Aged care homes in Hamlyn Heights, VIC
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Hamlyn Heights, part of the Barwon-South Western 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.
Located within the Barwon-South Western ACPR, Hamlyn Heights offers a residential aged care setting for seniors seeking support in this Geelong suburb. The area currently features one aged care facility, which holds an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5. This local service, mecwacare Elstoft House, maintains this 4-star rating, reflecting the quality of care provided in the community according to the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Hamlyn Heights
- All homes in Hamlyn Heights score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Hamlyn Heights 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 Elstoft 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 Hamlyn Heights
| mecwacare Elstoft House MECWA · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.