Aged care homes in Jacana, VIC
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Jacana, part of the Northern 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.
Residents of Jacana in Melbourne’s Northern Metro ACPR region have access to one residential aged care facility within the suburb. Currently, local care providers maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a solid standard of quality across the area. McLellan House Hostel, operated by Northern Health, stands out as the highest-rated facility in Jacana, consistently providing care that meets the federal government’s quality benchmarks.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Jacana
- All homes in Jacana 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 McLellan House Hostel at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Jacana
| McLellan House Hostel Northern Health · Small · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Best by sub-rating in Jacana
Best for staffing
Best for experience
Best for compliance
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.