Aged care homes in Lower Plenty, VIC
1 aged care home in Lower Plenty, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views
Aged care homes within 20 km of Lower Plenty
Willowbrae-Templestowe Hostel
St Vincent's Care Services Eltham - Willandra Lodge
St Vincent's Care Services Eltham - Eltham Lodge
Templestowe Woodlands Care Community
Trinity Manor Greensborough
Fronditha Lower Templestowe
Bolton Clarke Newmans on the Park
Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook
Mercy Place Templestowe
Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor
Grace Villa Aged Care
Templestowe Views Care Community
Templestowe Grove Care Community
Deloraine Private Nursing Home
Liscombe House
Bupa Templestowe
Baptcare - Strathalan Community
What the official data says about aged care in Lower Plenty
Lower Plenty has 1 aged care home, holding 90 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 200, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 90 residents.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.78 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 Lower Plenty itself.
The closest homes to Lower Plenty
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views | Lower Plenty | 0 km | Not yet rated |
| Willowbrae-Templestowe Hostel | Templestowe | 2.4 km | 3 |
| St Vincent's Care Services Eltham - Willandra Lodge | Eltham | 2.5 km | 4 |
| St Vincent's Care Services Eltham - Eltham Lodge | Eltham | 2.5 km | 4 |
| Templestowe Woodlands Care Community | Templestowe | 2.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Trinity Manor Greensborough | Greensborough | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Fronditha Lower Templestowe | Templestowe Lower | 3.1 km | 3 |
| Bolton Clarke Newmans on the Park | Templestowe | 3.1 km | 4 |
What residents in Lower Plenty say
Averaged across the 1 home in Lower Plenty 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 (60% said always) and least positive about likes the food (13%).
| Residents said “always” to | Lower Plenty | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 40% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 27% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 47% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 33% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 33% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 27% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 13% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 27% | 48% |
| Has a say | 60% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 47% | 60% |
| Well run | 27% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 13% | 28% |
How within 20 km of Lower Plenty 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 | 3.32 | 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 | 4.89 | 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 | 3.31 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.14 | 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 in Lower Plenty
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Calvary (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Lower Plenty
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty
How many aged care homes are there in Lower Plenty?
1 aged care home is based in Lower Plenty on the current national service list, with 90 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 200 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Lower Plenty?
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.