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Aged care homes in Mornington
Mornington has seven residential aged care homes, but only three other homes sit within 5 km, so the choice close by is limited.
Is there an aged care home in Mornington with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Mornington's seven homes (Peninsula Grange Aged Care, Benetas Corowa Court, Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care, mecwacare Park Hill and three others) and the three 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 Mornington
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Peninsula Grange Aged Care to Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Grange Aged Care | Mornington | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 225 (223) | |
| Benetas Corowa Court | Mornington | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 223 (211) | |
| Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care | Mornington | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 208 (206) | |
| mecwacare Park Hill | Mornington | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 215 (208) | |
| Racecourse Grange Residential Care | Mornington | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 198 (199)Below | |
| Regis Mornington | Mornington | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 215 (215) | |
| Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service | Mornington | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
In brief
- Peninsula Grange Aged Care: 5 stars overall, 102 places, run by Australian Unity Care Services; met its care minutes target (225 against 223).
- Benetas Corowa Court: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Anglican Aged Care Services Group; met its care minutes target (223 against 211).
- Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Uniting Agewell; met its care minutes target (208 against 206).
- mecwacare Park Hill: 4 stars overall, 69 places, run by MECWA; met its care minutes target (215 against 208).
- Racecourse Grange Residential Care: 4 stars overall, 129 places, run by Australian Unity Care Services; 198 care minutes a day against a 199-minute target.
- Regis Mornington: 3 stars overall, 92 places, run by Regis Aged Care; met its care minutes target (215 against 215).
- Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service: no overall rating yet, 170 places, run by IC (Victoria).
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 Mornington, the highest-rated homes are Mornington Bay Care Community (4 stars, 2.2 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mornington Bay Care Community | Mount Martha | 2.2 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 201 (212)Below | |
| Craigcare Mornington | Mount Martha | 2.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (218)Below | |
| Calvary George Vowell | Mount Eliza | 3.2 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 212 (215)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Mount Martha: two homes from 2.2 km, led by Mornington Bay Care Community (4 stars).
- Mount Eliza: one home from 3.2 km, Calvary George Vowell (3 stars).
Mornington at a glance
- 7 homes in Mornington itself, with 802 places, the biggest being Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service (170), and 3 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Mornington Peninsula, 25 homes in all.
- 5 of 6 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Peninsula Grange Aged Care, a stronger showing than Mornington Peninsula overall (59%).
- Operators: Australian Unity Care Services (2), Anglican Aged Care Services Group, IC (Victoria), MECWA, Regis Aged Care and Uniting Agewell.
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 Mornington homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Peninsula Grange Aged Care is rated five stars overall, one of only 9 such homes in Greater Melbourne, so ask early about its waiting list.
Peninsula Grange Aged Care has a five-star residents' experience rating, which comes from an independent survey of the people who live there.
With only three other homes within 5 km (Mornington Bay Care Community, Craigcare Mornington and Calvary George Vowell), a room in Mornington may mean waiting, and a respite stay can sometimes bridge the gap.
Most homes in Mornington are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service (170), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankston South | 9.5 km | 3 | 100% | 1 of 3 |
| Carrum Downs | 19 km | 5 | 60% | 4 of 5 |
| Chelsea | 21 km | 4 | 33% | 3 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Mornington is where you want to be, we start with its seven homes and the three 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 Mornington?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists seven residential aged care homes in Mornington: Peninsula Grange Aged Care, Benetas Corowa Court, Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care, mecwacare Park Hill, Racecourse Grange Residential Care, Regis Mornington and Bentons Lodge - Residential Aged Service. Another three are within 5 km, and the wider Mornington Peninsula council area has 25.
Which aged care homes near Mornington have the highest ratings?
Taking Mornington and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Peninsula Grange Aged Care (5 stars), Benetas Corowa Court (4 stars) and Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care (4 stars).
Which homes in Mornington are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Racecourse Grange Residential Care was below target, while Peninsula Grange Aged Care, Benetas Corowa Court, Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care, mecwacare Park Hill and one other met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Mornington?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Frankston South (9.5 km, three homes), Carrum Downs (19 km, five homes) and Chelsea (21 km, four homes).
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Mornington. 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.