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Sandra G.
19 July 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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970 Plenty Road, South Morang VIC 3752
Deposits (RAD) $550,000 to $850,000
Daily payments (DAP) $127.03 to $196.32 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.
See every resultRooms and prices
These are room types, not confirmed vacancies. Ask the home which rooms are free right now.
RAD $550,000
DAP $127.03 a day
North Dementia Specific Unit 17 RoomsPrices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
San Carlo Homes for the Aged is a not-for-profit, Italian Specific organization governed by a Board of Directors, two of which are Scalabrinian fathers. The facility caters for permanent and respite clients. San Carlo Homes for the Aged began its development in the mid 1970s and the first stage of the complex was opened in 1979. Since then the development and expansion of the facilities and services at South Morang has continued with an increase in dementia specific beds. San Carlo continues to meet the needs of our aged Italian community.
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 San Carlo Homes for the Aged in the 2024 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.
2024 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated April 2023
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. San Carlo Homes for the Aged 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 $14 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe, Pleasant decor, Bedside table
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive policies, inclusive activities and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
970 Plenty Road, South Morang VIC 3752
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call San Carlo Homes for the Aged 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 45 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. San Carlo Homes for the Aged 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
It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.
Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
970 Plenty Road, South Morang VIC 3752.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
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We are very thankful for all the staff for the 15 long years for the exceptional care provided for for my late mum. It was highly appreciated not only the clinical staff including the clean/cosy room, Italian yummy food, lifestyle and admin staff. We are very happy and we have peace of mind that she was looked after very well. Hence a five star review provided to express our gratitude.
Rated 4 out of 5.
I left my baba here for retirement. He shortly after died because they REFUSED to feed him curry. They didnt want to feed him curry so therefore he died. Very disapointment.
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