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Aged care homes in Essendon
Essendon has three residential aged care homes, and 24 more sit within 5 km, which puts it in the top quarter of the suburbs on this site for nearby choice.
Is there an aged care home in Essendon with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Essendon's three homes (Bolton Clarke Trevi Court, Arcare Essendon and Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service) and the 24 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 Essendon
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Bolton Clarke Trevi Court to Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Clarke Trevi Court | Essendon | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 229 (215) | |
| Arcare Essendon | Essendon | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 219 (218) | |
| Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service | Essendon | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 211 (213)Below |
In brief
- Bolton Clarke Trevi Court: 4 stars overall, 54 places, run by RSL Care RDNS; met its care minutes target (229 against 215).
- Arcare Essendon: 4 stars overall, 121 places, run by Arcare; met its care minutes target (219 against 218).
- Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service: 3 stars overall, 103 places, run by Churches of Christ in Queensland; 211 care minutes a day against a 213-minute target.
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 Essendon, the highest-rated homes are Cyril Jewell House (4 stars, 4.9 km), Doutta Galla Queens Park Aged Care Facility (4 stars, 1.8 km) and Elderly Chinese Home (4 stars, 4.8 km); the nearest 20 of 24 are listed.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raelene Boyle Retirement Village | Aberfeldie | 1.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 226 (219) | |
| Doutta Galla Queens Park Aged Care Facility | Moonee Ponds | 1.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 244 (231) | |
| Craigcare Moonee Ponds | Moonee Ponds | 2.1 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 222 (222) | |
| Mayflower Edith Bendall | Pascoe Vale | 2.3 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Dorothy Impey Home | Pascoe Vale South | 2.3 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 191 (203)Below | |
| Benetas Gladswood Lodge | Brunswick West | 2.4 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 248 (218) | |
| Estia Health Brunswick | Brunswick West | 2.8 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 228 (224) | |
| Victorian Elderly Chinese Hostel | Ascot Vale | 3.1 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 216 (221)Below | |
| Mercy Place Parkville | Parkville | 4.1 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 223 (216) | |
| Craigcare Plumpton Villa | Glenroy | 4.3 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 223 (223) | |
| Bupa Coburg | Coburg | 4.4 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 232 (229) | |
| Holloway Aged Care Services | Keilor East | 4.4 km | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (224)Below | |
| Craigcare Pascoe Vale | Pascoe Vale | 4.4 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 221 (225)Below | |
| Wintringham McLean Lodge Hostel | Flemington | 4.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 196 (189) | |
| Benetas Colton Close | Glenroy | 4.6 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 244 (227) | |
| mecwacare Gregory Lodge, Flemington | Flemington | 4.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 225 (217) | |
| Hope Aged Care Brunswick | Brunswick | 4.7 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 223 (218) | |
| Arcare Maidstone | Maidstone | 4.7 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 226 (224) | |
| Elderly Chinese Home | Parkville | 4.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 228 (228) | |
| Villa Del Sole | Glenroy | 4.8 km | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 213 (211) |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Glenroy: three homes from 4.3 km, led by Benetas Colton Close (4 stars).
- Keilor East: three homes from 4.4 km, led by Cyril Jewell House (4 stars).
- Brunswick West: two homes from 2.4 km, led by Benetas Gladswood Lodge (4 stars).
- Flemington: two homes from 4.6 km, led by mecwacare Gregory Lodge, Flemington (4 stars).
- Moonee Ponds: two homes from 1.8 km, led by Doutta Galla Queens Park Aged Care Facility (4 stars).
- Parkville: two homes from 4.1 km, led by Elderly Chinese Home (4 stars).
- Pascoe Vale: two homes from 2.3 km, led by Craigcare Pascoe Vale (3 stars).
- Aberfeldie: one home from 1.6 km, Raelene Boyle Retirement Village (4 stars).
Essendon at a glance
- 3 homes in Essendon itself, with 278 places, the biggest being Arcare Essendon (121), and 24 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Moonee Valley, 17 homes in all.
- 2 of 3 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Bolton Clarke Trevi Court, in line with Moonee Valley overall (71%).
- Operators: Arcare, Churches of Christ in Queensland and RSL Care RDNS.
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 Essendon homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Of the Essendon homes, Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service fell below its care minutes target in January to March 2026, while two homes met theirs.
Nearby suburbs
| Suburb | Distance | Homes | Four or five stars | Below care minutes target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenroy | 4.8 km | 5 | 40% | 2 of 5 |
| Keilor East | 4.9 km | 4 | 75% | 2 of 4 |
| Avondale Heights | 5.2 km | 4 | 50% | 2 of 4 |
| Footscray | 5.9 km | 4 | 100% | 0 of 4 |
Help finding a room here
If Essendon is where you want to be, we start with its three homes and the 24 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
Which aged care homes are in Essendon?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists three residential aged care homes in Essendon: Bolton Clarke Trevi Court, Arcare Essendon and Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service. Another 24 are within 5 km, and the wider Moonee Valley council area has 17.
Which aged care homes near Essendon have the highest ratings?
Taking Essendon and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Bolton Clarke Trevi Court (4 stars), Cyril Jewell House (4 stars, Keilor East) and Doutta Galla Queens Park Aged Care Facility (4 stars, Moonee Ponds).
Which homes in Essendon are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service was below target, while Bolton Clarke Trevi Court and Arcare Essendon met theirs.
What other suburbs are close to Essendon?
The nearest suburbs with their own page are Glenroy (4.8 km, five homes), Keilor East (4.9 km, four homes), Avondale Heights (5.2 km, four homes) and Footscray (5.9 km, four homes).
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Tell us a little about the person and why Essendon. 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.