Aged care homes in Grovedale, VIC

Compare 5 residential aged care homes in Grovedale, part of the Barwon-South Western planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Barwon-South Western ACPR, Grovedale serves the Geelong community with five residential aged care homes. These facilities hold a collective average Star Rating of 3.4 out of 5, reflecting a range of care standards across the suburb. Residents seeking top-tier facilities may consider Alan David Lodge, a 5-star home operated by Barwon Health. Families can use these government-mandated Star Ratings to compare local services and support informed decision-making.

Homes
5
Avg overall
3.4★
+0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2.8★
Avg experience
3.2★

Rating distribution

avg 3.4★ · 5 homes
5
1 (20%)
4
3 (60%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (20%)

Provider mix in Grovedale

5 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Grovedale

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 1 of 5 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated aged care homes in Grovedale

  1. 1
    Alan David Lodge
    Barwon Health · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    Luson The Vue
    Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    Belmont Grange
    Wickro Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    Estia Health Grovedale
    Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Large
    4.0
  5. 5
    Calvary Balmoral Grove
    Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium
    0.0

All homes in Grovedale

Alan David Lodge
Barwon Health · Medium · Government
5.05455
Luson The Vue
Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large · Not for Profit
4.05433
Belmont Grange
Wickro Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.05435
Estia Health Grovedale
Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Large · For profit
4.05434
Calvary Balmoral Grove
Calvary Aged Care Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
0.00000

Best by sub-rating in Grovedale

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Alan David Lodge5
  2. 2.Luson The Vue3
  3. 3.Belmont Grange3

Best for experience

  1. 1.Luson The Vue4
  2. 2.Belmont Grange4
  3. 3.Estia Health Grovedale4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Luson The Vue5
  2. 2.Belmont Grange5
  3. 3.Estia Health Grovedale5

New to Star Ratings?

Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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