Aged care homes in Wantirna South, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Wantirna South, part of the Eastern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Eastern Metro aged care planning region, Wantirna South offers access to four residential aged care facilities. Collectively, these homes hold an average Star Rating of 3 out of 5, currently featuring no 5-star providers. Arcare Knox, operated by Arcare Pty Ltd, is the highest-rated facility in the suburb, achieving a 4-star result. Families can use these government-led Star Ratings to compare local care standards across the Wantirna South community.

What to look for in Wantirna South

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Arcare Knox 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 Wantirna South

1. 1
   Arcare Knox

   Arcare Pty Ltd · Large
   4.0
2. 2
   Centennial Lodge

   Royal Freemasons Ltd · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   Villa Maria Catholic Homes Wantirna Aged Care Residence

   Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   Uniting AgeWell Latvian Community

   Uniting Agewell Limited · Small
   0.0

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