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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.8★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Malvern East
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Arcare Pty Ltd3 homes
- Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd1 home
- DPG Services Pty Ltd1 home
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
- 1Arcare Parkview Malvern East4.0Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
- 2Malvern East Horizons Care Community4.0DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
- 3Arcare Nirvana Avenue4.0Arcare Pty Ltd · Small
- 4Arcare Malvern East4.0Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
- 5Regis East Malvern3.0Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large
All homes in Malvern East
| Arcare Parkview Malvern East Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Malvern East Horizons Care Community DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Arcare Nirvana Avenue Arcare Pty Ltd · Small · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Arcare Malvern East Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Regis East Malvern Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 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.