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Aged care homes in Oakleigh
Oakleigh has three residential aged care homes, and 21 more sit within 5 km, which puts it in the top quarter of the suburbs on this site for nearby choice.
Is there an aged care home in Oakleigh with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Oakleigh's three homes (Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service, Oaklea Hall and Estia Health Oakleigh East) and the 21 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 Oakleigh
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service to Estia Health Oakleigh East.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service | Oakleigh | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 208 (208) | |
| Oaklea Hall | Oakleigh | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 220 (224)Below | |
| Estia Health Oakleigh East | Oakleigh | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 231 (232)Below |
In brief
- Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service: 4 stars overall, 134 places, run by Churches of Christ in Queensland; met its care minutes target (208 against 208).
- Oaklea Hall: 4 stars overall, 46 places, run by Aged Care Group; 220 care minutes a day against a 224-minute target.
- Estia Health Oakleigh East: 3 stars overall, 110 places, run by Estia Investments; 231 care minutes a day against a 232-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 Oakleigh, the highest-rated homes are Warrawee Nursing Home (4 stars, 3.4 km), Arcare Nirvana Avenue (4 stars, 3.7 km) and Clarinda on the Park (4 stars, 3.7 km); the nearest 20 of 21 are listed.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimlea Aged Care | Murrumbeena | 2.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 210 (217)Below | |
| Arcare Parkview Malvern East | Malvern East | 2.6 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 213 (211) | |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Corpus Christi Aged Care Residence | Clayton | 2.7 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 221 (213) | |
| The Alexander Aged Care Centre | Clayton | 2.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 231 (215) | |
| Oakleigh Manor Care Community | Oakleigh South | 3.0 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 220 (223)Below | |
| Jewish Care (VIC) Inc Residential Homes Carnegie | Carnegie | 3.0 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 216 (213) | |
| Arcare Carnegie | Carnegie | 3.2 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 221 (220) | |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Ashwood Aged Care Residence | Ashwood | 3.2 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 233 (216) | |
| Warrawee Nursing Home | Bentleigh East | 3.4 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 208 (203) | |
| Bupa Clayton | Clayton | 3.5 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 209 (219)Below | |
| Malvern East Horizons Care Community | Malvern East | 3.6 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 204 (219)Below | |
| Mount Waverley Glades Care Community | Mount Waverley | 3.6 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 214 (223)Below | |
| Clarinda on the Park | Clarinda | 3.7 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 245 (229) | |
| Grand Cedar | Ashwood | 3.7 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (215)Below | |
| Arcare Nirvana Avenue | Malvern East | 3.7 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 220 (219) | |
| Regis East Malvern | Malvern East | 3.8 km | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (222)Below | |
| Calvary The Regent | Mount Waverley | 3.9 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 207 (216)Below | |
| Samarinda Lodge | Ashburton | 4.0 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 222 (209) | |
| Arcare Malvern East | Malvern East | 4.2 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 221 (220) | |
| Fronditha Clayton Aged Care | Clayton South | 4.2 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 226 (223) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Malvern East: five homes from 2.6 km, led by Arcare Nirvana Avenue (4 stars).
- Clayton: three homes from 2.7 km, led by The Alexander Aged Care Centre (4 stars).
- Ashwood: two homes from 3.2 km, led by Villa Maria Catholic Homes Ashwood Aged Care Residence (4 stars).
- Carnegie: two homes from 3.0 km, led by Jewish Care (VIC) Inc Residential Homes Carnegie (4 stars).
- Mount Waverley: two homes from 3.6 km, led by Calvary The Regent (3 stars).
- Ashburton: one home from 4.0 km, Samarinda Lodge (4 stars).
- Bentleigh East: one home from 3.4 km, Warrawee Nursing Home (4 stars).
- Burwood: one home from 4.6 km, Elizabeth Gardens Burwood (4 stars).
Oakleigh at a glance
- 3 homes in Oakleigh itself, with 290 places, the biggest being Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service (134), and 21 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Monash, 25 homes in all.
- 2 of 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service, in line with Monash overall (56%).
- Operators: Churches of Christ in Queensland and Estia Investments.
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 Oakleigh homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Care minutes fell short of target in January to March 2026 at Oaklea Hall and Estia Health Oakleigh East, 2 of the 3 Oakleigh homes with figures, so ask each how it plans to close the gap.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 2.9 km | 3 | 67% | 1 of 3 |
| Malvern East | 3.6 km | 5 | 60% | 2 of 5 |
| Mount Waverley | 3.7 km | 3 | 0% | 2 of 2 |
Help finding a room here
If Oakleigh is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the 21 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 Oakleigh?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Oakleigh: Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service, Oaklea Hall and Estia Health Oakleigh East. Another 21 are within 5 km, and the wider Monash council area has 25.
Which aged care homes near Oakleigh have the highest ratings?
Taking Oakleigh and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Warrawee Nursing Home (4 stars, Bentleigh East), Arcare Nirvana Avenue (4 stars, Malvern East) and Clarinda on the Park (4 stars, Clarinda).
Which homes in Oakleigh are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Oaklea Hall and Estia Health Oakleigh East were below target, while Churches of Christ Oak Towers Aged Care Service met its target.
What other suburbs are close to Oakleigh?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Clayton (2.9 km, three homes), Malvern East (3.6 km, five homes) and Mount Waverley (3.7 km, three 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.