Aged care homes in Ashburton, VIC
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Ashburton, part of the Eastern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Residents in Ashburton, located within the Eastern Metro Aged Care Planning Region, have access to one residential aged care facility. This home holds an average overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care available in the local area. Samarinda Lodge, operated by Boroondara Aged Services Society, is the highest-rated facility in the suburb, currently maintaining a 4-star rating under the government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Ashburton
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Ashburton
- All homes in Ashburton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Samarinda Lodge at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ashburton
| Samarinda Lodge Boroondara Aged Services Society · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Best by sub-rating in Ashburton
Best for staffing
- 1.Samarinda Lodge5★
Best for experience
- 1.Samarinda Lodge3★
Best for compliance
- 1.Samarinda Lodge4★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.