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Aged care homes in Clayton
Clayton has three residential aged care homes, with 14 more within 5 km, the closest being Clarinda on the Park in Clarinda.
Is there an aged care home in Clayton with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Clayton's three homes (The Alexander Aged Care Centre, Villa Maria Catholic Homes Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence and Bupa Clayton) and the 14 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 Clayton
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from The Alexander Aged Care Centre to Bupa Clayton.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexander Aged Care Centre | Clayton | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 231 (215) | |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence | Clayton | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 221 (213) | |
| Bupa Clayton | Clayton | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 209 (219)Below |
In brief
- The Alexander Aged Care Centre: 4 stars overall, 90 places, run by Premier Aged Care; met its care minutes target (231 against 215).
- Villa Maria Catholic Homes Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence: 4 stars overall, 132 places, run by Villa Maria Catholic Homes; met its care minutes target (221 against 213).
- Bupa Clayton: 3 stars overall, 155 places, run by Bupa Aged Care Australia; 209 care minutes a day against a 219-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 Clayton, the highest-rated homes are Warrawee Nursing Home (4 stars, 4.2 km), Clarinda on the Park (4 stars, 1.9 km) and Monash Gardens (4 stars, 3.9 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda on the Park | Clarinda | 1.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 245 (229) | |
| Fronditha Clayton Aged Care | Clayton South | 2.3 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 226 (223) | |
| Estia Health Oakleigh East | Oakleigh | 2.4 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 231 (232)Below | |
| Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service | Oakleigh | 2.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 208 (208) | |
| Oakleigh Manor Care Community | Oakleigh South | 3.1 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 220 (223)Below | |
| Oaklea Hall | Oakleigh | 3.7 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 220 (224)Below | |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes John R Hannah Aged Care Residence | Mulgrave | 3.7 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 209 (205) | |
| Mount Waverley Glades Care Community | Mount Waverley | 3.8 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 214 (223)Below | |
| Bolton Clarke Lexington Gardens | Springvale | 3.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 216 (216) | |
| Monash Gardens | Mulgrave | 3.9 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 232 (215) | |
| Calvary The Regent | Mount Waverley | 4.1 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 207 (216)Below | |
| Nellie Melba Retirement Village Aged Care Centre (Wheelers Hill) | Wheelers Hill | 4.1 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (213) | |
| Nellie Melba Retirement Village | Wheelers Hill | 4.1 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (213) | |
| Warrawee Nursing Home | Bentleigh East | 4.2 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 208 (203) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Oakleigh: three homes from 2.4 km, led by Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service (4 stars).
- Mount Waverley: two homes from 3.8 km, led by Calvary The Regent (3 stars).
- Mulgrave: two homes from 3.7 km, led by Monash Gardens (4 stars).
- Wheelers Hill: two homes from 4.1 km, led by Nellie Melba Retirement Village (4 stars).
- Bentleigh East: one home from 4.2 km, Warrawee Nursing Home (4 stars).
- Clarinda: one home from 1.9 km, Clarinda on the Park (4 stars).
- Clayton South: one home from 2.3 km, Fronditha Clayton Aged Care (3 stars).
- Oakleigh South: one home from 3.1 km, Oakleigh Manor Care Community (3 stars).
Clayton at a glance
- 3 homes in Clayton itself, with 377 places, the biggest being Bupa Clayton (155), and 14 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Monash, 25 homes in all.
- 2 of 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by The Alexander Aged Care Centre, in line with Monash overall (56%).
- Operators: Bupa Aged Care Australia, Premier Aged Care and Villa Maria Catholic Homes.
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 Clayton homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Most homes in Clayton are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being Bupa Clayton (155), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Of the Clayton homes, Bupa Clayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh | 2.9 km | 3 | 67% | 2 of 3 |
| Mount Waverley | 3.9 km | 3 | 0% | 2 of 2 |
| Mulgrave | 4.6 km | 3 | 67% | 1 of 3 |
| Wheelers Hill | 5.4 km | 5 | 60% | 2 of 5 |
Help finding a room here
If Clayton is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the 14 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 Clayton?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Clayton: The Alexander Aged Care Centre, Villa Maria Catholic Homes Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence and Bupa Clayton. Another 14 are within 5 km, and the wider Monash council area has 25.
Which aged care homes near Clayton have the highest ratings?
Taking Clayton and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Warrawee Nursing Home (4 stars, Bentleigh East), Clarinda on the Park (4 stars, Clarinda) and Monash Gardens (4 stars, Mulgrave).
Which homes in Clayton are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Bupa Clayton was below target, while The Alexander Aged Care Centre and Villa Maria Catholic Homes Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Clayton?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Oakleigh (2.9 km, three homes), Mount Waverley (3.9 km, three homes), Mulgrave (4.6 km, three homes) and Wheelers Hill (5.4 km, five homes).
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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.