Aged care homes in Bendigo, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Bendigo, part of the Loddon-Mallee planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Residents of Bendigo, located within the Loddon-Mallee aged care planning region, can access four local aged care facilities. Collectively, these homes hold an average Star Rating of 2.8 out of 5, reflecting current quality standards across the suburb. While no facilities currently hold a 5-star rating, Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven stands out as the highest-rated option in the area with 4 stars, providing essential residential support for the local community.

What to look for in Bendigo

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven at 4★.
• 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Bendigo

1. 1
   Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven

   Uniting Agewell Limited · Large
   4.0
2. 2
   Simpkin House Nursing Home

   Bendigo Health Care Group · Small
   4.0
3. 3
   Bupa Bendigo

   Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   Calvary Mirridong

   Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium
   0.0

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