Aged care homes in Preston, VIC

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Preston, part of the Northern 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.

Residents of Preston, located within the Northern Metro Aged Care Planning Region, have access to two residential aged care facilities. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. While no facilities currently achieve a 5-star rating, Uniting AgeWell Preston performs above the local average with a 4-star rating, as evaluated under the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system.

Homes
2
Avg overall
3.5★
+0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
3★
Avg experience
3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 3.5★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (50%)
3
1 (50%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Preston

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Preston

  • All homes in Preston score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Preston reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Uniting AgeWell Preston at 4★.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Preston

Uniting AgeWell Preston
Uniting Agewell Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05434
Preston Hilltop Care Community
DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
3.04333

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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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