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Best Aged Care Homes in Melbourne, 2026

There are 424 residential aged care homes in Melbourne, offering 39,871 resident places. Their rated homes average 3.68 on the Elderberry Index, led by Regis Shenley Manor at 4.78.

Top 10 Aged Care Homes in Melbourne

Ordered by Elderberry Index. Equal scores retain their order in the directory. Read our rating methodology.

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Emerald Hill Residence

Emerald Hill Residence is a 146-place residential aged care home at 203 Napier Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205, run by Claremont and Southport Aged Care. It scores 4.52 on the Elderberry Index.

Residents’ experience
4 / 5
Compliance
5 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality measures
4 / 5
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South Port Community Residential Home

South Port Community Residential Home is a 30-place residential aged care home at 18-30 Richardson Street, Albert Park VIC 3206, run by Claremont and Southport Aged Care. It scores 4.52 on the Elderberry Index.

Residents’ experience
4 / 5
Compliance
5 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality measures
4 / 5

How can you find and compare aged care homes in Melbourne?

Use the Elderberry directory above to browse aged care homes in Melbourne and compare their published Star Ratings and profile information. Elderberry brings My Aged Care data into one local view, making it easier to understand and compare before contacting providers.

Use the same checks for every home on your shortlist:

  • Can the home support the person's current care needs?
  • Is a suitable room available, and when could admission occur?
  • What services, fees and accommodation costs apply to the available place?
  • How practical is the location for regular family visits?
  • Can you visit the home and speak with its care team before deciding?

Star Ratings are a useful comparison point, but they do not confirm care suitability, room availability or current costs. Check those details directly with each shortlisted home.

Where can families arrange aged-care respite in Melbourne?

My Aged Care lists three settings for aged-care respite:

  • The person's home
  • The community
  • An aged care home

Available settings depend on the person's eligibility, needs, and local services.

Approval does not guarantee a respite place. Families should contact the service to confirm availability and booking requirements.

How do you start an aged-care assessment in Melbourne?

Apply through My Aged Care to find out which Australian Government-funded aged care services you may be eligible for. You can start online or call 1800 200 422.

Once you know the type of care required, use Elderberry's Melbourne directory to compare published My Aged Care Star Ratings and profile information for local homes. Confirm care suitability, admission requirements and availability directly with the homes you shortlist.

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