Aged care homes in Portland, VIC

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Portland, 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 in the Barwon-South Western ACPR, Portland offers two residential aged care facilities for local seniors. The suburb maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care across the region. Among these local options, Harbourside Lodge, operated by Portland District Health, serves as the highest-rated facility with a 4-star rating. Residents and their families can use these government metrics to evaluate the quality of available care providers.

What to look for in Portland

• All homes in Portland score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Harbourside Lodge at 4★.
• 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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