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Aged care homes in Epping
Epping has six residential aged care homes, with 6 more within 5 km, the closest being Bethel Aged Care in Mill Park.
Is there an aged care home in Epping with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Epping's six homes (Estia Health Epping VIC, Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel, Arcare Epping, Epping Meadows Care Community and two others) and the six within 5 km; we do that for you, then come on the tours, for a fixed $1,950 paid by the family.
The homes in Epping
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Estia Health Epping VIC to Aeralife Northpoint.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estia Health Epping VIC | Epping | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 232 (227) | |
| Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel | Epping | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 215 (213) | |
| Arcare Epping | Epping | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 223 (222) | |
| Epping Meadows Care Community | Epping | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 240 (233) | |
| Oxa Care | Epping | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 201 (202)Below | |
| Aeralife Northpoint | Epping | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 222 (221) |
In brief
- Estia Health Epping VIC: 4 stars overall, 70 places, run by Estia Investments; met its care minutes target (232 against 227).
- Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel: 4 stars overall, 42 places, run by The Community of Cypriots of the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne; met its care minutes target (215 against 213).
- Arcare Epping: 4 stars overall, 120 places, run by Arcare; met its care minutes target (223 against 222).
- Epping Meadows Care Community: 4 stars overall, 123 places, run by DPG Services; met its care minutes target (240 against 233).
- Oxa Care: 4 stars overall, 240 places, run by Oxha Health; 201 care minutes a day against a 202-minute target.
- Aeralife Northpoint: 3 stars overall, 148 places, run by Heritage Care; met its care minutes target (222 against 221).
Care minutes are the average per resident per day in January to March 2026, with the home's target in brackets.
Star Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Shown as published in August 2026; they may have changed since. See the current rating on My Aged Care.
Other homes within 5 km
Within 5 km of Epping, the highest-rated homes are Estia Health Plenty Valley (4 stars, 4.2 km) and Estia Health South Morang (4 stars, 4.5 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Aged Care | Mill Park | 3.8 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Mill Park Glades Care Community | Mill Park | 3.9 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 209 (226)Below | |
| Estia Health Plenty Valley | South Morang | 4.2 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 225 (225) | |
| Baptcare Wattle Grove Community | Lalor | 4.2 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 221 (220) | |
| Bupa South Morang | South Morang | 4.3 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 231 (232)Below | |
| Estia Health South Morang | South Morang | 4.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (219)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- South Morang: three homes from 4.2 km, led by Estia Health Plenty Valley (4 stars).
- Mill Park: two homes from 3.8 km, led by Mill Park Glades Care Community (3 stars).
- Lalor: one home from 4.2 km, Baptcare Wattle Grove Community (3 stars).
Epping at a glance
- 6 homes in Epping itself, with 743 places, the biggest being Oxa Care (240), and 6 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Whittlesea, 15 homes in all.
- 5 of 6 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Estia Health Epping VIC, a stronger showing than Whittlesea overall (64%).
- Operators: Arcare, The Community of Cypriots of the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, DPG Services, Estia Investments, Heritage Care and Oxha Health.
Sources: Star Ratings quarterly data extract (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, August 2026); GEN aged care service list (places, as at 30 June 2025); distances are straight-line from the middle of the Epping homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel has a five-star residents' experience rating, which comes from an independent survey of the people who live there.
Most homes in Epping are big, with 120 places or more, the largest being Oxa Care (240), so ask which wing a room is on and how many residents share it.
Five of the 6 homes in Epping are run by for-profit companies (Estia Investments, Arcare and DPG Services), and Victoria-wide 56% of rated for-profit homes reach four or five stars against 73% of not-for-profit homes.
Quality measures (falls, pressure injuries, unplanned weight loss and medication) are rated one star at Aeralife Northpoint, so ask what each is doing about the measure that pulled its rating down.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Morang | 4.5 km | 4 | 75% | 2 of 4 |
| Bundoora | 6.0 km | 4 | 50% | 1 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Epping is where you want to be, we start with its six homes and the six within 5 km, and come with you on the tours.
The full placement costs $1,950 including GST, paid by the family, and homes pay us nothing (how payment works).
If a hospital wants a discharge date, the urgent placement ($2,450) starts within one business day (hospital discharge help).
Questions families ask
How many aged care homes are in Epping?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists six residential aged care homes in Epping: Estia Health Epping VIC, Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel, Arcare Epping, Epping Meadows Care Community, Oxa Care and Aeralife Northpoint. Another six are within 5 km, and the wider Whittlesea council area has 15.
Which aged care homes near Epping have the highest ratings?
Taking Epping and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Estia Health Epping VIC (4 stars), Estia Health Plenty Valley (4 stars, South Morang) and Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel (4 stars).
Which homes in Epping are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Oxa Care was below target, while Estia Health Epping VIC, Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel, Arcare Epping, Epping Meadows Care Community and one other met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Epping?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are South Morang (4.5 km, four homes) and Bundoora (6.0 km, four homes).
Tell us what's happening
Tell us a little about the person and why Epping. We will call to talk it through; the first conversation is free.
We're opening soon. We're not taking clients yet. Leave your details and we'll contact you when our Melbourne service opens. If you need help today, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422, and if the person is in hospital, ask for the social worker or discharge planner.