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Aged care homes in Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs has five residential aged care homes, but only one other home sits within 5 km, so the choice close by is limited.
Is there an aged care home in Carrum Downs with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Carrum Downs's five homes (Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home, MiCare Avondrust Lodge, Carrum Downs Aged Care, Calvary Sandhurst and one other) and the one 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 Carrum Downs
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home to Calvary Bayview.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home | Carrum Downs | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 238 (220) | |
| MiCare Avondrust Lodge | Carrum Downs | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 203 (209)Below | |
| Carrum Downs Aged Care | Carrum Downs | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 218 (224)Below | |
| Calvary Sandhurst | Carrum Downs | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 221 (223)Below | |
| Calvary Bayview | Carrum Downs | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 222 (223)Below |
In brief
- Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home: 4 stars overall, 60 places, run by Merakis Enterprises; met its care minutes target (238 against 220).
- MiCare Avondrust Lodge: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by MiCare; 203 care minutes a day against a 209-minute target.
- Carrum Downs Aged Care: 4 stars overall, 50 places, run by Aged Care Group; 218 care minutes a day against a 224-minute target.
- Calvary Sandhurst: 3 stars overall, 30 places, run by Calvary Aged Care; 221 care minutes a day against a 223-minute target.
- Calvary Bayview: 3 stars overall, 90 places, run by Calvary Aged Care; 222 care minutes a day against a 223-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
The one other home within 5 km of Carrum Downs, Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care, has 3 stars overall, so it is worth widening the search a little.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care | Frankston North | 4.3 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 215 (222)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Frankston North: one home from 4.3 km, Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care (3 stars).
Carrum Downs at a glance
- 5 homes in Carrum Downs itself, with 350 places, the biggest being MiCare Avondrust Lodge (120), and 1 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Frankston, 14 homes in all.
- 3 of 5 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home, in line with Frankston overall (69%).
- Operators: Calvary Aged Care (2), Merakis Enterprises and MiCare.
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 Carrum Downs homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Care minutes fell short of target in January to March 2026 at MiCare Avondrust Lodge, Carrum Downs Aged Care, Calvary Sandhurst and Calvary Bayview, 4 of the 5 Carrum Downs homes with figures, so ask each how it plans to close the gap.
Staffing is rated one star at MiCare Avondrust Lodge in Carrum Downs; before you commit, ask about night and weekend rosters and how much agency staff the home uses.
With only one other home within 5 km (Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care), a room in Carrum Downs may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Carrum Downs leans towards small homes, with Carrum Downs Aged Care and Calvary Sandhurst each having fewer than 60 places, so keep a second choice in mind.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6.6 km | 4 | 33% | 3 of 4 |
| Frankston South | 9.9 km | 3 | 100% | 1 of 3 |
| Dandenong | 13 km | 4 | 25% | 4 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Carrum Downs is where you want to be, we start with its five homes and the one 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
How many aged care homes are in Carrum Downs?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists five residential aged care homes in Carrum Downs: Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home, MiCare Avondrust Lodge, Carrum Downs Aged Care, Calvary Sandhurst and Calvary Bayview. Another one is within 5 km, and the wider Frankston council area has 14.
Which aged care homes near Carrum Downs have the highest ratings?
Taking Carrum Downs and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home (4 stars), MiCare Avondrust Lodge (4 stars) and Carrum Downs Aged Care (4 stars).
Which homes in Carrum Downs are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, MiCare Avondrust Lodge, Carrum Downs Aged Care, Calvary Sandhurst and Calvary Bayview were below target, while Carrum Downs Private Nursing Home met its target.
What other suburbs are close to Carrum Downs?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Chelsea (6.6 km, four homes), Frankston South (9.9 km, three homes) and Dandenong (13 km, four homes).
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Tell us a little about the person and why Carrum Downs. 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.