Aged care homes in Hawthorn East, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Hawthorn East, part of the Eastern 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.
Hawthorn East, located within the Eastern Metro aged care planning region, provides residential support through two local aged care facilities. These homes maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a strong standard of care across the suburb. Auburn House currently stands as the highest-rated facility in the area, holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment framework for providers.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Hawthorn East
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Hawthorn East
- All homes in Hawthorn East score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Auburn House at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Hawthorn East
| Auburn House St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| St Vincent's Care Services Hawthorn St Vincent's Care Services Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 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.