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Leon G.
26 August 2025Rated 1 out of 5.
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43 Laurel Street, Whittlesea VIC 3757
Deposits (RAD) $450,000 to $550,000
Daily payments (DAP) $103.93 to $127.03 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 the heart of Whittlesea, with convenient access to nearby shops, our aged care residence in Whittlesea – ‘Sunlight’ – is a modern and dignified residential aged care home. With all the charm of a rural setting, Sunlight 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 Whittlesea. TLC Aged Care Whittlesea has an extensive range of on-site services available making Sunlight 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.
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 Sunlight 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 November 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. Sunlight 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, Furnished room, Pleasant decor, Ensuite bathroom, Bedside table
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
43 Laurel Street, Whittlesea VIC 3757
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Sunlight 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 7 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. Sunlight 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
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
43 Laurel Street, Whittlesea VIC 3757.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 1 out of 5.
This place lacks care for residents and for residents families. Makes no sense that employees can walk in after sticking a covid test up their nose without knowing the result when family have to sit for 15mins. The flu vac requirement is also a joke, there is no research findings that state flu vacs stop the spread of flu, therefore for people who want to see their elderly family members can’t because they don’t have a recent flu vac? Let’s not forget that they hardly watch their residents and treat with care. Nurses don't answer buzzes and stand outside room talking to other staff members. The lady who is out the front on Sundays needs an attitude adjustment, unfriendly and rude. My family regrets having my Nan be a resident at sunlight.
My Nana turned 99 yesterday. TLC went above and beyond to make my Nana's day so special. We can't thank you enough for the love and care you give..everyday. Rupa you're an amazing manager and have such an awesome team. We definitely felt the love ❤️ thank you to each and everyone of you ❤️
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