Aged care homes in Trentham, VIC

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Trentham, part of the Grampians 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 Grampians Aged Care Planning Region, Trentham currently hosts two residential aged care facilities. These local providers maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care for the community. Among these, the Trentham Hostel, operated by Central Highlands Rural Health, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the suburb with a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
5★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (100%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Trentham

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Trentham

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

All homes in Trentham

Trentham Hostel
Central Highlands Rural Health · Small · Government
4.04455
Trentham Nursing Home
Central Highlands Rural Health · Small · Government
4.04454

Best by sub-rating in Trentham

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Trentham Hostel5
  2. 2.Trentham Nursing Home5

Best for experience

  1. 1.Trentham Hostel4
  2. 2.Trentham Nursing Home4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Trentham Hostel4
  2. 2.Trentham Nursing Home4

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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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