Aged care homes in Ardeer, VIC

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Ardeer, part of the Western Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Ardeer, located within the Western Metro Aged Care Planning Region, currently hosts two residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes hold an impressive average Star Rating of 4.5 out of 5, reflecting a strong commitment to quality standards. Among them, St Andrew's Hostel stands out as the highest-rated option with a full 5-star rating. Families can rely on these government-assessed ratings to make informed care decisions within this Melbourne suburb.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4.5★
+1.4 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
4.5★

Rating distribution

avg 4.5★ · 2 homes
5
1 (50%)
4
1 (50%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Ardeer

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Ardeer

  • All homes in Ardeer score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Ardeer

St Andrew's Hostel
The Community of Cypriots of the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne Inc · Small · Not for Profit
5.05544
Estia Health Ardeer
Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
4.05443

Best by sub-rating in Ardeer

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Estia Health Ardeer4
  2. 2.St Andrew's Hostel4

Best for experience

  1. 1.St Andrew's Hostel5
  2. 2.Estia Health Ardeer4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Estia Health Ardeer5
  2. 2.St Andrew's Hostel5

New to Star Ratings?

Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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