Aged care homes near Mount Dandenong, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong
Mercy Place Boronia
Mercy Place Montrose
Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
MiCare Overbeek Lodge
MiCare Margriet Manor
Walmsley Aged Care
Martin Luther Homes
Clovelly Cottage
Mooroolbark Manor Care Community
Boronia Residential Aged Care
Croydon Place Care Community
Bolton Clarke Lilydale
Polish Retirement Home
Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence
Aeralife Bayswater
Park Lane Croydon
What the official data says about aged care in Mount Dandenong
No aged care homes are based in Mount Dandenong itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 73 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 3.79 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 Mount Dandenong itself.
The closest homes to Mount Dandenong
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Place Boronia | Montrose | 2.5 km | 4 |
| Mercy Place Montrose | Montrose | 2.5 km | 4 |
| Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home | Kilsyth | 4.1 km | 4 |
| MiCare Overbeek Lodge | Kilsyth | 4.4 km | 4 |
| MiCare Margriet Manor | Kilsyth | 4.6 km | 4 |
| Walmsley Aged Care | Kilsyth | 5.9 km | 4 |
| Martin Luther Homes | The Basin | 6.3 km | 4 |
| Clovelly Cottage | Boronia | 7.1 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Mount Dandenong 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 | 3.44 | 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 | 3.05 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.28 | 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 Mount Dandenong
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 (8 services nearby)Arcare (4 services nearby)Calvary (4 services nearby)Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Wickro Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Menarock Aged Care Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Estia Health (3 services nearby)Mercy Health (2 services nearby)MiCare Ltd (2 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (2 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (2 services nearby)Norsan Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Mount Dandenong
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong 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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Montrose (2, 3 km)Kilsyth (4, 5 km)The Basin (1, 6 km)Boronia (2, 7 km)Mooroolbark (1, 7 km)Lilydale (1, 8 km)Upper Ferntree Gully (2, 9 km)Bayswater (3, 9 km)Croydon (5, 9 km)Bayswater North (1, 9 km)
Common questions about aged care in Mount Dandenong
How many aged care homes are there in Mount Dandenong?
None are based in Mount Dandenong itself, but 73 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong 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 Mount Dandenong as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Mount Dandenong?
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.