Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)
34 a Balaka Street, Capel Sound VIC 3940
Official Star Rating
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings quarterly extract, May 2026. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist.
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How Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) compares
This service does not have a published Star Rating in the May 2026 government extract, so it cannot be compared on score. That is not a red flag by itself: newer services, Multi-Purpose Services and some regional programs are commonly unrated. It does mean the questions you ask on a visit carry more weight than usual.
Other homes near Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care), with their official ratings beside them.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Capel Sound | Capel Sound | 0 km | 3 | 170 |
| Regis Rosebud | Capel Sound | 0.2 km | 4 | 129 |
| Calvary Capel Sands | Capel Sound | 0.7 km | Not yet rated | 60 |
| Mercy Place Rosebud | Rosebud | 1.2 km | 4 | 30 |
| Bolton Clarke Rosebrook | Rosebud | 3.3 km | 4 | 91 |
| Calvary Rye Sands | Rye | 6.2 km | Not yet rated | 99 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- What are your current rates for falls, pressure injuries and unplanned weight loss, and what are you doing to improve them?
- Why does this service not have a published Star Rating yet, and when do you expect one?
- What is the total weekly cost for someone with my family member's care needs, itemised, including extras?
- Who would be their main carer day to day, and what happens on nights and weekends?
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Common questions about Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)
What is the Star Rating of Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)?
Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) does not have a published overall Star Rating in the May 2026 government extract. This is common for newer services, Multi-Purpose Services and some regional programs.
Where is Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) located?
Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) is at 34 a Balaka Street, Capel Sound, VIC 3940. You can see every other home nearby on our Capel Sound page.
How many residents does Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) have?
Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) has 26 government-funded residential places, compared with a national average of about 82 per home. Size affects the feel of a home and the staffing ratios you should ask about.
Who owns Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)?
Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) is operated by Peninsula Health (state government). Standards and pricing structures often travel across a provider group, so it is worth looking at their other homes too.
How do I arrange a place at Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)?
You need an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422) before a government-funded place can be offered. Once approved, contact the home directly to ask about availability and to arrange a visit. We can also introduce you and put Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) side by side with other options near Capel Sound, free.