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.

Homes
4
Avg overall
3.8★
+0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
3.3★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 3.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
3 (75%)
3
1 (25%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Sale

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

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

  1. 1
    Ashleigh House Hostel
    Ashleigh House Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    Wilson Lodge
    Central Gippsland Health Service · Small
    4.0
  3. 3
    Sale Gardens Care Community
    DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    Wattleglen
    Respect Group Limited · Medium
    3.0

All homes in Sale

Ashleigh House Hostel
Ashleigh House Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04543
Wilson Lodge
Central Gippsland Health Service · Small · Government
4.05424
Sale Gardens Care Community
DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.05433
Wattleglen
Respect Group Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
3.04342

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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