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.

Homes
1
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
5★
Avg experience
3★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
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4
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Provider mix in Jacana

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What 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
4.05354

Best by sub-rating in Jacana

Best for staffing

  1. 1.McLellan House Hostel5

Best for experience

  1. 1.McLellan House Hostel3

Best for compliance

  1. 1.McLellan House Hostel5

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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