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Graeme W.
13 July 2026Great staff, great care.
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209-225 South Valley Road, Highton VIC 3216
Deposits (RAD) $500,000 to $525,000
Daily payments (DAP) $115.48 to $121.25 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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Highton Gardens Care Community is located in a scenic residential neigbourhood in Geelong with Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre just a few minutes away and the best the Geelong region has to offer on our doorstep. Our lovely gardens are delightful year-round and abloom in the spring. Our well-appointed Care Community has spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, with shaded courtyards and a gazebo ideal for entertainers to perform, loved ones to spend time together or to enjoy quiet moments of reflection.
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 Highton Gardens 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.
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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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, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe, Pleasant decor, Cooling and heating, 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
209-225 South Valley Road, Highton VIC 3216
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Highton Gardens Care Community to arrange a time.
Costs
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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. Highton Gardens 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
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
209-225 South Valley Road, Highton VIC 3216.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Great staff, great care.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Having looked at many aged care providers we've found Highton Gardens to be a standout in community aged care with friendly attentive staff, a wonderful staff buddy arrangement with each resident, immaculately maintained interiors always fresh and bright, with generously sized living and garden spaces, and homey open plan kitchen areas, all of which gave us a reassuring introduction to a very welcoming new home for our loved one. From our first meeting with Ushani and Jess, they listened and understood our situation, acknowledged the particular physical needs and other challenges that we faced in transitioning my 90 YO Mum into 24/7 aged care after a long period in hospital and rehab. The entire Highton Gardens team were committed from day one to my Mum's welfare, going above and beyond - we cannot thank you enough for that outstanding support. Mum has settled so well, visiting friends all say she has never looked better. We agree - that is what safety, homey comforts, meaningful engagement, excellent personalised 24/7 care from committed people can do - giving us peace of mind we have made the best choice for our Mum. Thank you to everyone 💐
I’m beyond thankful that I found Highton Gardens to care for my mum in her time of need. I’d only ever heard negative stories about aged care but even after 18 months since her first stay, I cannot fault a thing - especially the staff. They are professional, attentive, enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming. In fact, I now feel as though I’m arriving home when I visit. The activities and events they put on are also sensational - especially the recent cocktail party and Christmas celebrations! I am so so grateful that mum is in a safe, caring and stimulating new home. It made the difficult choice a much more comfortable and reassuring one. Our family are able to worry less and focus on spending quality time together.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Highton Gardens Aged Care really do put their residents first. My Father has been there for 16 months and has found the support workers and Nurses to be friendly and of great support to him. I highly recommend this facility for any family wanting this necessary support for a loved one
The team at this facility are absolutely lovely. I came in to visit a friend who recently moved here, and was greeted by welcoming and extremely helpful staff. Thank you to the staff for making this home so inviting.
I’d like to express my thanks and appreciation to the staff at Highton Gardens in particular Shaun and Georgia. Their understanding, personal interest and time spent in helping support my mother at a difficult time was greatly appreciated.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Transition into aged care at Highton Gardens Care Community has been a positive experience for my parents. Firstly starting as a trial with respite care then making the decision to stay permanently because of the caring supportive environment provided by all the staff. This home has a great culture where the residents well being is of the highest priority. Very happy family here
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