Aged care homes in Essendon, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Essendon, 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.
Essendon features three accredited residential aged care homes serving the local community within the Western Metro ACPR. These facilities currently maintain an overall average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, indicating a high standard of quality care. Among the local options, Bolton Clarke Trevi Court stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a 4-star rating. Residents and their families can use these government-monitored ratings to evaluate care quality across the suburb.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Essendon
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- RSL Care RDNS Limited1 home
- Arcare Pty Ltd1 home
- Churches of Christ in Queensland1 home
What to look for in Essendon
- All homes in Essendon score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 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 Bolton Clarke Trevi Court at 4★.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Essendon
| Bolton Clarke Trevi Court RSL Care RDNS Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Arcare Essendon Arcare Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service Churches of Christ in Queensland · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.