57 Intervale Drive, Avondale Heights VIC 3034
Deposits (RAD) $600,000 to $625,000
Daily payments (DAP) $138.58 to $144.35 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
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Rooms and prices
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Avondale Heights Care Community (formerly BlueCross Riverlea) offers a warm and welcoming environment that truly feels like home. From the moment you enter, you’re greeted by a spacious lounge with a cosy fireplace and piano, opening out to a vibrant courtyard perfect for barbeques and social gatherings.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Avondale Heights Care Community in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $13 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Overbed table, Pleasant decor, Furnished room
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Address
57 Intervale Drive, Avondale Heights VIC 3034
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Avondale Heights Care Community to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 42 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Avondale Heights Care Community reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
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Location
57 Intervale Drive, Avondale Heights VIC 3034.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Avondale Heights Care Community is a most caring community. My mother has been there for nine years. Administration are good to deal with. Nursing Staff are very professional and knowledgeable. Kitchen staff do an amazing job with meals. The carers know their residents and treat them with respect and kindness. I highly recommend this venue for aged care.
My parents have recently become permanent residents at Avondaleheights Care community Staff are friendly and ever willing to help both my parents and extended family if there are any concerns . Feedback on how they are doing and updates in any changes in their care is frequent and appreciated
Mum is very well cared for by staff and admin. Nothing has been too much trouble and the tasks are performed cheerfully and smiling. They often have a hug for mum and refers to her caters as beautiful. The food is very tasty and well presented Can only give Riverlea a glowing report and a big thank you from the family.
Staffs very sympathetic environment so clean
My mum is in her 3rd week of respite and will move to permanent care. The decision to put mum in an aged care facility was extremely emotional but Helen, Aatqa and all the staff have lifted a huge weight from my shoulders. They all have a passion for their job and have been nothing less than amazing. The lifestyle team bring a lot of joy to the residents and really engage with them. The kitchen staff and chef are amazing. The personal carers are thoughtful and always smiling. Thank you to all the team. Keep up the good work.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
My mum is having her third stay of respite at riverlea. My sister and i are very happy with the facility the staff are excellent the facility itself is like home. Thankyou for the care provided to my mum.
Good 👍
Care provided for our Dad over 4 years was wonderful. The care, compassion and enjoyment they provided for Dad was fantastic, including when he was in Pallative care there until his last days.
