Aged care homes in Donvale, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Donvale, part of the Eastern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Eastern Metro aged care planning region, Donvale offers four residential aged care facilities for older Australians. These homes currently maintain an average Star Rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. While no local facility has yet achieved the maximum 5-star rating, Bolton Clarke Greenview, operated by RSL Care RDNS Limited, currently holds the highest local performance with a 4-star assessment.

Homes
4
Avg overall
3.8★
+0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
3.3★
Avg experience
3★

Rating distribution

avg 3.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
3 (75%)
3
1 (25%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Donvale

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Donvale

  • All homes in Donvale score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Bolton Clarke Greenview at 4★.
  • 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Donvale

  1. 1
    Bolton Clarke Greenview
    RSL Care RDNS Limited · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    Donvale Gardens
    Jamia Healthcare Pty Ltd · Small
    4.0
  3. 3
    CCSSCI - On Luck Chinese Nursing Home
    Chinese Community Social Services Centre Limited · Large
    4.0
  4. 4
    The Heights Donvale
    TLC Melbourne Pty Ltd · Medium
    3.0

All homes in Donvale

Bolton Clarke Greenview
RSL Care RDNS Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05333
Donvale Gardens
Jamia Healthcare Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
4.04355
CCSSCI - On Luck Chinese Nursing Home
Chinese Community Social Services Centre Limited · Large · Not for Profit
4.05333
The Heights Donvale
TLC Melbourne Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
3.05323

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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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