Aged care homes in Cheltenham, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Cheltenham, part of the Southern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 1.8★ — 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, Cheltenham offers four residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes currently hold an average government Star Rating of 1.8 out of 5, reflecting a range of service quality levels across the suburb. While no facilities in the area have achieved the maximum 5-star status, Arcare Cheltenham stands out as the highest-rated option, currently maintaining a 4-star rating under the federal system.

What to look for in Cheltenham

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Cheltenham reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Arcare Cheltenham at 4★.
• 3 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 Cheltenham

1. 1
   Arcare Cheltenham

   Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   Cheltenham Parkside Care Community

   DPG Services Pty Ltd · Small
   3.0
3. 3
   Cheltenham Manor

   Aged Care Group Pty Ltd · Large
   0.0
4. 4
   Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre

   Monash Health · Large
   0.0

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