Aged care homes in Templestowe Lower, VIC
5 aged care homes in Templestowe Lower, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Mercy Place Templestowe
Emmavale Gardens
Templestowe Views Care Community
Fronditha Lower Templestowe
Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor
Aged care homes within 20 km of Templestowe Lower
MannaCare - Doncaster Melaleuca Lodge
MannaCare - Cassia House
Willowbrae-Templestowe Hostel
Templestowe Woodlands Care Community
Templestowe Grove Care Community
Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook
Bupa Templestowe
Bolton Clarke Newmans on the Park
Arcare Templestowe
Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views
Assisi Centre Aged Care
Baptcare The Orchards Community
Calvary Rosanna Views
What the official data says about aged care in Templestowe Lower
Templestowe Lower has 5 aged care homes, holding 298 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 200, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 60 residents.
Across the 4 rated homes in Templestowe Lower, the average overall Star Rating is 3.5 out of 5. That is below the state average for Victoria of 3.84 by 0.34 of a star, against a national average of 3.83. 1 service does not have a published rating yet, which is normal for newer services and some regional programs.
The spread matters more than the average. The highest rated is Mercy Place Templestowe at 4 stars, and the lowest is Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor at 3. Two homes a few streets apart can be genuinely different places to live, which is exactly why a shortlist beats a postcode search.
What residents in Templestowe Lower say
Averaged across the 5 homes in Templestowe Lower whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about feels safe (76% said always) and least positive about likes the food (29%).
| Residents said “always” to | Templestowe Lower | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 65% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 59% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 76% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 49% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 38% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 55% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 43% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 44% | 48% |
| Has a say | 47% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 35% | 60% |
| Well run | 35% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 29% | 28% |
How Templestowe Lower homes score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes here, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Templestowe Lower | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.25 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 2.75 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.75 | 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 Templestowe Lower
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Mercy Health (1 service here)Menarock Aged Care Services (Templestowe) Pty Ltd (1 service here)Opal HealthCare (1 service here)Fronditha Care (1 service here)Bolton Clarke (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Templestowe Lower
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Templestowe Lower 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 Templestowe Lower 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 Templestowe Lower
How many aged care homes are there in Templestowe Lower?
5 aged care homes are based in Templestowe Lower on the current national service list, with 298 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 200 options in total.
What is the average Star Rating of aged care homes in Templestowe Lower?
The 4 rated homes average 3.5 out of 5, compared with 3.84 across Victoria and 3.83 nationally. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist, and the spread between individual homes matters far more than the local average.
How much does an aged care home in Templestowe Lower 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 Templestowe Lower 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 Templestowe Lower as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Templestowe Lower?
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.