Aged care homes in Prahran, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Prahran, part of the Southern 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.
Located within the Southern Metro Aged Care Planning Region, Prahran offers residents access to two established aged care facilities. These homes maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care across the suburb. The highest-rated service in the area is the mecwacare Trescowthick Centre, which currently holds a 4-star rating. Families can use these government-monitored Star Ratings to compare local options when selecting residential care in Prahran.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Prahran
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- MECWA1 home
- Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited1 home
What to look for in Prahran
- All homes in Prahran 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 mecwacare Trescowthick Centre at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Prahran
| mecwacare Trescowthick Centre MECWA · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes O'Neill Aged Care Residence Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.