself.
The closest homes to Dromana
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Martha Valley | Safety Beach | 1.9 km | 3 |
| mecwacare Calwell Manor | Safety Beach | 2.1 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Rosebrook | Rosebud | 6.4 km | 4 |
| Mercy Place Rosebud | Rosebud | 7.5 km | 4 |
| Regis Rosebud | Capel Sound | 8.2 km | 4 |
| Calvary Capel Sands | Capel Sound | 8.4 km | Not yet rated |
| Regis Capel Sound | Capel Sound | 8.4 km | 3 |
| Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) | Capel Sound | 8.4 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Dromana 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 | 3.44 | 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 | 4.63 | 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 | 3.13 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.13 | 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 Dromana
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
MECWA (3 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (3 services nearby)Calvary (3 services nearby)Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Royal Freemasons Ltd (1 service nearby)Bolton Clarke (1 service nearby)Mercy Health (1 service nearby)Peninsula Health (1 service nearby)Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Autumn Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Opal HealthCare (1 service nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Dromana
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Dromana 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 Dromana 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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Safety Beach (2, 2 km)Rosebud (2, 7 km)Capel Sound (4, 8 km)Shoreham (1, 12 km)Mount Martha (2, 12 km)Mornington (7, 14 km)Rye (1, 14 km)Balnarring (1, 14 km)Mount Eliza (1, 17 km)Hastings (1, 20 km)
Common questions about aged care in Dromana
How many aged care homes are there in Dromana?
None are based in Dromana itself, but 23 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Dromana 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 Dromana 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 Dromana as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Dromana?
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.