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Aged care homes in South Morang
South Morang has four residential aged care homes, with 7 more within 5 km, the closest being Bethel Aged Care in Mill Park.
Is there an aged care home in South Morang with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring South Morang's four homes (Estia Health Plenty Valley, Estia Health South Morang, San Carlo Homes for the Aged and Bupa South Morang) and the seven 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 South Morang
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Estia Health Plenty Valley to Bupa South Morang.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estia Health Plenty Valley | South Morang | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 225 (225) | |
| Estia Health South Morang | South Morang | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (219)Below | |
| San Carlo Homes for the Aged | South Morang | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 222 (213) | |
| Bupa South Morang | South Morang | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 231 (232)Below |
In brief
- Estia Health Plenty Valley: 4 stars overall, 68 places, run by Estia Investments; met its care minutes target (225 against 225).
- Estia Health South Morang: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Estia Health; 218 care minutes a day against a 219-minute target.
- San Carlo Homes for the Aged: 4 stars overall, 142 places, run by San Carlo Homes for the Aged; met its care minutes target (222 against 213).
- Bupa South Morang: 3 stars overall, 65 places, run by Bupa Aged Care Australia; 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 South Morang, the highest-rated homes are Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel (4 stars, 2.7 km), Arcare Epping (4 stars, 2.3 km) and Epping Meadows Care Community (4 stars, 2.7 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Aged Care | Mill Park | 1.1 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Mill Park Glades Care Community | Mill Park | 1.2 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (226)Below | |
| Arcare Epping | Epping | 2.3 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 223 (222) | |
| Epping Meadows Care Community | Epping | 2.7 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 240 (233) | |
| Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel | Epping | 2.7 km | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 215 (213) | |
| Estia Health Plenty | Plenty | 4.4 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (212) | |
| Bupa Greensborough | Greensborough | 4.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 220 (222)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Epping: three homes from 2.3 km, led by Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel (4 stars).
- Mill Park: two homes from 1.1 km, led by Mill Park Glades Care Community (3 stars).
- Greensborough: one home from 4.5 km, Bupa Greensborough (3 stars).
- Plenty: one home from 4.4 km, Estia Health Plenty (3 stars).
South Morang at a glance
- 4 homes in South Morang itself, with 395 places, the biggest being San Carlo Homes for the Aged (142), and 7 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Whittlesea, 15 homes in all.
- 3 of 4 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Estia Health Plenty Valley, in line with Whittlesea overall (64%).
- Operators: Estia Health (2), Bupa Aged Care Australia and San Carlo Homes for the Aged.
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 South Morang homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Care minutes fell short of target in January to March 2026 at Estia Health South Morang and Bupa South Morang, 2 of the 4 South Morang homes with figures, so ask each how it plans to close the gap.
Most homes in South Morang are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being San Carlo Homes for the Aged (142), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Quality measures (falls, pressure injuries, unplanned weight loss and medication) are rated one star at Bupa South Morang, so ask what each is doing about the measure that pulled its rating down.
Three of the 4 homes in South Morang are run by for-profit companies (Estia Investments, Estia Health and Bupa Aged Care Australia), and Victoria-wide 56% of rated for-profit homes reach four or five stars against 73% of not-for-profit homes.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping | 4.5 km | 6 | 83% | 1 of 6 |
Help finding a room here
If South Morang is where you want to be, we start with its four homes and the seven 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 South Morang?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists four residential aged care homes in South Morang: Estia Health Plenty Valley, Estia Health South Morang, San Carlo Homes for the Aged and Bupa South Morang. Another seven are within 5 km, and the wider Whittlesea council area has 15.
Which aged care homes near South Morang have the highest ratings?
Taking South Morang and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Estia Health Plenty Valley (4 stars), Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel (4 stars, Epping) and Arcare Epping (4 stars, Epping).
Which homes in South Morang are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Estia Health South Morang and Bupa South Morang were below target, while Estia Health Plenty Valley and San Carlo Homes for the Aged met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to South Morang?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Epping (4.5 km, six homes).
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why South Morang. 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.