Aged care homes in North Geelong, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in North Geelong, part of the Barwon-South Western planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
North Geelong currently hosts two aged care facilities within the Barwon-South Western ACPR region. These homes hold an average Star Rating of 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting a diverse range of care standards across the local area. While no facilities in the suburb have achieved a 5-star rating, the McKellar Centre, operated by Barwon Health, stands out as the highest-rated option with a 4-star overall performance rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in North Geelong
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in North Geelong
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is McKellar Centre at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in North Geelong
| McKellar Centre Barwon Health · Large · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Multicultural Community Services Geelong Inc Multicultural Community Services Geelong Incorporated · Large · Not for Profit | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.