Aged care homes in Colac, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Colac, part of the Barwon-South Western planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Residents of Colac, located within the Barwon-South Western ACPR, have access to three residential aged care homes serving the local community. Currently, these facilities maintain an average Star Rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, with no homes achieving a 5-star rating at this time. Mercy Place Colac, operated by Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd, stands out as the highest-rated option in the suburb with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Colac
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Colac
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Mercy Place Colac at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Colac
| Mercy Place Colac Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Corangamarah Colac Area Health · Small · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Calvary Barongarook Gardens Calvary Aged Care Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.