Aged care homes in Cowes, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Cowes, part of the Gippsland planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Residents of Cowes, located within the Gippsland Aged Care Planning Region, have access to three residential aged care facilities. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 2.3 out of 5, reflecting the performance tiers assessed by the federal government. Among these local providers, Melaleuca Aged Care, operated by the Phillip Island Homes for the Aged Association Inc, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the suburb with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Cowes
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Cowes
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Melaleuca Aged Care at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cowes
| Melaleuca Aged Care Phillip Island Homes for the Aged Association Inc · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Phillip Island Care Community DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Phillip Island Grove Care Community DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · 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.