Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views

390 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093

Aged care home4.8 (8 reviews)Government rating 3 out of 5

Deposits (RAD) $650,000 to $750,000

Daily payments (DAP) $150.12 to $173.22 a day

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Government rating updated June 2026

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At a glance

The Australian Government’s published results for this home

Updated June 2026

Government rating: 3out of 5

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Acceptable

Oct–Dec 2025

Registered nurse

24/712 of 12 monthsJul 2025 to Jun 2026

Care each day

214minBelow its 215 targetOct–Dec 2025

Would recommend

94in 1002025 survey

Where it does well2

ComplianceRated Good, 4 out of 5 · Rated Jun 2026
Nine or more medicinesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025

Worth asking about7

Quality measuresRated 1 out of 5, Significant improvement needed · Oct–Dec 2025
Food$15 a resident a day, below the $16 average · Jan–Mar 2026
FallsMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Falls with a major injuryMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Unplanned weight lossMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Restrictive practicesMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Antipsychotic medicinesMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025

Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.

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Rooms and prices

Room types at Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views

These are room types, not confirmed vacancies. Ask the home which rooms are free right now.

Room typeSizeBathroomRefundable deposit (RAD)Daily payment (DAP)

Single room with private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite · 1 person14 m²Ensuite$650,000$150.12 a day

Single room with private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite · 1 person16 m²Ensuite$750,000$173.22 a day

RAD $650,000
DAP $150.12 a day
Single room with private ensuite
- 1 person
- 14 m²
- Private ensuite
RAD $750,000
DAP $173.22 a day
Single room with private ensuite
- 1 person
- 16 m²
- Private ensuite

Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.

Residents and families

What residents and families say

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 Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views 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.

Do staff treat you with respect?Always 40% · Most of the time 60% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you feel safe here?Always 47% · Most of the time 53% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Is this place well run?Always 27% · Most of the time 40% · Some of the time 33% · Never 0%67 in 100
Do you get the care you need?Always 33% · Most of the time 67% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do staff know what they are doing?Always 33% · Most of the time 47% · Some of the time 20% · Never 0%80 in 100
Are you encouraged to do as much as possible for yourself?Always 47% · Most of the time 47% · Some of the time 7% · Never 0%94 in 100
Do staff explain things to you?Always 13% · Most of the time 53% · Some of the time 33% · Never 0%66 in 100
Do you like the food here?Always 13% · Most of the time 47% · Some of the time 33% · Never 7%60 in 100
Do staff follow up when you raise things with them?Always 27% · Most of the time 60% · Some of the time 13% · Never 0%87 in 100
Are staff kind and caring?Always 27% · Most of the time 73% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you have a say in your daily activities?Always 60% · Most of the time 33% · Some of the time 7% · Never 0%93 in 100
How likely are you to recommend this residential aged care home to someone?94 in 100

Reviews from families and visitors4.8from 8 reviewsRead the reviews

4.8out of 5

8 ratings

Quality

How the home is rated

The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.

3out of 5Acceptable

Overall rating, published June 2026

The 4 parts of the rating

Residents’ experience
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
3 out of 5Acceptable
Compliance
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated June 2026
4 out of 5Good
Staffing
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
2 out of 5Improvement needed
Quality measures
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
1 out of 5Significant improvement needed

What the stars mean

Excellent
Good
Acceptable

The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.

Daily life

Care and daily life

Permanent care
Respite care

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $15 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.

Facilities

Lounge areas
Dining rooms

In the rooms: Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Pleasant decor

Visit

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Address
390 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093

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Costs

Costs at Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views

Refundable deposit (RAD): $650,000 to $750,000
Daily payment (DAP): $150.12 to $173.22 a day
Basic daily fee: Everyone pays it, for meals, cleaning, laundry and utilities.
Contributions based on your means: Depend on your income and assets. Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
Higher everyday living fee: Optional, for extra services. A home can only ask you to agree to it after you move in.

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

Health results

Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.

Residents with a pressure injuryPressure injuries1 in 100About the same as the national figure
Residents with a restrictive practiceRestrictive practices91 in 100More than the national figure
Residents with unplanned weight lossUnplanned weight loss10 in 100More than the national figure
Residents who had a fallFalls and major injury36 in 100More than the national figure
Residents who had a fall with a major injuryFalls and major injury4 in 100More than the national figure
Residents taking 9 or more medicinesMedicines34 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents given an antipsychotic medicineMedicines11 in 100More than the national figure

What each result meansShow

Pressure injuriesDamage to the skin and the tissue under it, caused by pressure or rubbing, often over bony areas like hips and heels.
Restrictive practicesAny action that limits a person’s rights or freedom of movement. It should only ever be a last resort. This measure doesn’t count medicines.
Unplanned weight lossLosing weight without trying, which can lead to other health problems.
Falls and major injuryA major injury means a broken bone, a dislocated joint or a serious head injury.
MedicinesTaking 9 or more medicines at once, and antipsychotic medicines. Antipsychotics given for a diagnosed psychosis aren’t counted.

Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.

Staff

Staff and care time

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.

All care, from nurses and care workers214 minutes · target 215

1 minutes under its target

Care from registered nurses45 minutes · target 43

2 minutes above its target

That’s 3 hours 34 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.

A registered nurse on site, day and night

Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calvary Lower Plenty Garden Views 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.

Jul: on site 24/7
Aug: on site 24/7
Sep: on site 24/7
Oct: on site 24/7
Nov: on site 24/7
Dec: on site 24/7
Jan: on site 24/7
Feb: on site 24/7
Mar: on site 24/7
Apr: on site 24/7
May: on site 24/7
Jun: on site 24/7

Next steps

Moving into an aged care home, step by step

It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.

Get an aged care assessmentIt decides whether you can move into an aged care home, and it’s free. You must be 65 or older (50 or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or people who are homeless or at risk of it).Apply online (opens in a new tab), or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Have a means assessmentServices Australia looks at your income and assets to work out what you’ll pay. Your money doesn’t affect whether you can move in.Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
Visit and compare homesAsk to see the room types and the shared spaces.
Apply to the homes you likeEach home has its own application. Ask when a room might be free.
Agree your costs in writingBefore you move in, the home sets out your room price and fees in an agreement for you to sign. Take your time, and ask someone you trust to read it with you.

Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

Location

390 Main Road, Lower Plenty VIC 3093.

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Helpful guides

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1

Some reviews were originally published on Google.

8 reviews

PI

Pam I.

27 May 2026

Five stars for the caring staff. One star for administration.

J

Jo

7 May 2026

Rated 5 out of 5.

HO

Harrison O.

10 March 2026

I visted Clavery Age care as part of our religion class for school. I loved this placement, they had amazing staff and residents, as they were very welcoming. Couldn't recommend this place more.

JH

James H.

6 March 2026

Was at calvary for school placement, delt with Dotti and Nancy the whole week, can't say higher things about this place. Residents are very welcoming and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough

TM

Tyler M.

6 March 2026

Visited Calvary for School Placement and got to spend a week with the amazing staff and residents. Very welcoming group of people and amazing Age care.

RC

Rogine C.

16 October 2022

It's good. But bit hard to get to and public transport is not friendly around there

MM

Mydnite M.

3 June 2020

Gr8 place elderly are looked after very well

JL

Julia L.

18 June 2016

My Pa, John, had to move into high level care at the end of his cancer battle, he was upstairs in the Lavender Unit and it was the best care we could have possibly ever hoped for. The beautiful nurses, personal care attendants, physio, nurse practitioner and support staff were all exemplary. We really felt the love as the time came to say goodbye and all the staff closest to him came to say goodbye and became as emotional as our family. We loved you guys too and so did John. Highest praise to you all for your wonderful care.

Improvement needed

Significant improvement needed

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4

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2

1

Some reviews were originally published on Google.

8 reviews

PI

Pam I.

27 May 2026

Five stars for the caring staff. One star for administration.

J

Jo

7 May 2026

Rated 5 out of 5.

HO

Harrison O.

10 March 2026

I visted Clavery Age care as part of our religion class for school. I loved this placement, they had amazing staff and residents, as they were very welcoming. Couldn't recommend this place more.

JH

James H.

6 March 2026

Was at calvary for school placement, delt with Dotti and Nancy the whole week, can't say higher things about this place. Residents are very welcoming and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough

TM

Tyler M.

6 March 2026

Visited Calvary for School Placement and got to spend a week with the amazing staff and residents. Very welcoming group of people and amazing Age care.

RC

Rogine C.

16 October 2022

It's good. But bit hard to get to and public transport is not friendly around there

MM

Mydnite M.

3 June 2020

Gr8 place elderly are looked after very well

JL

Julia L.

18 June 2016

My Pa, John, had to move into high level care at the end of his cancer battle, he was upstairs in the Lavender Unit and it was the best care we could have possibly ever hoped for. The beautiful nurses, personal care attendants, physio, nurse practitioner and support staff were all exemplary. We really felt the love as the time came to say goodbye and all the staff closest to him came to say goodbye and became as emotional as our family. We loved you guys too and so did John. Highest praise to you all for your wonderful care.