Aged care homes near Spotswood, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Spotswood 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 Spotswood
Westgate Aged Care Facility
Calvary Trugo Place
Doutta Galla Yarraville Village Aged Care Facility
Uniting AgeWell Kingsville
Wintringham Williamstown Hostel
James Barker House
mecwacare Squires Place
Baptcare - Westhaven Community
Marina Residential Aged Care Service
Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility
Altona Gardens Care Community
Wintringham Hostel - Port Melbourne
Royal Freemasons Footscray
Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility
South Port Community Residential Home
Arcare Maidstone
mecwacare Gregory Lodge, Flemington
Victorian Elderly Chinese Hostel
What the official data says about aged care in Spotswood
No aged care homes are based in Spotswood itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 195 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 3.82 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 Spotswood itself.
The closest homes to Spotswood
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Aged Care Facility | Newport | 1.4 km | 4 |
| Calvary Trugo Place | Newport | 1.6 km | Not yet rated |
| Doutta Galla Yarraville Village Aged Care Facility | Yarraville | 1.9 km | 3 |
| Uniting AgeWell Kingsville | Kingsville | 2.6 km | 4 |
| Wintringham Williamstown Hostel | Williamstown North | 2.9 km | 4 |
| James Barker House | Footscray | 3.1 km | Not yet rated |
| mecwacare Squires Place | Altona North | 3.1 km | 4 |
| Baptcare - Westhaven Community | Footscray | 3.3 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Spotswood 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 | 3.42 | 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 | 4.93 | 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 | 3.28 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.19 | 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 Spotswood
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 (17 services nearby)Arcare (13 services nearby)MECWA (10 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (9 services nearby)Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd (7 services nearby)Estia Health (7 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (7 services nearby)WINTRINGHAM LIMITED (5 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (5 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (5 services nearby)Calvary (4 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Spotswood
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Spotswood 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 Spotswood 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 Spotswood
How many aged care homes are there in Spotswood?
None are based in Spotswood itself, but 195 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Spotswood 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 Spotswood 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 Spotswood as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Spotswood?
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.