Elderly Care Services in Frankston: A Complete Guide for Families (2026)
Frankston is one of Melbourne's fastest-aging municipalities. The City of Frankston has approximately 26,000 residents over 65, with significant pockets of socioeconomic disadvantage in central Frankston and growing high-needs populations in Frankston South and Langwarrin.
Covering Frankston, Frankston South, Frankston North, Seaford, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Skye, and Sandhurst. Updated May 2026.
Frankston Elderly Population at a Glance
~26,000
Frankston LGA residents 65+
18.7%
Of Frankston population aged 65+
22%
Of over-65s living alone
15+
Residential aged care facilities in region
Major Health Services for Elderly
| Service | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Frankston Hospital (Peninsula Health) | 2 Hastings Rd, Frankston | (03) 9784 7777 |
| Mornington Centre (Aged Care) | Mornington | (03) 5976 9000 |
| Frankston Integrated Health Centre | 15 Davey St, Frankston | (03) 9784 8100 |
| Frankston Community Health | 12-32 Hastings Rd | (03) 8770 6311 |
| Mornington Peninsula Aged Persons Mental Health | Frankston | 1300 792 977 |
Government Programs (Free or Subsidised)
My Aged Care — National Gateway
Phone 1800 200 422. First step for all government-subsidised aged care including HCP, CHSP, and residential care assessments. Frankston is in the Melbourne South aged care planning region.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Entry-level subsidised home help: cleaning, meals, transport, social support. Major Frankston providers: Peninsula Health, Frankston City Council, Catholic Homes, Mecwacare.
Home Care Packages (HCP)
For higher needs. Levels 1–4. Average wait in Frankston region: 6–9 months for Level 3–4. Major providers: Peninsula Home Care, mecwacare, Bolton Clarke, BaptCare.
Frankston City Council Senior Services
Phone 1300 322 322. Senior Citizens Centres, social activity programs, transport, podiatry clinics, and seniors festival events.
Community Services & Senior Centres
Frankston Senior Citizens Club
26 Cranbourne Rd. Cards, social outings, lunches.
Carrum Downs Seniors Centre
Activities, exercise classes, day trips.
U3A Frankston
100+ classes for over-50s. Affordable annual membership.
Mecwacare Adult Day Programs
Frankston, Carrum Downs — respite for carers.
Meals on Wheels Frankston
Daily delivered meals plus brief welfare check.
Frankston Library Senior Services
Home library service, tablet/iPad classes.
Frankston-Specific Considerations for Elderly Living Alone
Public Transport Limitations
Buses run hourly across most Frankston suburbs — less frequently to Carrum Downs and Langwarrin. The Frankston train line to Melbourne is well-served, but local errands often require a car or RouteBus seniors transport. Loss of driving can dramatically reduce independence in the outer suburbs.
Climate & Coastal Hazards
Cool wet winters and warm summers. Coastal humidity worsens arthritis. Ozone alerts and poor air quality on hot days are increasingly common. See our Elderly Heat Safety Guide and Winter Safety Guide.
Long Distances Within the Municipality
Frankston North and Langwarrin are 10–15km from major hospitals. Daily wellness check-in calls are particularly valuable for residents in outer suburbs where family may live 30–60 min away.
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