Aged care homes in Sydenham, VIC

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Sydenham, part of the Western Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Sydenham, located within the Western Metro ACPR, currently hosts four residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes maintain an average Star Rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. While no facilities currently hold a 5-star rating, Arcare Hillside stands out as the highest-rated option in the area, achieving a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.

What to look for in Sydenham

• All homes in Sydenham score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Arcare Hillside at 4★.
• 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Sydenham

1. 1
   Arcare Hillside

   Arcare Pty Ltd · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   Arcare Sydenham

   Arcare Pty Ltd · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   Royal Freemasons Springtime

   Royal Freemasons Ltd · Small
   4.0
4. 4
   Aeralife Watergardens

   Heritage Care Pty Ltd · Large
   3.0

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