Aged care homes in Heyfield, VIC

1 aged care home in Heyfield, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.

Laurina Lodge Hostel

1 ELEANOR Street, Heyfield VIC 3858
Operated by Heyfield Hospital Incorporated · Community Based
★★★★
51 places

Aged care homes within 20 km of Heyfield

Stretton Park Hostel

35-47 Kent Street, Maffra VIC 3860
Operated by Stretton Park Incorporated · Community Based
★★★★
46 places

J.H.F. McDonald Wing Nursing Home

48 Kent Street, Maffra VIC 3860
Operated by Central Gippsland Health Service · State Government
Not yet rated
30 places

What the official data says about aged care in Heyfield

Heyfield has 1 aged care home, holding 51 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 3, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 51 residents.

Across the 1 rated home in Heyfield, the average overall Star Rating is 4 out of 5. That is above the state average for Victoria of 3.84 by 0.16 of a star, against a national average of 3.83.

What residents in Heyfield say

Averaged across the 1 home in Heyfield whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about has a say (100% said always) and least positive about likes the food (46%).

Residents said “always” toHeyfieldNational
Treated with respect
77%
68%
Staff are kind and caring
69%
69%
Feels safe
85%
78%
Gets the care needed
69%
65%
Staff know what they are doing
62%
44%
Feels like home
77%
64%
Things are explained
77%
46%
Concerns followed up
46%
48%
Has a say
100%
72%
Encouraged to be independent
69%
60%
Well run
69%
46%
Likes the food
46%
28%

How Heyfield homes score on each measure

An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes here, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.

MeasureHeyfieldNationalWhat it covers
Residents' experience43.63how 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.
Compliance54.82whether 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.
Staffing53.25how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets.
Quality measures33.04clinical 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 in Heyfield

Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.

What it costs to move into a home near Heyfield

Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Heyfield 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 Heyfield 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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Common questions about aged care in Heyfield

How many aged care homes are there in Heyfield?

1 aged care home is based in Heyfield on the current national service list, with 51 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 3 options in total.

What is the average Star Rating of aged care homes in Heyfield?

The 1 rated home average 4 out of 5, compared with 3.84 across Victoria and 3.83 nationally. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist, and the spread between individual homes matters far more than the local average.

How much does an aged care home in Heyfield 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 Heyfield 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 Heyfield as well.

What is the first step to arranging care in Heyfield?

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.