Aged care homes in Sunshine, VIC
1 aged care home in Sunshine, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Sunshine Gardens Care Community
Aged care homes within 20 km of Sunshine
Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility
Hope Aged Care Sunshine
Cumberland Manor
St Andrew's Hostel
Estia Health Ardeer
Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Bernadette's Aged Care Residence
Wintringham Ron Conn Nursing Home
Fronditha Thalpori Aged Care Services - St Albans
Doutta Galla Avondale Heights Aged Care Facility
Doutta Galla Grantham Green Aged Care Facility
Arcare Maidstone
Embracia Moonee Valley
Avondale Heights Care Community
Uniting AgeWell Kingsville
Royal Freemasons Footscray
Keilor East Manor Care Community
Mekong Cairnlea Vietnamese Aged Care
What the official data says about aged care in Sunshine
Sunshine has 1 aged care home, holding 90 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 141, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 90 residents.
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 Sunshine itself.
The closest homes to Sunshine
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doutta Galla Woornack Aged Care Facility | Sunshine West | 0.8 km | 4 |
| Hope Aged Care Sunshine | Sunshine West | 0.8 km | 4 |
| Sunshine Gardens Care Community | Sunshine | 0.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Cumberland Manor | North Sunshine | 1.5 km | 3 |
| St Andrew's Hostel | Ardeer | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Ardeer | Ardeer | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Bernadette's Aged Care Residence | Sunshine North | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Wintringham Ron Conn Nursing Home | Avondale Heights | 3.3 km | 4 |
What residents in Sunshine say
Averaged across the 1 home in Sunshine whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about has a say (73% said always) and least positive about well run (40%).
| Residents said “always” to | Sunshine | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 47% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 67% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 60% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 60% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 47% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 60% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 47% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 40% | 48% |
| Has a say | 73% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 67% | 60% |
| Well run | 40% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 53% | 28% |
How within 20 km of Sunshine 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 | 4.92 | 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 | 3.37 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.17 | 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 in Sunshine
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 (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Sunshine
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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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Sunshine West (2, 1 km)North Sunshine (1, 2 km)Ardeer (2, 2 km)Sunshine North (1, 3 km)Avondale Heights (4, 4 km)Maidstone (1, 4 km)Keilor East (4, 5 km)St Albans (2, 5 km)Kingsville (1, 5 km)Cairnlea (1, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Sunshine
How many aged care homes are there in Sunshine?
1 aged care home is based in Sunshine on the current national service list, with 90 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 141 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Sunshine?
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.