Aged care homes near Moorabool, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Moorabool 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 Moorabool
Calvary Vonlea Manor
Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services Inc
mecwacare Elstoft House
McKellar Centre
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc
Estia Health Bannockburn
Kardinia Parkside Care Community
Bupa Barrabool
Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Nangatta
The Belmont Residential Aged Care
Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Murray
Charles Brownlow Retirement Village
Highton Gardens Care Community
Luson Eden Park
Belmont Grange
Calvary Balmoral Grove
What the official data says about aged care in Moorabool
No aged care homes are based in Moorabool itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 25 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 3.95 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 Moorabool itself.
The closest homes to Moorabool
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptcare Coasthaven Community | Norlane | 6.9 km | 4 |
| Calvary Vonlea Manor | Norlane | 7.1 km | Not yet rated |
| Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services Inc | Bell Park | 7.4 km | 4 |
| mecwacare Elstoft House | Hamlyn Heights | 8.4 km | 4 |
| McKellar Centre | North Geelong | 8.8 km | 4 |
| Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc | North Geelong | 9.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Costa House | Lara | 10.2 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Bannockburn | Bannockburn | 10.8 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Moorabool 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 | 3.89 | 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 | 4.95 | 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 | 3.16 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.26 | 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 Moorabool
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Calvary (3 services nearby)Barwon Health (2 services nearby)Estia Health (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (2 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (2 services nearby)Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (1 service nearby)Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services Inc. (1 service nearby)MECWA (1 service nearby)Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc (1 service nearby)Respect Group Limited (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Moorabool
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Moorabool 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 Moorabool 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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Norlane (2, 7 km)Bell Park (1, 7 km)Hamlyn Heights (1, 8 km)North Geelong (2, 10 km)Lara (1, 11 km)Bannockburn (1, 11 km)Geelong (1, 13 km)Belmont (4, 15 km)Highton (2, 16 km)Whittington (1, 17 km)
Common questions about aged care in Moorabool
How many aged care homes are there in Moorabool?
None are based in Moorabool itself, but 25 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Moorabool 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 Moorabool 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 Moorabool as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Moorabool?
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.