Aged care homes in Parkville, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Parkville, part of the Western Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Parkville, located within the Western Metro ACPR, currently hosts two residential aged care facilities. These homes hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care available in this inner-Melbourne suburb. While no facilities in the area have achieved a 5-star rating, the Elderly Chinese Home, operated by Elderly Chinese Home Inc, stands out as the highest-rated provider locally with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Parkville
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Parkville
- All homes in Parkville score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 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 Elderly Chinese Home at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Parkville
| Elderly Chinese Home Elderly Chinese Home Inc · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Mercy Place Parkville Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 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.