Aged care homes in Lara, VIC

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Lara, part of the Barwon-South Western 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.

Lara residents have access to one residential aged care facility within the suburb, situated in the Barwon-South Western ACPR region. This local provider, Costa House, is operated by Respect Group Limited and currently holds a 4-star overall performance rating. Across the local aged care sector in Lara, the average Star Rating is 4 out of 5, providing a clear indication of care standards for families researching facilities in this Geelong-adjacent community.

Homes
1
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
3★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
5
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4
1 (100%)
3
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Provider mix in Lara

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Lara

  • All homes in Lara score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Lara reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Costa House at 4★.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Lara

Costa House
Respect Group Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04433

Best by sub-rating in Lara

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Costa House3

Best for experience

  1. 1.Costa House4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Costa House4

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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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