23 Forest Drive, Frankston North VIC 3200
Deposits (RAD) $450,000 to $500,000
Daily payments (DAP) $103.93 to $115.48 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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Located in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Frankston North, with convenient access to nearby shops and public transport, our aged care residence – ‘Forest Lodge’ – is a modern and friendly residential aged care home. Forest Lodge proudly offers a comprehensive array of senior care services, catering to the diverse needs of older people seeking quality nursing home and aged care options in Frankston North. Forest Lodge has an extensive range of on site services available making it a unique place to live, including a community medical centre, allied health services including a hydrotherapy pool, gym, physiotherapy, dietetics and podiatry, a resident’s sports bar and café, and virtual reality cinema. At Forest Lodge, you'll find a bright and airy environment offering high-quality care within a modern setting. A choice of outdoor areas, combined with open living spaces offers a relaxed and convivial lifestyle.
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 Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care 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.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated February 2025
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
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: Built in wardrobe, Overbed table, Pleasant decor, Furnished room, Ensuite bathroom
The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety, inclusive policies and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
23 Forest Drive, Frankston North VIC 3200
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care 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 37 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. Forest Lodge Residential Aged Care 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
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
23 Forest Drive, Frankston North VIC 3200.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
The TLC FOREST LODGE, is directly connected and supported by the GPs at TLC MEDICAL CENTRE. The GPs I have personally interacted with, have been lovely. Very patient and understanding. My son is also a patient. Highly recommended for all your family needs. 5 STARS ✨
My mum has been in TLC Forest Lodge Frankston north for 2 years now. She began in the dementia ward, then she was moved to general ward. I could not fault the dementia ward staff. So very hard working ,friendly and caring. General ward are no different hard working , friendly and caring . With a free nail salon on Wednesdays . Plenty of activities and Bus outings though out the week . I found the meals very satisfactory ( family can join their loved ones for meals for a small fee) there's also a private dining room if you wish to have private meals or celebrate 🥂 birthdays ect. The free cafe is fabulous 😍 to relax and chat with loved ones.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 1 out of 5.
My late nan Maureen B was cared for so so well in the Sherbrooke wing by Zoe ,Taylor and felicity .The compassion and care by weekday staff could not be faulted . .. .you all are truly such a blessing for all the residents and their family members .
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Understaffed..no stimulation- stuck in front of a TV. Always having to keep facility in check with various issues ..no private room for intimate family celebration but a gym that no one uses…food under par..wouldn’t recommend ..
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
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