Aged care homes in Croydon, VIC

Compare 6 residential aged care homes in Croydon, part of the Eastern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Eastern Metro ACPR, Croydon provides a range of residential aged care options for local seniors. There are currently 6 aged care homes serving the suburb, which maintain an average Star Rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. While no local facilities currently hold a 5-star rating, Croydon Grove Care Community stands out as the highest-rated residence in the area, currently achieving a 4-star rating under the federal government system.

What to look for in Croydon

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 6 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Croydon Grove Care Community at 4★.
• 2 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated aged care homes in Croydon

1. 1
   Croydon Grove Care Community

   DPG Services Pty Ltd · Small
   4.0
2. 2
   Bupa Croydon

   Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   Donwood Community Aged Care Services

   Donwood Community Aged Care Services Inc · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   Park Lane Croydon

   Norsan Pty Ltd · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   Croydon Place Care Community

   DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   Arcare Croydon

   Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
   0.0

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