The Alba Aged Care Suites
Residential aged care home in South Melbourne, Victoria
Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd
South Melbourne, Victoria · Southern Metro
Medium · For profit · Metropolitan
About The Alba Aged Care Suites
The Alba Aged Care Suites is a medium residential aged care home in South Melbourne, Victoria, operated by Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd. Its Department of Health overall Star Rating is 3 out of 5 — average for Victoria. Compliance rates 4/5, resident experience 3/5, staffing 3/5, and quality measures 3/5.
The Alba Aged Care Suites is one of 3 aged care homes in South Melbourne, Victoria. The suburb average is 3.7★, and The Alba Aged Care Suites rates 3★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include Emerald Hill Residence, Napier Street Aged Care Services (4★, 4★).
Rating breakdown
Care minutes at The Alba Aged Care Suites
Every residential aged care home has a mandated daily care minutes target set by the Department of Health. These figures show the target for The Alba Aged Care Suites and the minutes it actually delivered in the reporting quarter.
| Measure | Target | Delivered | Met target | Victoria average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse minutes per resident per day | 44 min | 44 min | Yes | 58.1 min |
| Total care minutes per resident per day | 214 min | 226 min | Yes | 225.6 min |
Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Star Ratings extract. Averages are calculated from homes in Victoria that reported this measure.
Clinical quality measures
Each figure is the percentage of residents at The Alba Aged Care Suites affected in the reporting quarter. Lower is better for every measure below.
| Measure | The Alba Aged Care Suites | State average | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
Pressure injuries Residents with a pressure injury (bed sore) during the quarter. | 1% 0.4 points above the state average (worse) | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Restrictive practices Residents subject to physical or chemical restraint. | 27% 6.7 points above the state average (worse) | 20.3% | 20.8% |
Unplanned weight loss Residents with significant unplanned weight loss. | 7% 0.2 points below the state average (better) | 7.2% | 6.9% |
Falls Residents who experienced one or more falls. | 38% 6.5 points above the state average (worse) | 31.5% | 31.2% |
Major injury from a fall Residents who had a fall resulting in major injury. | 4% 2.5 points above the state average (worse) | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Polypharmacy Residents taking nine or more medicines. | 19% 18.1 points below the state average (better) | 37.1% | 35.6% |
Antipsychotic medication Residents prescribed antipsychotic medication. | 12% 1.2 points above the state average (worse) | 10.8% | 10% |
Source: National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program, published in the Department of Health Star Ratings extract. Measures marked by the department as risk adjusted are reported as published.
What residents said about The Alba Aged Care Suites
Residents were interviewed face to face in 2025 as part of the national Residents' Experience Survey. Each bar shows how they answered.
Source: Residents' Experience Survey 2025, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Percentages are as published and may not total 100 because of rounding.
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Cost & funding guide for South Melbourne
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Frequently asked questions about The Alba Aged Care Suites
Star Ratings are published by the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing using data from quality indicators, accreditation, staffing reports, and resident experience surveys. Always confirm current ratings on My Aged Care.
Last updated: September 3, 2026 · Data refreshed from My Aged Care Star Ratings.