Aged care homes in Richmond, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Richmond, part of the Northern Metro 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.
Richmond, located within the Northern Metro Aged Care Planning Region, currently hosts two residential aged care facilities. These homes hold an average Star Rating of 2 out of 5, indicating a range of quality standards across the suburb. There are currently no 5-star facilities in the area, though mecwacare Rositano House stands out as the highest-rated provider, maintaining a 4-star rating under the government’s quality assessment framework for aged care services.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesWhat to look for in Richmond
- 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 mecwacare Rositano House at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
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| mecwacare Rositano House MECWA · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| mecwacare John Hood Terrace MECWA · Small · 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.