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Aged care homes in Capel Sound
Capel Sound has four 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 Capel Sound with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Capel Sound's four homes (Regis Rosebud, Regis Capel Sound, Calvary Capel Sands and Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care)) 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 Capel Sound
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Regis Rosebud to Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care).
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Rosebud | Capel Sound | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 216 (217)Below | |
| Regis Capel Sound | Capel Sound | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 207 (211)Below | |
| Calvary Capel Sands | Capel Sound | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 218 (223)Below | |
| Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) | Capel Sound | Not rated | Not rated | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 415 (230) |
In brief
- Regis Rosebud: 3 stars overall, 129 places, run by Regis Aged Care; 216 care minutes a day against a 217-minute target.
- Regis Capel Sound: 3 stars overall, 170 places, run by Regis Aged Care; 207 care minutes a day against a 211-minute target.
- Calvary Capel Sands: 3 stars overall, 60 places, run by Calvary Aged Care; 218 care minutes a day against a 223-minute target.
- Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care): no overall rating yet, 26 places, run by Bayside Health; met its care minutes target (415 against 230).
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 Capel Sound, the highest-rated homes are Bolton Clarke Rosebrook (4 stars, 3.3 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Place Rosebud | Rosebud | 1.0 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 216 (217)Below | |
| Bolton Clarke Rosebrook | Rosebud | 3.3 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (217) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Rosebud: two homes from 1.0 km, led by Bolton Clarke Rosebrook (4 stars).
Capel Sound at a glance
- 4 homes in Capel Sound itself, with 385 places, the biggest being Regis Capel Sound (170), and 2 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Mornington Peninsula, 25 homes in all.
- None of the three rated homes here has four or five stars; the highest is Regis Rosebud (3 stars), against 59% four or five stars across Mornington Peninsula.
- Operators: Regis Aged Care (2), Bayside Health and Calvary Aged Care.
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 Capel Sound homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
In Capel Sound itself, Regis Rosebud, Regis Capel Sound and Calvary Capel Sands are rated three stars overall, so compare their sub-ratings with the four-star homes nearby before deciding which to see.
Care minutes fell short of target in January to March 2026 at Regis Rosebud, Regis Capel Sound and Calvary Capel Sands, 3 of the 4 Capel Sound homes with figures, so ask each how it plans to close the gap.
Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) is government-run (by Bayside Health), one of only 13 government-run homes in Greater Melbourne.
With only two other homes within 5 km (Mercy Place Rosebud and Bolton Clarke Rosebrook), a room in Capel Sound may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington | 21 km | 7 | 83% | 1 of 6 |
| Frankston South | 31 km | 3 | 100% | 1 of 3 |
| Carrum Downs | 40 km | 5 | 60% | 4 of 5 |
Help finding a room here
If Capel Sound is where you want to be, we start with its four 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 Capel Sound?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in Capel Sound: Regis Rosebud, Regis Capel Sound, Calvary Capel Sands and Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care). Another two are within 5 km, and the wider Mornington Peninsula council area has 25.
Which aged care homes near Capel Sound have the highest ratings?
Taking Capel Sound and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Bolton Clarke Rosebrook (4 stars, Rosebud), Mercy Place Rosebud (3 stars, Rosebud) and Regis Rosebud (3 stars).
Which homes in Capel Sound are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Regis Rosebud, Regis Capel Sound and Calvary Capel Sands were below target, while Carinya Nursing Home (Frankston Extended Care) met its target.
What other suburbs are close to Capel Sound?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Mornington (21 km, seven homes), Frankston South (31 km, three homes) and Carrum Downs (40 km, five homes).
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Tell us a little about the person and why Capel Sound. 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.