Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU)

· 1 Investigator Avenue Lara 3212 VIC

Residential aged care at Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU) in Lara, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite

About our home

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Lara

One of the top homes in Lara according to residents and Government service audits.

8.3Overall Score
221 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU) Reviews

8.7· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff8.3
Home8.8
Independence9.1
Food7.7
Kindness9.0
Safety9.4

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU) think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Phil Allanson
Phil Allanson
 · 31/12/2022

Could not ask for better Fantastic care not only for our loved ones But the family as well ❤️

Michael Green
Michael Green
 · 31/12/2022

The staff are great try very hard to be accommodating but they need more of them in these difficult times.

Andrew Kuhne
Andrew Kuhne
 · 14/12/2022

A very caring aged care home that has looked after Mum for a number of years.

Roger Bush
Roger Bush
 · 21/05/2022

Pretty damn good. RAT tested at the door, checked carefully before entry.Staff are good. No complaints.

Dianne Blair-Bush
Dianne Blair-Bush
 · 28/01/2022

cannot fault. The level of care provided has been outstanding and our family is very grateful.


Rooms & Pricing

No Accommodation fee for respite

You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

Concessional residents welcome

Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU) supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Standard RoomSingle room + ensuite
$103.93 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Premium RoomSingle room + ensuite
$127.03 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Shared BathroomSingle room + shared bathroom
$92.38 DailyOR$400,000 RAD

About the Staff

221
221 mins
All Care Staff
41 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU) on average received 221 minutes of total daily care (105% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by Karingal St Laurence Limited
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 74614366031

Safety Checks

  • Certification valid
  • Has not received notice of sanction
  • Is accredited

Location

1 Investigator Avenue Lara 3212 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU)?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU)?

Costa House - Karingal St Laurence (genU) has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 1 August 2026