Aged care homes near Fern Tree Gully, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Fern Tree Gully 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 Fern Tree Gully
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence
Sherbrooke Private Nursing Home
Martin Luther Homes
Arcare Lysterfield
Clovelly Cottage
Boronia Residential Aged Care
Estia Health Knoxfield
Isomer Aged Care Facility
Polish Retirement Home
Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged
Rowville Manor
Uniting AgeWell Latvian Community
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Wantirna Aged Care Residence
Clarendon Grange Hostel
Aeralife Bayswater
Arcare Knox
What the official data says about aged care in Fern Tree Gully
No aged care homes are based in Fern Tree Gully itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 124 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 3.77 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 Fern Tree Gully itself.
The closest homes to Fern Tree Gully
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence | Upper Ferntree Gully | 0.7 km | 4 |
| Sherbrooke Private Nursing Home | Upper Ferntree Gully | 1.3 km | 4 |
| Glengollan Village | Ferntree Gully | 2.8 km | 3 |
| Martin Luther Homes | The Basin | 3.8 km | 4 |
| Arcare Lysterfield | Lysterfield | 4.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Clovelly Cottage | Boronia | 5.1 km | Not yet rated |
| Boronia Residential Aged Care | Boronia | 5.1 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Knoxfield | Knoxfield | 5.2 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Fern Tree Gully 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 | 3.4 | 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 | 4.91 | 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 | 3.03 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.23 | 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 Fern Tree Gully
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 (8 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (6 services nearby)Arcare (6 services nearby)Estia Health (6 services nearby)Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (5 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (5 services nearby)Wickro Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (4 services nearby)Mercy Health (4 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Fern Tree Gully
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Fern Tree Gully 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 Fern Tree Gully 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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Upper Ferntree Gully (2, 1 km)Ferntree Gully (1, 2 km)The Basin (1, 4 km)Knoxfield (1, 5 km)Lysterfield (2, 5 km)Boronia (2, 5 km)Bayswater (3, 6 km)Rowville (1, 6 km)Wantirna South (4, 7 km)Heathmont (1, 8 km)
Common questions about aged care in Fern Tree Gully
How many aged care homes are there in Fern Tree Gully?
None are based in Fern Tree Gully itself, but 124 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Fern Tree Gully 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 Fern Tree Gully 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 Fern Tree Gully as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Fern Tree Gully?
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.