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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.4★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Carrum Downs
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Calvary Aged Care Limited2 homes
- MiCare Ltd1 home
- Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd1 home
- Aged Care Group Pty Ltd1 home
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
- 1MiCare Avondrust Lodge4.0MiCare Ltd · Large
- 2Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home4.0Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd · Small
- 3Carrum Downs Aged Care4.0Aged Care Group Pty Ltd · Small
- 4Calvary Sandhurst0.0Calvary Aged Care Limited · Small
- 5Calvary Bayview0.0Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium
All homes in Carrum Downs
| MiCare Avondrust Lodge MiCare Ltd · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home Merakis Enterprises Pty Ltd · Small · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Carrum Downs Aged Care Aged Care Group Pty Ltd · Small · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Calvary Sandhurst Calvary Aged Care Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvary Bayview Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium · Not for Profit | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.