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Aged care homes in Ringwood
Ringwood has four residential aged care homes, with 17 more within 5 km, the closest being Greenway Gardens in Heathmont.
Is there an aged care home in Ringwood with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Ringwood's four homes (Olivet Aged Persons Home, Regis Ringwood, Arcare Ringwood and Estia Health Ringwood) and the 17 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 Ringwood
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Olivet Aged Persons Home to Estia Health Ringwood.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Aged Persons Home | Ringwood | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 220 (215) | |
| Regis Ringwood | Ringwood | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 217 (225)Below | |
| Arcare Ringwood | Ringwood | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 198 (197) | |
| Estia Health Ringwood | Ringwood | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 228 (224) |
In brief
- Olivet Aged Persons Home: 4 stars overall, 137 places, run by Christadelphian Welfare Association (Vic); met its care minutes target (220 against 215).
- Regis Ringwood: 4 stars overall, 90 places, run by Regis; 217 care minutes a day against a 225-minute target.
- Arcare Ringwood: 4 stars overall, 112 places, run by Arcare; met its care minutes target (198 against 197).
- Estia Health Ringwood: 4 stars overall, 169 places, run by Estia Investments; met its care minutes target (228 against 224).
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 Ringwood, the highest-rated homes are Clarendon Grange Hostel (4 stars, 3.0 km), Lionsbrae Hostel (4 stars, 2.5 km) and Greenway Gardens (4 stars, 2.2 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Gardens | Heathmont | 2.2 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 214 (214) | |
| Vermont Aged Care | Vermont | 2.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 202 (203)Below | |
| Lionsbrae Hostel | Ringwood East | 2.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 238 (202) | |
| Arpad Aged Care | Wantirna | 2.9 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (207) | |
| Clarendon Grange Hostel | Wantirna | 3.0 km | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 206 (214)Below | |
| Aeralife Bayswater | Bayswater | 3.1 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services | Bayswater North | 3.2 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 213 (220)Below | |
| Murrenda Residential Aged Care Home | Wantirna | 3.2 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 263 (227) | |
| Warrandyte Gardens Care Community | Ringwood North | 3.3 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (223)Below | |
| Donwood Community Aged Care Services | Croydon | 3.4 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 228 (219) | |
| Wantirna Views Care Community | Wantirna | 3.8 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 200 (218)Below | |
| Croydon Grove Care Community | Croydon | 4.1 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 212 (221)Below | |
| Centennial Lodge | Wantirna South | 4.4 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 232 (228) | |
| Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged | Bayswater | 4.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (216) | |
| Arcare Croydon | Croydon | 4.6 km | Not rated | 4 of 5 | Not rated | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 210 (192) |
| Polish Retirement Home | Bayswater | 4.7 km | Not rated | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | Not rated | 3 of 5 | 208 (171) |
| Arcare Knox | Wantirna South | 4.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (215) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Wantirna: four homes from 2.9 km, led by Clarendon Grange Hostel (4 stars).
- Bayswater: three homes from 3.1 km, led by Tabulam & Templer Home for the Aged (4 stars).
- Croydon: three homes from 3.4 km, led by Donwood Community Aged Care Services (4 stars).
- Wantirna South: two homes from 4.4 km, led by Arcare Knox (4 stars).
- Bayswater North: one home from 3.2 km, Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services (4 stars).
- Heathmont: one home from 2.2 km, Greenway Gardens (4 stars).
- Ringwood East: one home from 2.5 km, Lionsbrae Hostel (4 stars).
- Ringwood North: one home from 3.3 km, Warrandyte Gardens Care Community (4 stars).
Ringwood at a glance
- 4 homes in Ringwood itself, with 508 places, the biggest being Estia Health Ringwood (169), and 17 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Maroondah, 14 homes in all.
- All 4 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Olivet Aged Persons Home, a stronger showing than Maroondah overall (83%).
- Operators: Arcare, Christadelphian Welfare Association (Vic), Estia Investments and Regis.
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 Ringwood homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Most homes in Ringwood are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being Estia Health Ringwood (169), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Three of the 4 homes in Ringwood are run by for-profit companies (Regis, Arcare and Estia Investments), and Victoria-wide 56% of rated for-profit homes reach four or five stars against 73% of not-for-profit homes.
Of the Ringwood homes, Regis Ringwood fell below its care minutes target in January to March 2026, while three homes met theirs.
Arcare Ringwood has a compliance rating below five, so ask what the regulator raised and what has changed.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wantirna | 3.1 km | 4 | 100% | 2 of 4 |
| Bayswater | 4.0 km | 3 | 100% | 0 of 2 |
| Croydon | 4.6 km | 6 | 50% | 3 of 5 |
| Wantirna South | 5.2 km | 4 | 100% | 1 of 4 |
| Donvale | 5.8 km | 4 | 75% | 1 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Ringwood is where you want to be, we start with its four homes and the 17 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 Ringwood?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in Ringwood: Olivet Aged Persons Home, Regis Ringwood, Arcare Ringwood and Estia Health Ringwood. Another 17 are within 5 km, and the wider Maroondah council area has 14.
Which aged care homes near Ringwood have the highest ratings?
Taking Ringwood and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Clarendon Grange Hostel (4 stars, Wantirna), Lionsbrae Hostel (4 stars, Ringwood East) and Greenway Gardens (4 stars, Heathmont).
Which homes in Ringwood are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Regis Ringwood was below target, while Olivet Aged Persons Home, Arcare Ringwood and Estia Health Ringwood met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Ringwood?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Wantirna (3.1 km, four homes), Bayswater (4.0 km, three homes), Croydon (4.6 km, six homes) and Wantirna South (5.2 km, four homes).
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Tell us a little about the person and why Ringwood. 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.