Aged care homes near Pakenham East, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Pakenham East 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 Pakenham East
McGregor Gardens Aged Care
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Shanagolden Aged Care Residence
Millhaven Lodge
Cardinia Community Aged Care
Salisbury House Nursing Home
Luson Bloom
Westernport Nursing Home
Killara Hostel
Melville Grange Hostel
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence
Craigcare Berwick
Casey Manor
Casey Aged Care
Langford Grange
Regis Cranbourne
Lifeview Emerald Glades
Bupa Berwick
Calvary St Judes
What the official data says about aged care in Pakenham East
No aged care homes are based in Pakenham East itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 22 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 3.74 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 Pakenham East itself.
The closest homes to Pakenham East
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor Gardens Aged Care | Pakenham | 1.1 km | 4 |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Shanagolden Aged Care Residence | Pakenham | 1.1 km | 4 |
| Millhaven Lodge | Pakenham | 1.4 km | 4 |
| Cardinia Community Aged Care | Officer | 6.9 km | 3 |
| Salisbury House Nursing Home | Beaconsfield Upper | 10.7 km | 4 |
| Luson Bloom | Clyde North | 12.3 km | 4 |
| Westernport Nursing Home | Kooweerup | 13 km | Not yet rated |
| Killara Hostel | Kooweerup | 13 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Pakenham East 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 | 3.58 | 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 | 2.74 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.32 | 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 Pakenham East
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (2 services nearby)Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Kooweerup Regional Health Service (2 services nearby)Wickro Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Farwell Nominees Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Menarock Aged Care Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Pakenham & District Hospital Inc (1 service nearby)Menarock Aged Care Services (Templestowe) Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Regis Aged Care (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Pakenham East
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Pakenham East 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 Pakenham East 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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Pakenham (3, 1 km)Officer (1, 7 km)Beaconsfield Upper (1, 11 km)Clyde North (1, 12 km)Kooweerup (2, 13 km)Berwick (3, 14 km)Narre Warren South (1, 16 km)Cranbourne East (1, 16 km)Narre Warren (2, 17 km)Narre Warren North (2, 18 km)
Common questions about aged care in Pakenham East
How many aged care homes are there in Pakenham East?
None are based in Pakenham East itself, but 22 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Pakenham East 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 Pakenham East 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 Pakenham East as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Pakenham East?
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.