Aged care homes in East Melbourne, VIC
Compare 1 residential aged care home in East Melbourne, 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.
East Melbourne residents have access to one residential aged care facility within the suburb, which currently holds an average Star Rating of 4, or Good, under the government’s quality framework. Mercy Place East Melbourne serves the local community as the highest-rated option, maintaining a 4-star rating. This facility operates within the Western Metro Aged Care Planning Region, ensuring local seniors are supported by services monitored for quality, safety, and care standards.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in East Melbourne
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in East Melbourne
- All homes in East Melbourne score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Mercy Place East Melbourne at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in East Melbourne
| Mercy Place East Melbourne Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.