Aged care homes in Whittlesea, VIC
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Whittlesea, 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.
Located in Melbourne’s Northern Metro region, the suburb of Whittlesea offers two residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the area. Among these local options, Whittlesea Lodge stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently achieving a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Whittlesea
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Arcanola Pty Ltd1 home
- TLC Whittlesea Pty Ltd1 home
What to look for in Whittlesea
- All homes in Whittlesea score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Whittlesea reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Whittlesea Lodge at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Whittlesea
| Whittlesea Lodge Arcanola Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Sunlight Residential Aged Care TLC Whittlesea Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 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.