VMCH Shanagolden

· 153-177 Webster Way Pakenham 3810 VIC

Residential aged care at VMCH Shanagolden in Pakenham, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Shanagolden Aged Care Home offers a secure environment, accommodating 90 residents with individualized care focused on choice and independence. The facility features spacious lounge areas, separate dining rooms, and both indoor and outdoor communal spaces. It is located near a local shopping center and the Monash Freeway, ensuring convenient access for visitors.

There is a variety of therapeutic services and activities, alongside outings designed to engage residents. Rooms can be personalized with personal items, and the home includes well-designed communal areas. Meals are prepared on-site by a professional chef, with options available for various dietary needs. Additionally, pastoral care services are provided to residents.

  • Onsite chapel
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Nearby shops
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Specialised allied health services
  • Transport

Top Rated Home in Pakenham

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

8.9Overall Score
208 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

VMCH Shanagolden Reviews

8.7· Recommended by 80% residents

Categories

Staff8.8
Home8.5
Independence9.1
Food6.5
Kindness8.8
Safety9.3

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at VMCH Shanagolden think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Helen Hepburn
Helen Hepburn
 · 18/03/2023

Excellent care facility. Staff excellent.

Michelle Walles
Michelle Walles
 · 28/08/2021

great facility with great staff ...very clean

peter harding
peter harding
 · 21/11/2020

We absolutely love Shanagolden Retirement Village. The atmosphere and management of this Village are great and we are very happy here. Great friendly people! What's not to like?

John Farrell
John Farrell
 · 20/11/2020

Great community of like minded people caring for one another, and living in harmony..

Chris Patto
Chris Patto
 · 09/02/2018

Very clean very good at what they do. Both flats and rooms.


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

VMCH Shanagolden supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
ClassicSingle room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
SuperiorSingle room + ensuite
$125.10 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
SuperiorSingle room + shared bathroom
$114.67 DailyOR$550,000 RAD

About the Staff

208
208 mins
All Care Staff
41 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at VMCH Shanagolden on average received 208 minutes of total daily care (101% 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 Villa Maria Society
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 32004364103

Safety Checks

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

Location

153-177 Webster Way Pakenham 3810 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of VMCH Shanagolden?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at VMCH Shanagolden?

VMCH Shanagolden has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $450,000 and $600,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025