Aged care homes in Malvern East, VIC

Compare 5 residential aged care homes in Malvern East, part of the Southern 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 Southern Metro ACPR, Malvern East offers five residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes currently maintain an average Star Rating of 3.8 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. Arcare Parkview Malvern East is the highest-rated facility in the area, holding a 4-star rating. Families can use the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system to compare these local providers based on clinical and residential standards.

Homes
5
Avg overall
3.8★
+0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
3.2★
Avg experience
3.6★

Rating distribution

avg 3.8★ · 5 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
4 (80%)
3
1 (20%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Malvern East

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Malvern East

  • All homes in Malvern East score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Arcare Parkview Malvern East at 4★.
  • 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 Malvern East

  1. 1
    Arcare Parkview Malvern East
    Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    Malvern East Horizons Care Community
    DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    Arcare Nirvana Avenue
    Arcare Pty Ltd · Small
    4.0
  4. 4
    Arcare Malvern East
    Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  5. 5
    Regis East Malvern
    Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large
    3.0

All homes in Malvern East

Arcare Parkview Malvern East
Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.05432
Malvern East Horizons Care Community
DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.04433
Arcare Nirvana Avenue
Arcare Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
4.05444
Arcare Malvern East
Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.05433
Regis East Malvern
Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large · For profit
3.05233

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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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