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Aged care homes in Bayswater
Bayswater has three residential aged care homes, and 19 more sit within 5 km, which puts it in the top quarter of the suburbs on this site for nearby choice.
Is there an aged care home in Bayswater with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Bayswater's three homes (Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged, Polish Retirement Home and Aeralife Bayswater) and the 19 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 Bayswater
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged to Aeralife Bayswater.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged | Bayswater | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (216) | |
| Polish Retirement Home | Bayswater | Not rated | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | Not rated | 3 of 5 | 208 (171) |
| Aeralife Bayswater | Bayswater | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
In brief
- Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged: 4 stars overall, 118 places, run by Tabulam And Templer Homes For The Aged; met its care minutes target (217 against 216).
- Polish Retirement Home: no overall rating yet, 30 places, run by Australian-Polish Benevolent Assn; met its care minutes target (208 against 171).
- Aeralife Bayswater: no overall rating yet, 124 places, run by Aeralife.
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 Bayswater, the highest-rated homes are Clarendon Grange Hostel (4 stars, 1.8 km), Estia Health Knoxfield (4 stars, 4.3 km) and Greenway Gardens (4 stars, 1.8 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boronia Residential Aged Care | Boronia | 1.7 km | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 221 (228)Below | |
| Centennial Lodge | Wantirna South | 1.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 232 (228) | |
| Clarendon Grange Hostel | Wantirna | 1.8 km | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 206 (214)Below | |
| Greenway Gardens | Heathmont | 1.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 214 (214) | |
| Clovelly Cottage | Boronia | 2.0 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services | Bayswater North | 2.5 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 213 (220)Below | |
| Arpad Aged Care | Wantirna | 3.4 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (207) | |
| Estia Health Ringwood | Ringwood | 3.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 228 (224) | |
| Martin Luther Homes | The Basin | 3.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 228 (215) | |
| Murrenda Residential Aged Care Home | Wantirna | 3.7 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 263 (227) | |
| Wantirna Views Care Community | Wantirna | 3.8 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 200 (218)Below | |
| Glengollan Village | Ferntree Gully | 3.8 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 208 (209)Below | |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Wantirna Aged Care Residence | Wantirna South | 4.1 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 223 (216) | |
| Arcare Ringwood | Ringwood | 4.1 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 198 (197) | |
| Estia Health Knoxfield | Knoxfield | 4.3 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 224 (223) | |
| Arcare Knox | Wantirna South | 4.3 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (215) | |
| Regis Ringwood | Ringwood | 4.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 217 (225)Below | |
| Uniting AgeWell Latvian Community | Wantirna South | 4.8 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 209 (211)Below | |
| Olivet Aged Persons Home | Ringwood | 4.8 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 220 (215) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Ringwood: four homes from 3.6 km, led by Olivet Aged Persons Home (4 stars).
- Wantirna: four homes from 1.8 km, led by Clarendon Grange Hostel (4 stars).
- Wantirna South: four homes from 1.8 km, led by Arcare Knox (4 stars).
- Boronia: two homes from 1.7 km, led by Boronia Residential Aged Care (3 stars).
- Bayswater North: one home from 2.5 km, Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services (4 stars).
- Ferntree Gully: one home from 3.8 km, Glengollan Village (3 stars).
- Heathmont: one home from 1.8 km, Greenway Gardens (4 stars).
- Knoxfield: one home from 4.3 km, Estia Health Knoxfield (4 stars).
Bayswater at a glance
- 3 homes in Bayswater itself, with 272 places, the biggest being Aeralife Bayswater (124), and 19 more within 5 km.
- Bayswater spans two council areas: Knox (two homes) and Maroondah (one home).
- All 1 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged, in line with Knox overall (88%).
- Operators: Aeralife, Australian-Polish Benevolent Assn and Tabulam And Templer Homes For The Aged.
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 Bayswater homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Council lines run through Bayswater, splitting its homes between Knox and Maroondah; that does not limit where your family member can live, because residential aged care is funded federally.
All two Bayswater homes with published figures delivered at least their target care minutes per resident in January to March 2026.
Polish Retirement Home has a five-star residents' experience rating, which comes from an independent survey of the people who live there.
Polish Retirement Home and Aeralife Bayswater have no overall Star Rating in the August 2026 release, which is common for new homes and homes that recently changed hands, so read their reports on the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website instead.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantirna | 3.2 km | 4 | 100% | 2 of 4 |
| Wantirna South | 3.7 km | 4 | 100% | 1 of 4 |
| Ringwood | 4.0 km | 4 | 100% | 1 of 4 |
| Croydon | 5.8 km | 6 | 50% | 3 of 5 |
Help finding a room here
If Bayswater is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the 19 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 Bayswater?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Bayswater: Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged, Polish Retirement Home and Aeralife Bayswater. Another 19 are within 5 km, and the wider Knox council area has 21.
Which aged care homes near Bayswater have the highest ratings?
Taking Bayswater and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Clarendon Grange Hostel (4 stars, Wantirna), Estia Health Knoxfield (4 stars, Knoxfield) and Greenway Gardens (4 stars, Heathmont).
Do all the homes in Bayswater meet their care minutes targets?
Yes: in January to March 2026, Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged and Polish Retirement Home all delivered at least their target care minutes per resident per day.
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Bayswater. 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.