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Aged care homes in Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows has three residential aged care homes, but only two other homes sit within 5 km, so the choice close by is limited.
Is there an aged care home in Altona Meadows with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Altona Meadows's three homes (Allanvale Private Nursing Home, Benetas St George's and Estia Health Altona Meadows) and the two within 5 km; we do that for you, then come on the tours, for a fixed $1,950 paid by the family.
The homes in Altona Meadows
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Allanvale Private Nursing Home to Estia Health Altona Meadows.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanvale Private Nursing Home | Altona Meadows | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 223 (219) | |
| Benetas St George's | Altona Meadows | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 240 (225) | |
| Estia Health Altona Meadows | Altona Meadows | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 231 (227) |
In brief
- Allanvale Private Nursing Home: 4 stars overall, 51 places, run by MECWA; met its care minutes target (223 against 219).
- Benetas St George's: 4 stars overall, run by Anglican Aged Care Services Group; met its care minutes target (240 against 225).
- Estia Health Altona Meadows: 4 stars overall, 90 places, run by Estia Investments; met its care minutes target (231 against 227).
Care minutes are the average per resident per day in January to March 2026, with the home's target in brackets.
Star Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Shown as published in August 2026; they may have changed since. See the current rating on My Aged Care.
Other homes within 5 km
Within 5 km of Altona Meadows, the highest-rated homes are Point Cook Manor (4 stars, 4.9 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TriCare Williams Landing Aged Care Residence | Williams Landing | 3.1 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 187 (189)Below |
| Point Cook Manor | Point Cook | 4.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 223 (223) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Point Cook: one home from 4.9 km, Point Cook Manor (4 stars).
- Williams Landing: one home from 3.1 km, TriCare Williams Landing Aged Care Residence (not yet rated).
Altona Meadows at a glance
- 3 homes in Altona Meadows itself, with 141 places, the biggest being Estia Health Altona Meadows (90), and 2 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Hobsons Bay, 9 homes in all.
- All 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Allanvale Private Nursing Home, a stronger showing than Hobsons Bay overall (67%).
- Operators: Anglican Aged Care Services Group, Estia Investments and MECWA.
Sources: Star Ratings quarterly data extract (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, August 2026); GEN aged care service list (places, as at 30 June 2025); distances are straight-line from the middle of the Altona Meadows homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
All three Altona Meadows homes with published figures delivered at least their target care minutes per resident in January to March 2026.
With only two other homes within 5 km (TriCare Williams Landing Aged Care Residence and Point Cook Manor), a room in Altona Meadows may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Altona Meadows rates better than its council area: 100% of its rated homes have four or five stars, compared with 67% across Hobsons Bay.
Allanvale Private Nursing Home has a compliance rating below five, so ask what the regulator raised and what has changed.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona North | 7.5 km | 3 | 33% | 2 of 3 |
| Werribee | 10 km | 7 | 67% | 1 of 7 |
| Footscray | 13 km | 4 | 100% | 0 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Altona Meadows is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the two within 5 km, and come with you on the tours.
The full placement costs $1,950 including GST, paid by the family, and homes pay us nothing (how payment works).
If a hospital wants a discharge date, the urgent placement ($2,450) starts within one business day (hospital discharge help).
Questions families ask
Which aged care homes are in Altona Meadows?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Altona Meadows: Allanvale Private Nursing Home, Benetas St George's and Estia Health Altona Meadows. Another two are within 5 km, and the wider Hobsons Bay council area has 9.
Which aged care homes near Altona Meadows have the highest ratings?
Taking Altona Meadows and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Allanvale Private Nursing Home (4 stars), Benetas St George's (4 stars) and Estia Health Altona Meadows (4 stars).
Do all the homes in Altona Meadows meet their care minutes targets?
Yes: in January to March 2026, Allanvale Private Nursing Home, Benetas St George's and Estia Health Altona Meadows all delivered at least their target care minutes per resident per day.
What other suburbs are close to Altona Meadows?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Altona North (7.5 km, three homes), Werribee (10 km, seven homes) and Footscray (13 km, four homes).
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Altona Meadows. We will call to talk it through; the first conversation is free.
We're opening soon. We're not taking clients yet. Leave your details and we'll contact you when our Melbourne service opens. If you need help today, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422, and if the person is in hospital, ask for the social worker or discharge planner.