Aged care homes in Boronia, VIC

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Boronia, part of the Eastern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located in Melbourne’s Eastern Metro ACPR, Boronia offers two residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided within the community. Clovelly Cottage, operated by Autumn Care Pty Ltd, stands out as the highest-rated residence in the suburb with a 4-star rating, providing a key option for families exploring local aged care placements.

Homes
2
Avg overall
3.5★
+0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
2.5★
Avg experience
2.5★

Rating distribution

avg 3.5★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (50%)
3
1 (50%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Boronia

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Boronia

  • All homes in Boronia score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Boronia reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Clovelly Cottage at 4★.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Boronia

Clovelly Cottage
Autumn Care Pty Ltd · Large · For profit
4.05335
Boronia Residential Aged Care
Aged Care Group Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
3.04222

Best by sub-rating in Boronia

Best for experience

  1. 1.Clovelly Cottage3
  2. 2.Boronia Residential Aged Care2

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Clovelly Cottage5
  2. 2.Boronia Residential Aged Care4

New to Star Ratings?

Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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