Aged care homes in Golden Square, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Golden Square, part of the Loddon-Mallee planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Golden Square offers three residential aged care homes serving the local community within the Loddon-Mallee aged care planning region. Facilities in this Victorian suburb maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the overall quality of care provided to residents. Currently, Carshalton House Hostel, operated by Bendigo Health Care Group, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the area with a 4-star rating under the government’s assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Golden Square
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Golden Square
- All homes in Golden Square score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Carshalton House Hostel at 4★.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Golden Square
| Carshalton House Hostel Bendigo Health Care Group · Small · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Mercy Health Bethlehem Home For The Aged Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Golden Oaks Nursing Home Bendigo Health Care Group · Small · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.