Aged care homes in Northcote, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Northcote, part of the Northern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located in the Northern Metro ACPR, Northcote offers three residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 3.7 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care available within the suburb. Among these providers, Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home is the highest-rated facility in the area, currently achieving a 4-star rating through the federal government’s mandatory Star Ratings system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Northcote
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Northcote
- All homes in Northcote score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Northcote
| Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care Ltd · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Aeralife Northcote Milford Hall Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Northcote Mews DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.