Aged care homes near Viewbank, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Viewbank 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 Viewbank
Calvary Rosanna Views
Assisi Centre Aged Care
Baptcare - Strathalan Community
Fronditha Lower Templestowe
Trinity Manor Greensborough
Macleod Roshana Care
Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor
The Views at Heidelberg
Mercy Place Templestowe
Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views
Templestowe Views Care Community
Deloraine Private Nursing Home
Willowbrae-Templestowe Hostel
Grace Villa Aged Care
Templestowe Woodlands Care Community
Emmavale Gardens
Estia Health Heidelberg West
MannaCare - Cassia House
What the official data says about aged care in Viewbank
No aged care homes are based in Viewbank itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 200 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 3.78 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 Viewbank itself.
The closest homes to Viewbank
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Rosanna Views | Rosanna | 1.6 km | Not yet rated |
| Assisi Centre Aged Care | Rosanna | 1.7 km | 3 |
| Baptcare - Strathalan Community | Macleod | 2 km | 4 |
| Fronditha Lower Templestowe | Templestowe Lower | 2.6 km | 3 |
| Trinity Manor Greensborough | Greensborough | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Macleod Roshana Care | Macleod | 2.8 km | 3 |
| Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor | Templestowe Lower | 2.8 km | 3 |
| The Views at Heidelberg | Heidelberg | 3.2 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Viewbank 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 | 3.31 | 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 | 4.9 | 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 | 3.34 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.12 | 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 Viewbank
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 (24 services nearby)Estia Health (11 services nearby)Arcare (10 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (9 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (9 services nearby)MECWA (7 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (6 services nearby)Calvary (5 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (5 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (5 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (5 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Viewbank
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Viewbank 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 Viewbank 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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Get my Viewbank shortlistNearby areas
Rosanna (2, 2 km)Macleod (2, 2 km)Heidelberg (1, 3 km)Templestowe Lower (5, 3 km)Lower Plenty (1, 3 km)Heidelberg West (1, 4 km)Greensborough (4, 4 km)Ivanhoe (1, 5 km)Templestowe (7, 5 km)Doncaster (2, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Viewbank
How many aged care homes are there in Viewbank?
None are based in Viewbank itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Viewbank 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 Viewbank 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 Viewbank as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Viewbank?
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.