Aged care homes in Thornbury, VIC
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Thornbury, part of the Northern Metro planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Thornbury residents seeking residential support have access to three aged care homes located within this inner-northern Melbourne suburb. Currently, these facilities hold an average Star Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided within the Northern Metro ACPR. St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly stands out as the highest-rated facility in the area, achieving a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Thornbury
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Thornbury
- All homes in Thornbury score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Thornbury
| St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly Antonine Sisters Aged Care Services Ltd · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Bolton Clarke Medina Manor RSL Care RDNS Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Fronditha Anesi Aged Care Services - Thornbury Fronditha Care · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.