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Aged care homes in Frankston South
Frankston South has three residential aged care homes, but only five other homes sit within 5 km, so the choice close by is limited.
Is there an aged care home in Frankston South with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Frankston South's three homes (Village Baxter - Manor, Baptcare Peninsula View Community and Vasey RSL Care Frankston South) and the five 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 Frankston South
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Village Baxter - Manor to Vasey RSL Care Frankston South.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Baxter - Manor | Frankston South | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 220 (201) | |
| Baptcare Peninsula View Community | Frankston South | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 207 (210)Below | |
| Vasey RSL Care Frankston South | Frankston South | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 213 (210) |
In brief
- Village Baxter - Manor: 5 stars overall, 64 places, run by Baptist Village Baxter; met its care minutes target (220 against 201).
- Baptcare Peninsula View Community: 4 stars overall, 106 places, run by Baptcare; 207 care minutes a day against a 210-minute target.
- Vasey RSL Care Frankston South: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Vasey RSL Care; met its care minutes target (213 against 210).
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 Frankston South, the highest-rated homes are Benetas St Paul's Terrace (4 stars, 1.5 km) and Frankston Nursing Home (4 stars, 3.4 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benetas St Paul's Terrace | Frankston | 1.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 229 (210) | |
| Frankston Nursing Home | Frankston | 3.4 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 222 (203) | |
| Mount Eliza Botanica Care Community | Mount Eliza | 3.9 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 203 (203) |
| Regis Frankston | Frankston | 4.1 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 223 (224)Below | |
| Skye Lodge | Frankston | 4.8 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Frankston: four homes from 1.5 km, led by Benetas St Paul's Terrace (4 stars).
- Mount Eliza: one home from 3.9 km, Mount Eliza Botanica Care Community (not yet rated).
Frankston South at a glance
- 3 homes in Frankston South itself, with 290 places, the biggest being Vasey RSL Care Frankston South (120), and 5 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Frankston, 14 homes in all.
- All 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Village Baxter - Manor, a stronger showing than Frankston overall (69%).
- Operators: Baptcare, Baptist Village Baxter and Vasey RSL 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 Frankston South homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Village Baxter - Manor is rated five stars overall, one of only 9 such homes in Greater Melbourne, so ask early about its waiting list.
With only five other homes within 5 km (Benetas St Paul's Terrace, Frankston Nursing Home, Mount Eliza Botanica Care Community and two others), a room in Frankston South may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Frankston South rates better than its council area: 100% of its rated homes have four or five stars, compared with 69% across Frankston.
Of the Frankston South homes, Baptcare Peninsula View Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington | 9.5 km | 7 | 83% | 1 of 6 |
| Carrum Downs | 9.9 km | 5 | 60% | 4 of 5 |
| Chelsea | 14 km | 4 | 33% | 3 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Frankston South is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the five 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 Frankston South?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Frankston South: Village Baxter - Manor, Baptcare Peninsula View Community and Vasey RSL Care Frankston South. Another five are within 5 km, and the wider Frankston council area has 14.
Which aged care homes near Frankston South have the highest ratings?
Taking Frankston South and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Village Baxter - Manor (5 stars), Benetas St Paul's Terrace (4 stars, Frankston) and Frankston Nursing Home (4 stars, Frankston).
Which homes in Frankston South are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Baptcare Peninsula View Community was below target, while Village Baxter - Manor and Vasey RSL Care Frankston South met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Frankston South?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Mornington (9.5 km, seven homes), Carrum Downs (9.9 km, five homes) and Chelsea (14 km, four 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.