Aged care homes near Waubra Junction, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Waubra Junction 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 Waubra Junction
Hailey House Hostel
Queen Elizabeth Village Hostel
P.S. Hobson Nursing Home
Calvary Kelaston
John Curtin Aged Care
Creswick District Nursing Home
Talbot Place Aged Care Facility
Mercy Place Ballarat
Queen Elizabeth Centre (Steele Haughton Unit)
Bill Crawford Lodge
Eureka Village Hostel
Geoffrey Cutter Centre
Calvary Kirralee
Bupa Ballarat
Jack Lonsdale Lodge
Estia Health Mount Clear
What the official data says about aged care in Waubra Junction
No aged care homes are based in Waubra Junction itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 19 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 4 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 Waubra Junction itself.
The closest homes to Waubra Junction
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey House Hostel | Ballarat North | 6 km | 4 |
| Queen Elizabeth Village Hostel | Wendouree | 6.3 km | 4 |
| P.S. Hobson Nursing Home | Wendouree | 6.3 km | 4 |
| Calvary Kelaston | Wendouree | 6.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Nazareth House Ballarat | Ballarat | 7.8 km | 4 |
| John Curtin Aged Care | Creswick | 7.9 km | 4 |
| Creswick District Nursing Home | Creswick | 7.9 km | 5 |
| Talbot Place Aged Care Facility | Ballarat | 8.8 km | 5 |
How within 20 km of Waubra Junction 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 | 3.53 | 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 | 4.94 | 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 | 3.94 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.76 | 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 Waubra Junction
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Grampians Health (10 services nearby)Calvary (2 services nearby)Nazareth Care (1 service nearby)John Curtin Aged Care Inc (1 service nearby)Central Highlands Rural Health (1 service nearby)Mercy Health (1 service nearby)MECWA (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)Estia Health (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Waubra Junction
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Waubra Junction 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 Waubra Junction 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 Waubra Junction
How many aged care homes are there in Waubra Junction?
None are based in Waubra Junction itself, but 19 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Waubra Junction 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 Waubra Junction 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 Waubra Junction as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Waubra Junction?
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.