Aged care homes in Footscray, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Footscray, part of the Western Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Western Metro Aged Care Planning Region, Footscray offers four residential aged care homes to support the local senior community. These facilities currently hold an average Star Rating of 3 out of 5, reflecting the overall quality of care in the area. Among these local options, Baptcare – Westhaven Community, operated by Baptcare Ltd, stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently achieving a 4-star rating through the government’s quality assessment system.

What to look for in Footscray

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Footscray reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Baptcare - Westhaven Community at 4★.
• 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Footscray

1. 1
   Baptcare - Westhaven Community

   Baptcare Ltd · Large
   4.0
2. 2
   Royal Freemasons Footscray

   Royal Freemasons Ltd · Small
   4.0
3. 3
   Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility

   Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   James Barker House

   The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust · Large
   0.0

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