Aged care homes in Mentone, VIC

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Mentone, part of the Southern Metro 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.

Mentone residents in the Southern Metro aged care planning region have access to two residential aged care homes. These facilities maintain a collective average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, indicating a strong standard of care across the suburb. Bolton Clarke Avonlea currently stands as the highest-rated facility in Mentone, holding a 4-star rating. Families can use these government-mandated Star Ratings to evaluate local options and make informed decisions regarding long-term care.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
3★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
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4
2 (100%)
3
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2
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1
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Provider mix in Mentone

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Mentone

  • All homes in Mentone score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Mentone reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Bolton Clarke Avonlea at 4★.
  • 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Mentone

Bolton Clarke Avonlea
RSL Care RDNS Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05434
Mercy Place Mentone
Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd · Large · Not for Profit
4.04433

Best by sub-rating in Mentone

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Bolton Clarke Avonlea3
  2. 2.Mercy Place Mentone3

Best for experience

  1. 1.Bolton Clarke Avonlea4
  2. 2.Mercy Place Mentone4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Bolton Clarke Avonlea5
  2. 2.Mercy Place Mentone4

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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