Aged care homes near Rippleside, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Rippleside 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 Rippleside
Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc
McKellar Centre
mecwacare Elstoft House
Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services Inc
Kardinia Parkside Care Community
Calvary Vonlea Manor
Bupa Barrabool
Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Nangatta
The Belmont Residential Aged Care
Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Murray
Luson Eden Park
Bolton Clarke Tannoch Brae
Calvary Roccoco
Charles Brownlow Retirement Village
Belmont Grange
Highton Gardens Care Community
What the official data says about aged care in Rippleside
No aged care homes are based in Rippleside itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 31 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 3.84 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 Rippleside itself.
The closest homes to Rippleside
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc | North Geelong | 0.6 km | Not yet rated |
| McKellar Centre | North Geelong | 1.9 km | 4 |
| mecwacare Elstoft House | Hamlyn Heights | 2.8 km | 4 |
| Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services Inc | Bell Park | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Kardinia Parkside Care Community | Geelong | 3 km | Not yet rated |
| Calvary Vonlea Manor | Norlane | 3.6 km | Not yet rated |
| Baptcare Coasthaven Community | Norlane | 4.4 km | 4 |
| Bupa Barrabool | Belmont | 4.8 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Rippleside 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 | 3.84 | 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 | 4.96 | 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 | 2.84 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.2 | 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 Rippleside
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)Estia Health (3 services nearby)Barwon Health (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (2 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (2 services nearby)Western Residential Aged Care Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Wickro Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc (1 service nearby)MECWA (1 service nearby)Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services Inc. (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Rippleside
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Rippleside 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 Rippleside 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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North Geelong (2, 1 km)Hamlyn Heights (1, 3 km)Geelong (1, 3 km)Bell Park (1, 3 km)Norlane (2, 4 km)Belmont (4, 5 km)Whittington (1, 6 km)St Albans Park (2, 8 km)Marshall (1, 8 km)Highton (2, 8 km)
Common questions about aged care in Rippleside
How many aged care homes are there in Rippleside?
None are based in Rippleside itself, but 31 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Rippleside 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 Rippleside 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 Rippleside as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Rippleside?
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.