Aged care homes in Chelsea, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Chelsea, part of the Southern Metro 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.

Located within the Southern Metro Aged Care Planning Region, Chelsea features four residential aged care facilities that cater to the local community. These homes currently hold an average government Star Rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, reflecting varying levels of performance across quality indicators. While no facilities in the suburb have achieved a 5-star rating, Bupa Bonbeach stands out as the highest-rated provider in the area with a current 4-star assessment.

Homes
4
Avg overall
2.8★
-0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
2.5★

Rating distribution

avg 2.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (50%)
3
1 (25%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (25%)

Provider mix in Chelsea

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Chelsea

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • No home in Chelsea reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Bupa Bonbeach 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 Chelsea

  1. 1
    Bupa Bonbeach
    Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    Chelsea Manor Care Community
    DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    Chelsea Parkside Care Community
    DPG Services Pty Ltd · Small
    3.0
  4. 4
    Lifeview Argyle Court
    Farwell Nominees Pty Ltd · Small
    0.0

All homes in Chelsea

Bupa Bonbeach
Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.05324
Chelsea Manor Care Community
DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.04435
Chelsea Parkside Care Community
DPG Services Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
3.04334
Lifeview Argyle Court
Farwell Nominees Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
0.00000

Best by sub-rating in Chelsea

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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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