Aged care homes in Brunswick, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Brunswick, part of the Northern 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.
Residents in the inner-north suburb of Brunswick have access to two residential aged care facilities within the Northern Metro Aged Care Planning Region. These homes maintain a high standard of care, achieving an impressive average Star Rating of 4.5 out of 5. Boyne Russell House, operated by Melbourne Health, is the standout facility in the area, currently holding a perfect 5-star rating under the government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Brunswick
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Sixth Eastway Pty Ltd1 home
- Melbourne Health1 home
What to look for in Brunswick
- All homes in Brunswick 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 Brunswick
| Boyne Russell House Melbourne Health · Small · Government | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Hope Aged Care Brunswick Sixth Eastway Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.