Aged care homes in Carrum Downs, VIC

Compare 5 residential aged care homes in Carrum Downs, part of the Southern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Southern Metro Aged Care Planning Region, Carrum Downs provides residential aged care options across five local facilities. The suburb currently maintains an average Star Rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the ongoing performance assessments managed by the federal government. Among the available providers, MiCare Avondrust Lodge stands out as the highest-rated residence in the area, currently holding a 4-star rating under the national quality standards.

Homes
5
Avg overall
2.4★
-0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
1.8★
Avg experience
2★

Rating distribution

avg 2.4★ · 5 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
3 (60%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
2 (40%)

Provider mix in Carrum Downs

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Carrum Downs

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • No home in Carrum Downs reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is MiCare Avondrust Lodge at 4★.
  • 2 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated aged care homes in Carrum Downs

  1. 1
    MiCare Avondrust Lodge
    MiCare Ltd · Large
    4.0
  2. 2
    Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home
    Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd · Small
    4.0
  3. 3
    Carrum Downs Aged Care
    Aged Care Group Pty Ltd · Small
    4.0
  4. 4
    Calvary Sandhurst
    Calvary Aged Care Limited · Small
    0.0
  5. 5
    Calvary Bayview
    Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium
    0.0

All homes in Carrum Downs

MiCare Avondrust Lodge
MiCare Ltd · Large · Not for Profit
4.05335
Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home
Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
4.05432
Carrum Downs Aged Care
Aged Care Group Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
4.05333
Calvary Sandhurst
Calvary Aged Care Limited · Small · Not for Profit
0.00000
Calvary Bayview
Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
0.00000

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

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