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Aged care homes in Berwick
Berwick has three residential aged care homes, but only five other homes sit within 5 km, so the choice close by is limited.
Is there an aged care home in Berwick with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Berwick's three homes (Craigcare Berwick, Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence and Melville Grange Hostel) and the five 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 Berwick
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Craigcare Berwick to Melville Grange Hostel.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigcare Berwick | Berwick | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 226 (222) | |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence | Berwick | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 228 (218) | |
| Melville Grange Hostel | Berwick | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 221 (226)Below |
In brief
- Craigcare Berwick: 4 stars overall, 146 places, run by Glenn-Craig Villages; met its care minutes target (226 against 222).
- Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence: 4 stars overall, 76 places, run by Villa Maria Catholic Homes; met its care minutes target (228 against 218).
- Melville Grange Hostel: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Wickro; 221 care minutes a day against a 226-minute target.
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 Berwick, the highest-rated homes are Casey Manor (4 stars, 5.0 km), Coptic Hostel (4 stars, 5.0 km) and Bupa Berwick (4 stars, 4.5 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Aged Care | Narre Warren | 2.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 213 (222)Below | |
| Bupa Berwick | Narre Warren North | 4.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 211 (220)Below | |
| Calvary St Judes | Narre Warren North | 4.8 km | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 206 (212)Below | |
| Casey Manor | Narre Warren South | 5.0 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 212 (222)Below | |
| Coptic Hostel | Narre Warren | 5.0 km | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 210 (218)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Narre Warren: two homes from 2.9 km, led by Coptic Hostel (4 stars).
- Narre Warren North: two homes from 4.5 km, led by Bupa Berwick (4 stars).
- Narre Warren South: one home from 5.0 km, Casey Manor (4 stars).
Berwick at a glance
- 3 homes in Berwick itself, with 342 places, the biggest being Craigcare Berwick (146), and 5 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Casey, 18 homes in all.
- All 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Craigcare Berwick, a stronger showing than Casey overall (65%).
- Operators: Glenn-Craig Villages, Villa Maria Catholic Homes and Wickro.
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 Berwick homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
With only five other homes within 5 km (Casey Aged Care, Bupa Berwick, Calvary St Judes and two others), a room in Berwick may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Most homes in Berwick are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being Craigcare Berwick (146), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Berwick rates better than its council area: 100% of its rated homes have four or five stars, compared with 65% across Casey.
Of the Berwick homes, Melville Grange Hostel fell below its care minutes target in January to March 2026, while two homes met theirs.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong | 12 km | 4 | 25% | 4 of 4 |
| Pakenham | 14 km | 3 | 100% | 0 of 3 |
| Noble Park | 15 km | 5 | 50% | 4 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Berwick is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the five 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 Berwick?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Berwick: Craigcare Berwick, Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence and Melville Grange Hostel. Another five are within 5 km, and the wider Casey council area has 18.
Which aged care homes near Berwick have the highest ratings?
Taking Berwick and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Casey Manor (4 stars, Narre Warren South), Coptic Hostel (4 stars, Narre Warren) and Bupa Berwick (4 stars, Narre Warren North).
Which homes in Berwick are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Melville Grange Hostel was below target, while Craigcare Berwick and Villa Maria Catholic Homes Berwick Aged Care Residence met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Berwick?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Dandenong (12 km, four homes), Pakenham (14 km, three homes) and Noble Park (15 km, five homes).
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Tell us a little about the person and why Berwick. 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.