Aged care homes in Sale, VIC
Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Sale, part of the Gippsland 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.
Residents of Sale, situated within the Gippsland Aged Care Planning Region, have access to four residential aged care facilities providing essential support services. The suburb maintains an average Star Rating of 3.8 out of 5 across these local homes, reflecting a commitment to quality standards as monitored by the federal system. Among these providers, Ashleigh House Hostel currently holds the highest local performance record with a 4-star rating, ensuring reliable care options for the community.
Rating distribution
avg 3.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Sale
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Ashleigh House Ltd1 home
- Central Gippsland Health Service1 home
- Respect Group Limited1 home
- DPG Services Pty Ltd1 home
What to look for in Sale
- All homes in Sale score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Ashleigh House Hostel at 4★.
- 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Sale
- 1Ashleigh House Hostel4.0Ashleigh House Ltd · Medium
- 2Wilson Lodge4.0Central Gippsland Health Service · Small
- 3Sale Gardens Care Community4.0DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
- 4Wattleglen3.0Respect Group Limited · Medium
All homes in Sale
| Ashleigh House Hostel Ashleigh House Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Wilson Lodge Central Gippsland Health Service · Small · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Sale Gardens Care Community DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Wattleglen Respect Group Limited · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.