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Aged care homes in Reservoir
Reservoir has seven residential aged care homes, with 11 more within 5 km, the closest being St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Victoria in Fawkner.
Is there an aged care home in Reservoir with a vacancy?
Vacancies are not published reliably, so the way to find out is to ring Reservoir's seven homes (Aeralife Twin Parks, Embracia in Reservoir, Arcare Reservoir, Mercy Place Keon Park and three others) and the eleven 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 Reservoir
Sorted by overall Star Rating, from Aeralife Twin Parks to Mayflower Reservoir.
| Home | Suburb | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeralife Twin Parks | Reservoir | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 226 (222) | |
| Embracia in Reservoir | Reservoir | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 223 (219) | |
| Arcare Reservoir | Reservoir | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 234 (231) | |
| Mercy Place Keon Park | Reservoir | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 223 (221) | |
| Bolton Clarke The Ashley | Reservoir | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 226 (219) | |
| Estia Health Reservoir | Reservoir | Not rated | Not rated | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 218 (223)Below |
| Mayflower Reservoir | Reservoir | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
In brief
- Aeralife Twin Parks: 4 stars overall, 136 places, run by Aeralife; met its care minutes target (226 against 222).
- Embracia in Reservoir: 4 stars overall, 105 places, run by Embracia Victoria; met its care minutes target (223 against 219).
- Arcare Reservoir: 4 stars overall, 69 places, run by Arcare; met its care minutes target (234 against 231).
- Mercy Place Keon Park: 4 stars overall, 96 places, run by Mercy Aged and Community Care; met its care minutes target (223 against 221).
- Bolton Clarke The Ashley: 3 stars overall, 65 places, run by RSL Care RDNS; met its care minutes target (226 against 219).
- Estia Health Reservoir: no overall rating yet, 130 places, run by Estia Investments; 218 care minutes a day against a 223-minute target.
- Mayflower Reservoir: no overall rating yet, 110 places, run by Mayflower Community & Care.
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 Reservoir, the highest-rated homes are Estia Health Heidelberg West (4 stars, 4.9 km), Ian Brand Residential Care (4 stars, 3.9 km) and Villa Maria Catholic Homes Bundoora Aged Care Residence (4 stars, 4.8 km).
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Overall | Residents' experience | Compliance | Staffing | Quality measures | Care minutes (target) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Victoria | Fawkner | 3.5 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 214 (215)Below | |
| Vasey RSL Care Bundoora | Bundoora | 3.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 204 (202) | |
| Uniting AgeWell Preston Community | Preston | 3.8 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 224 (221) | |
| Ian Brand Residential Care | Bundoora | 3.9 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 231 (222) | |
| Merv Irvine Nursing Home | Bundoora | 3.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 216 (243)Below | |
| Preston Hilltop Care Community | Preston | 4.5 km | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 210 (223)Below | |
| Regis Fawkner | Fawkner | 4.6 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 233 (233) | |
| Anzac Lodge Private Nursing Home | Coburg North | 4.6 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Bundoora Aged Care Residence | Bundoora | 4.8 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 211 (206) | |
| Estia Health Heidelberg West | Heidelberg West | 4.9 km | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 231 (223) | |
| Northern Gardens Aged Care | Coburg North | 4.9 km | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 217 (226)Below |
Nearby, suburb by suburb
- Bundoora: four homes from 3.6 km, led by Ian Brand Residential Care (4 stars).
- Coburg North: two homes from 4.6 km, led by Northern Gardens Aged Care (3 stars).
- Fawkner: two homes from 3.5 km, led by Regis Fawkner (4 stars).
- Preston: two homes from 3.8 km, led by Uniting AgeWell Preston Community (4 stars).
- Heidelberg West: one home from 4.9 km, Estia Health Heidelberg West (4 stars).
Reservoir at a glance
- 7 homes in Reservoir itself, with 711 places, the biggest being Aeralife Twin Parks (136), and 11 more within 5 km.
- Council area: Darebin, 18 homes in all.
- 4 of 5 rated homes here have four or five stars, led by Aeralife Twin Parks, a stronger showing than Darebin overall (63%).
- Operators: Aeralife, Arcare, Embracia Victoria, Estia Investments, Mayflower Community & Care, Mercy Aged and Community Care 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 Reservoir homes. How we check our facts.
Worth knowing here
Staffing is rated one star at Estia Health Reservoir in Reservoir; before you commit, ask about night and weekend rosters and how much agency staff the home uses.
Registered nurse minutes, a target separate from total care minutes, were below target at Estia Health Reservoir in January to March 2026, which matters most if your family member has complex nursing needs.
Estia Health Reservoir and Mayflower Reservoir have no overall Star Rating in the August 2026 release, which is common for new homes and homes that recently changed hands, so read their reports on the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website instead.
Of the Reservoir homes, Estia Health Reservoir fell below its care minutes target in January to March 2026, while five homes met theirs.
Nearby suburbs
Help finding a room here
If Reservoir is where you want to be, we start with its seven homes and the eleven 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 Reservoir?
The August 2026 Star Ratings data lists seven residential aged care homes in Reservoir: Aeralife Twin Parks, Embracia in Reservoir, Arcare Reservoir, Mercy Place Keon Park, Bolton Clarke The Ashley, Estia Health Reservoir and Mayflower Reservoir. Another eleven are within 5 km, and the wider Darebin council area has 18.
Which aged care homes near Reservoir have the highest ratings?
Taking Reservoir and the homes within 5 km together, the highest overall Star Ratings belong to Aeralife Twin Parks (4 stars), Embracia in Reservoir (4 stars) and Estia Health Heidelberg West (4 stars, Heidelberg West).
Which homes in Reservoir are below their care minutes target?
In January to March 2026, Estia Health Reservoir was below target, while Aeralife Twin Parks, Embracia in Reservoir, Arcare Reservoir, Mercy Place Keon Park and one other met theirs.
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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.