Aged care homes in Doncaster East, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Doncaster East, part of the Eastern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Doncaster East is served by two residential aged care homes located within the Eastern Metro ACPR. These facilities currently hold an average Star Rating of 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality assessment standards set by the Australian government. While no local homes have achieved a 5-star rating, Baptcare The Orchards Community stands out as the highest-rated option in the suburb, maintaining a 4-star performance rating under the current system.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Doncaster East
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Baptcare Ltd1 home
- Calvary Aged Care Limited1 home
What to look for in Doncaster East
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Doncaster East reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Baptcare The Orchards Community at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Doncaster East
| Baptcare The Orchards Community Baptcare Ltd · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Calvary Millward Calvary Aged Care Limited · Large · Not for Profit | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 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.