Victoria · ACQSC ratings · Updated 2026
Victoria residential aged care — 12 listed providers
Victoria's aged-care sector is anchored by Melbourne's eastern + south-eastern corridors, with strong regional clusters in Geelong + Ballarat. Mecwacare, Benetas, Bolton Clarke and Estia Health dominate provider share. ACQSC star ratings, published RAD prices, bed counts + ownership type. Real data from My Aged Care + ACQSC quarterly ratings.
★Key takeaways
- ✓12 verified Victoria residential aged-care providers — 0 5-star + 9 4-star ACQSC ratings. 1,201 total beds.
- ✓Median RAD price: $829,000. Range: $390,000 — $1,400,000.
- ✓Melbourne RAD prices are slightly below Sydney for equivalent service tier — premium eastern-suburbs homes typically price $500k–$750k. Victoria has the strongest CALD (culturally + linguistically diverse) aged-care infrastructure in Australia, with multiple Greek, Italian, Polish, Vietnamese and Chinese-specific homes serving long-established communities.
- ✓Source: ACQSC star ratings + My Aged Care provider register (federal). Updated when ACQSC releases revised quarterly ratings.
ACQSC leaderboard · Victoria
Victoria aged-care providers ranked by ACQSC star rating
Sorted by ACQSC star rating (5 = Excellent, 1 = Significant Improvement Needed). Tie-break: bed count. Click any provider for full profile.
| # | Provider | Suburb | ACQSC | Beds | Max RAD | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Freemasons | Royal Freemasons Coppin Centre (Melbourne / St Kilda Road) | 4★ | 207 | $1400k | — |
| 2 | Vasey RSL Care | Vasey RSL Care Frankston South (RSL Park) | 4★ | 120 | $390k | — |
| 3 | Ryman Healthcare | Nellie Melba Retirement Village Aged Care Centre (Wheelers Hill) | 4★ | 114 | $829k | — |
| 4 | Doutta Galla Aged Services | Doutta Galla Avondale Heights | 4★ | 108 | $608k | — |
| 5 | MECWACare | mecwacare Malvern Centre | 4★ | 101 | $660k | — |
| 6 | Benetas | Benetas St Paul's Terrace (Frankston South) | 4★ | 80 | $650k | NFP (faith) |
| 7 | Estia Health | Estia Health Plenty Valley (South Morang) | 4★ | 67 | $550k | — |
| 8 | Arcare Aged Care | Arcare Brighton | 4★ | 61 | $975k | — |
| 9 | Jewish Care Victoria | Gary Smorgon House / Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Nursing Home (Caulfield) | 4★ | — | $1002k | NFP (faith) |
| 10 | Mercy Health | Mercy Place Parkville | 3★ | 140 | $840k | NFP (faith) |
| 11 | Calvary Aged Care | Calvary Huntly Suites (Caulfield South / Calvary Kooyong precinct) | 3★ | 83 | $875k | NFP (faith) |
| 12 | Uniting AgeWell | Uniting AgeWell Box Hill (Box Hill Manor) | — | 120 | — | NFP (faith) |
RAD price snapshot · Victoria
Victoria RAD prices in 2026
Minimum
$390,000
Median
$829,000
Maximum
$1,400,000
Based on 11 Victoria providers with published RAD prices. RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit, the lump-sum room price (refundable on departure). DAP = Daily Accommodation Payment, the daily-rent alternative. From 2024 every Australian aged-care service must publish at least one room's RAD; many publish full RAD ranges.
Sector composition · Victoria
Victoria aged-care sector mix
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Other
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Faith-based not-for-profit
ACQSC explained
How ACQSC star ratings work
What ACQSC measures. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission rates every Australian residential aged-care service quarterly against the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards: consumer dignity, ongoing assessment, personal care, services + supports, organisation\'s service environment, feedback + complaints, human resources + organisational governance.
The rating scale. 5 stars (Excellent) = substantially exceeds standards, 4 stars (Good) = exceeds, 3 stars (Acceptable) = meets, 2 stars (Improvement Needed) = below standard, 1 star (Significant Improvement Needed) = serious concerns. Sector average is 3.4.
Frequency. Ratings update quarterly. A service\'s rating reflects the most recent ACQSC accreditation visit + quality indicators (resident experience surveys + staff care minutes against the 215-minute target).
Authority. ACQSC VIC + DFFH Aged Care Branch — full provider register + ratings.
Common questions
Victoria aged care — common questions
Are Victorian aged-care homes cheaper than NSW?
Slightly. Melbourne metropolitan 4-star homes price RADs between $450,000 and $700,000 — a $50,000–$100,000 discount on equivalent Sydney homes. Regional Victoria (Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo) typically $300,000–$500,000.
Which Melbourne suburbs have the highest aged-care concentration?
Box Hill, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Glen Iris, Caulfield, Brighton, Doncaster and the Mornington Peninsula host the densest 4-5 star residential aged-care supply. The Bayside / Beach Road corridor has multiple high-end harbour-view homes typically priced above $750,000 RAD.
Are Victorian Catholic aged-care homes systemic or independent?
Mostly independent. The largest Victorian Catholic aged-care operators (Mercy Health, St Vincent's Care Services, Villa Maria Catholic Homes) are independently governed by religious orders or trusts. The Archdiocese of Melbourne does not operate residential aged-care directly. This contrasts with the schools sector, where Catholic systemic dominates.
How does CALD-specific aged care work in Victoria?
Approximately 15% of Victorian residential aged-care beds are in services with a specific cultural focus (Greek, Italian, Polish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Macedonian, Croatian). These homes provide in-language staff, cultural cuisine and community connection. Examples: Fronditha (Greek), Co.As.It (Italian), Vasey RSL (Veterans + CALD).
Methodology
Data + sources
ACQSC star ratings + provider details sourced from My Aged Care (Australian Government provider register) + the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission quarterly ratings.
Each provider entry cross-referenced against public records against the My Aged Care record. RAD prices published per the 2024 transparency requirements. Bed counts current as of last verification cycle.
Sector mix categories: Faith-based not-for-profit (Christian/Catholic/Jewish/Anglican charities), Secular not-for-profit (community-based), ASX-listed corporate (Regis, Estia + similar), Private operator (proprietorship + private group).
Released under CC BY 4.0 with attribution to ACQSC + My Aged Care for source data.