Aged care homes in Heywood, VIC

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Heywood, 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 Aged Care Planning Region, Heywood offers residential aged care services through one local facility. The Sydney-Lynne Quayle & Fitzroy Lodge Hostels, operated by Heywood Rural Health, currently holds a 4-star rating. This facility contributes to the suburb’s average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, providing essential support for older residents within this Victorian community while maintaining the quality standards monitored by the federal government.

What to look for in Heywood

• All homes in Heywood 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 The Sydney-Lynne Quayle & Fitzroy Lodge Hostels at 4★.
• 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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