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Aged care homes in Chelsea
Chelsea has four residential aged care homes and no other home within 5 km; the nearest is MiCare Avondrust Lodge in Carrum Downs, about 6.2 km away.
Is there an aged care home in Chelsea with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Chelsea's four homes (Bupa Bonbeach, Chelsea Manor Care Community, Chelsea Parkside Care Community and Lifeview Argyle Court); we do that for you, then come on the tours, for a fixed $1,950 paid by the family.
The homes in Chelsea
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Bupa Bonbeach to Lifeview Argyle Court.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bupa Bonbeach | Chelsea | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 223 (222) | |
| Chelsea Manor Care Community | Chelsea | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 214 (227)Below | |
| Chelsea Parkside Care Community | Chelsea | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (229)Below | |
| Lifeview Argyle Court | Chelsea | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 219 (222)Below |
In brief
- Bupa Bonbeach: 4 stars overall, 96 places, run by Bupa Aged Care Australia; met its care minutes target (223 against 222).
- Chelsea Manor Care Community: 3 stars overall, 70 places, run by DPG Services; 214 care minutes a day against a 227-minute target.
- Chelsea Parkside Care Community: 3 stars overall, 73 places, run by DPG Services; 217 care minutes a day against a 229-minute target.
- Lifeview Argyle Court: no overall rating yet, 45 places, run by Farwell Nominees; 219 care minutes a day against a 222-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.
Chelsea at a glance
- 4 homes in Chelsea itself, with 284 places, the biggest being Bupa Bonbeach (96), and none within 5 km.
- Council area: Kingston, 17 homes in all.
- 1 of 3 rated homes here has four or five stars, led by Bupa Bonbeach, in line with Kingston overall (43%).
- Operators: DPG Services (2), Bupa Aged Care Australia and Farwell Nominees.
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 Chelsea homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Chelsea stands on its own, with no other home within 5 km and the nearest outside the suburb being MiCare Avondrust Lodge in Carrum Downs, about 6.2 km away, so if the four homes here are full, decide early how far the family can travel to visit.
Care minutes fell short of target in January to March 2026 at Chelsea Manor Care Community, Chelsea Parkside Care Community and Lifeview Argyle Court, 3 of the 4 Chelsea homes with figures, so ask each how it plans to close the gap.
All four homes in Chelsea are run by for-profit companies (Bupa Aged Care Australia, DPG Services and Farwell Nominees), and Victoria-wide 56% of rated for-profit homes reach four or five stars against 73% of not-for-profit homes.
In Chelsea itself, Chelsea Manor Care Community and Chelsea Parkside Care Community are rated three stars overall, so compare their sub-ratings with higher-rated homes elsewhere in Kingston before deciding which to see.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mordialloc | 6.5 km | 3 | 33% | 2 of 3 |
| Carrum Downs | 6.6 km | 5 | 60% | 4 of 5 |
| Noble Park | 11 km | 5 | 50% | 4 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Chelsea is where you want to be, we start with its four homes and the nearest homes beyond, 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 Chelsea?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in Chelsea: Bupa Bonbeach, Chelsea Manor Care Community, Chelsea Parkside Care Community and Lifeview Argyle Court. No other home is within 5 km, and the wider Kingston council area has 17.
Which aged care homes near Chelsea have the highest ratings?
Taking Chelsea and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Bupa Bonbeach (4 stars), Chelsea Manor Care Community (3 stars) and Chelsea Parkside Care Community (3 stars).
Which homes in Chelsea are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Chelsea Manor Care Community, Chelsea Parkside Care Community and Lifeview Argyle Court were below target, while Bupa Bonbeach met its target.
What is the nearest aged care home outside Chelsea?
MiCare Avondrust Lodge in Carrum Downs, about 6.2 km away, with 4 stars overall.
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Chelsea. 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.