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 to 5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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