Aged care homes in Penshurst, VIC
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Penshurst, 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.
Located within the Barwon-South Western Aged Care Planning Region, Penshurst is home to one residential aged care facility. This local service maintains an average Star Rating of 4, reflecting a commitment to quality standards. The primary care provider in the suburb is Penshurst Nursing Home, operated by Western District Health Service, which currently holds a 4-star rating. This facility serves the specific long-term care needs of the local Penshurst community.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Penshurst
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Penshurst
- All homes in Penshurst score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Penshurst Nursing Home at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Penshurst
| Penshurst Nursing Home Western District Health Service · Small · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 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.