Aged care homes near Essendon West, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Essendon West itself on the current government service list, but nearby homes are listed below. Here is what is within 20 km.
Aged care homes within 20 km of Essendon West
Raelene Boyle Retirement Village
Holloway Aged Care Services
Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service
Wintringham Ron Conn Nursing Home
Embracia Moonee Valley
Bolton Clarke Trevi Court
Avondale Heights Care Community
Arcare Maidstone
Craigcare Moonee Ponds
Doutta Galla Avondale Heights Aged Care Facility
Victorian Elderly Chinese Hostel
Cyril Jewell House
Mekong Vietnamese Aged Care
Keilor East Manor Care Community
Arcare Essendon
Royal Freemasons Footscray
Doutta Galla Queens Park Aged Care Facility
Cumberland Manor
What the official data says about aged care in Essendon West
No aged care homes are based in Essendon West itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 173 homes within 20 km, and most families end up choosing one a short drive away.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.84 out of 5, against a Victoria average of 3.84 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Essendon West itself.
The closest homes to Essendon West
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raelene Boyle Retirement Village | Aberfeldie | 1.3 km | 3 |
| Holloway Aged Care Services | Keilor East | 2.1 km | 5 |
| Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service | Essendon | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Wintringham Ron Conn Nursing Home | Avondale Heights | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Embracia Moonee Valley | Avondale Heights | 2.5 km | 3 |
| Bolton Clarke Trevi Court | Essendon | 2.6 km | 4 |
| Avondale Heights Care Community | Avondale Heights | 2.6 km | Not yet rated |
| Arcare Maidstone | Maidstone | 2.6 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Essendon West score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes in reach, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Within 20 km | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.43 | 3.63 | how residents themselves rated life in the home, collected in face-to-face interviews. It is the closest thing to asking the people who live there. |
| Compliance | 4.92 | 4.82 | whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. |
| Staffing | 3.38 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.18 | 3.04 | clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. |
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings, May 2026 extract. How to read these ratings properly.
Who runs the homes within reach of Essendon West
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Opal HealthCare (16 services nearby)Arcare (10 services nearby)MECWA (9 services nearby)Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd (7 services nearby)Estia Health (7 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (6 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (6 services nearby)WINTRINGHAM LIMITED (5 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (5 services nearby)Anglican Aged Care Services Group (5 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (4 services nearby)Glenn-Craig Villages Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Essendon West
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Essendon West as anywhere in Australia: a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026) that everyone pays, a means-tested care fee based on your income and assets, and an accommodation payment set by each individual home. That last one is where Essendon West homes will differ from each other, and it is the number to ask for in writing. Non-clinical contributions are capped over a lifetime at $137,917.01.
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Get my Essendon West shortlistNearby areas
Aberfeldie (1, 1 km)Avondale Heights (4, 2 km)Keilor East (4, 3 km)Essendon (3, 3 km)Maidstone (1, 3 km)Ascot Vale (1, 4 km)Moonee Ponds (2, 4 km)North Sunshine (1, 4 km)Pascoe Vale South (1, 5 km)Brunswick West (2, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Essendon West
How many aged care homes are there in Essendon West?
None are based in Essendon West itself, but 173 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Essendon West cost?
There is no single figure. Everyone pays a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026). On top of that sits a means-tested care fee set by your income and assets, and an accommodation payment that each home sets individually, paid as a refundable lump sum, a daily payment, or a mix. Lifetime contributions are capped at $137,917.01.
Do I have to choose a home in Essendon West itself?
No. You can enter any home in Australia that has a place available and accepts your assessment. Families often look a few suburbs wider to find the right fit, which is why we show everything within 20 km of Essendon West as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Essendon West?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist homes while you wait.