Regis Capel Sound
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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What residents say about Regis Capel Sound
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Regis Capel Sound face to face and publishes what they said. Below is the share who answered “always” to each question, from the 2025 survey round. It is the closest thing to hearing from the people who actually live there.
Where residents rate it lower
- Concerns followed up: 30% said always, against a national average of 48%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Staff are kind and caring: 52% said always, against a national average of 69%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Feels like home: 52% said always, against a national average of 64%. Worth asking about on a visit.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 61% | 91% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 52% | 91% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 74% | 83% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 57% | 79% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 52% | 78% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 52% | 82% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 43% | 69% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 30% | 65% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 61% | 74% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 61% | 78% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 52% | 82% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 30% | 65% always or mostly | 28% |
Source: Residents’ Experience survey, Australian Government Star Ratings (May 2026 extract), interviews conducted in 2025. Percentages are of residents interviewed at this home, not of all residents. CareShortlist does not edit, weight or rank these answers.
How Regis Capel Sound compares
Regis Capel Sound holds an overall Star Rating of 3 out of 5. That is below the VIC average of 3.84, and below the national average of 3.83. Nationally, 0% of rated homes score lower and 78% score higher, with the rest level with it. Most homes cluster on the same few scores, so a single star of difference is a bigger gap than it looks. With 170 funded places it is larger than most (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is compliance at 4 out of 5. Its weakest is quality measures at 3, which covers clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | Regis Capel Sound | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 4 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 3 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 3 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Regis Capel Sound
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Regis Capel Sound, with their official ratings beside them. 3 of them currently rate higher.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) | Capel Sound | 0 km | Not yet rated | 26 |
| 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 Regis Capel Sound
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?
- 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 Regis Capel Sound
What is the Star Rating of Regis Capel Sound?
Regis Capel Sound has an overall Star Rating of 3 out of 5 in the May 2026 Australian Government extract, against a national average of 3.83. The rating combines residents' experience, compliance, staffing and quality measures.
Where is Regis Capel Sound located?
Regis Capel Sound 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 Regis Capel Sound have?
Regis Capel Sound has 170 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 Regis Capel Sound?
Regis Capel Sound is operated by Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd (private incorporated body). 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 Regis Capel Sound?
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 Regis Capel Sound side by side with other options near Capel Sound, free.