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Aged care homes in Dandenong
Dandenong has four residential aged care homes, with 9 more within 5 km, the closest being Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home in Doveton.
Is there an aged care home in Dandenong with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Dandenong's four homes (Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home, Estia Health Dandenong, Mercy Place Dandenong and Calvary Scottvale) and the nine 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 Dandenong
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home to Calvary Scottvale.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home | Dandenong | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 205 (206)Below | |
| Estia Health Dandenong | Dandenong | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 229 (230)Below | |
| Mercy Place Dandenong | Dandenong | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 214 (216)Below | |
| Calvary Scottvale | Dandenong | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 217 (224)Below |
In brief
- Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home: 4 stars overall, run by Wintringham; 205 care minutes a day against a 206-minute target.
- Estia Health Dandenong: 3 stars overall, 60 places, run by Estia Investments; 229 care minutes a day against a 230-minute target.
- Mercy Place Dandenong: 3 stars overall, 120 places, run by Mercy Aged and Community Care; 214 care minutes a day against a 216-minute target.
- Calvary Scottvale: 3 stars overall, 110 places, run by Calvary Aged Care; 217 care minutes a day against a 224-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 Dandenong, the highest-rated homes are Belvedere Aged Care (4 stars, 3.5 km), Estia Health Keysborough (4 stars, 4.1 km) and Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home (4 stars, 2.1 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home | Doveton | 2.1 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 279 (224) | |
| Uniting AgeWell Noble Park | Noble Park | 2.7 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 212 (214)Below | |
| Noble Gardens Residential Aged Care | Noble Park | 3.4 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 216 (227)Below | |
| Belvedere Aged Care | Noble Park | 3.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 222 (232)Below | |
| Regis Dandenong North | Dandenong North | 3.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 234 (232) | |
| Noble Manor Residential Aged Care | Noble Park | 4.0 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 216 (225)Below | |
| Estia Health Keysborough | Keysborough | 4.1 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 230 (222) | |
| Arcare Keysborough | Keysborough | 4.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 216 (216) | |
| Outlook Gardens Aged Care | Dandenong North | 4.9 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 214 (212) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Noble Park: four homes from 2.7 km, led by Belvedere Aged Care (4 stars).
- Dandenong North: two homes from 3.6 km, led by Outlook Gardens Aged Care (4 stars).
- Keysborough: two homes from 4.1 km, led by Estia Health Keysborough (4 stars).
- Doveton: one home from 2.1 km, Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home (4 stars).
Dandenong at a glance
- 4 homes in Dandenong itself, with 290 places, the biggest being Mercy Place Dandenong (120), and 9 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Greater Dandenong, 15 homes in all.
- 1 of 4 rated homes here has four or five stars, led by Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home, a weaker showing than Greater Dandenong overall (47%).
- Operators: Calvary Aged Care, Estia Investments, Mercy Aged and Community Care and Wintringham.
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 Dandenong homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Care minutes fell short of target in January to March 2026 at Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home, Estia Health Dandenong, Mercy Place Dandenong and Calvary Scottvale, 4 of the 4 Dandenong homes with figures, so ask each how it plans to close the gap.
Residents' experience is rated two stars or fewer at Estia Health Dandenong, so on a visit ask to speak with a resident or a family member without staff present.
In Dandenong itself, Estia Health Dandenong, Mercy Place Dandenong and Calvary Scottvale are rated three stars overall, so compare their sub-ratings with the four-star homes nearby before deciding which to see.
Dandenong is mostly not-for-profit territory: 3 of its 4 homes belong to not-for-profit operators such as Wintringham, Mercy Aged and Community Care and Calvary Aged Care.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Park | 3.3 km | 5 | 50% | 4 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Dandenong is where you want to be, we start with its four homes and the nine 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 Dandenong?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in Dandenong: Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home, Estia Health Dandenong, Mercy Place Dandenong and Calvary Scottvale. Another nine are within 5 km, and the wider Greater Dandenong council area has 15.
Which aged care homes near Dandenong have the highest ratings?
Taking Dandenong and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Belvedere Aged Care (4 stars, Noble Park), Estia Health Keysborough (4 stars, Keysborough) and Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home (4 stars, Doveton).
Which homes in Dandenong are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Wintringham Eunice Seddon Home, Estia Health Dandenong, Mercy Place Dandenong and Calvary Scottvale were below target.
What other suburbs are close to Dandenong?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Noble Park (3.3 km, five homes).
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Dandenong. 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.