Aged care homes in Darley, VIC

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Darley, part of the Grampians 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.

Residents of Darley, Victoria, have access to one residential aged care facility located within the suburb. Part of the Grampians Aged Care Planning Region, the local provider maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care available in this community. The highest-rated service in the area is mecwacare Susan Barton House, which currently holds a 4-star rating under the federal government’s assessment system.

Homes
1
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
3★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (100%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
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Provider mix in Darley

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Darley

  • All homes in Darley score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Darley reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is mecwacare Susan Barton House at 4★.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Darley

mecwacare Susan Barton House
MECWA · Large · Not for Profit
4.04433

Best by sub-rating in Darley

Best for staffing

  1. 1.mecwacare Susan Barton House3

Best for experience

  1. 1.mecwacare Susan Barton House4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.mecwacare Susan Barton House4

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

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