Aged care homes in Carlton, VIC
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Carlton, part of the Western Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Carlton is served by one residential aged care facility located within the Western Metro Aged Care Planning Region. Local providers maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a consistent standard of care across the suburb. Rathdowne Place, operated by Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd, stands as the highest-rated option in the area, currently holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Carlton
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Carlton
- All homes in Carlton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Carlton reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Rathdowne Place at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Carlton
| Rathdowne Place Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Best by sub-rating in Carlton
Best for staffing
- 1.Rathdowne Place3★
Best for experience
- 1.Rathdowne Place3★
Best for compliance
- 1.Rathdowne Place5★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.