Aged care homes near Lockwood, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Lockwood 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 Lockwood
Benetas St Laurence Court - Kangaroo Flat
Estia Health Kangaroo Flat
Carshalton House Hostel
Mercy Health Bethlehem Home For The Aged
Golden Oaks Nursing Home
Estia Health Victoria Heights
Benetas St Laurence Court - Eaglehawk
Calvary Mirridong
Simpkin House Nursing Home
Gibson Street Complex
Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven
Bupa Bendigo
Bentleys Aged Care
What the official data says about aged care in Lockwood
No aged care homes are based in Lockwood itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 15 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 Lockwood itself.
The closest homes to Lockwood
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benetas St Laurence Court - Kangaroo Flat | Kangaroo Flat | 7.5 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Kangaroo Flat | Kangaroo Flat | 8 km | 4 |
| Carshalton House Hostel | Golden Square | 9.5 km | 4 |
| Mercy Health Bethlehem Home For The Aged | Golden Square | 9.5 km | 4 |
| Golden Oaks Nursing Home | Golden Square | 9.5 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Victoria Heights | Ironbark | 11.7 km | 3 |
| Benetas St Laurence Court - Eaglehawk | California Gully | 12 km | 4 |
| mecwacare Long Gully | Long Gully | 12.1 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Lockwood 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 | 3.43 | 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 | 4.79 | 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 | 3.29 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.79 | 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 Lockwood
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Bendigo Health Care Group (4 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (2 services nearby)Estia Health (2 services nearby)MECWA (2 services nearby)Mercy Health (1 service nearby)Calvary (1 service nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)Violet Town Bush Nursing Centre Inc (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Lockwood
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Lockwood 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 Lockwood 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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Kangaroo Flat (2, 8 km)Golden Square (3, 9 km)California Gully (1, 12 km)Ironbark (1, 12 km)Flora Hill (1, 12 km)Long Gully (1, 12 km)Bendigo (4, 13 km)North Bendigo (1, 13 km)East Bendigo (1, 15 km)Maldon (1, 22 km)
Common questions about aged care in Lockwood
How many aged care homes are there in Lockwood?
None are based in Lockwood itself, but 15 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Lockwood 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 Lockwood 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 Lockwood as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Lockwood?
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.