Aged care homes in Altona North, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Altona North, part of the Western Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Altona North serves the Western Metro ACPR region with three residential aged care homes currently providing services to the local community. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care delivered across the suburb. MECWA operates the highest-rated facility in the area, mecwacare Squires Place, which maintains a 4-star rating under the government’s independent Star Ratings system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Altona North
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- DPG Services Pty Ltd1 home
- Jimroy Pty Ltd1 home
- MECWA1 home
What to look for in Altona North
- All homes in Altona North score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Altona North reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is mecwacare Squires Place at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Altona North
| mecwacare Squires Place MECWA · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Altona Gardens Care Community DPG Services Pty Ltd · Small · For profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Marina Residential Aged Care Service Jimroy Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.