Aged care homes near Fairfield, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Fairfield 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 Fairfield
Mary Guthrie House Nursing Home
Northcote Mews
Fronditha Anesi Aged Care Services - Thornbury
Aeralife Northcote
Clifton Views
Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home
BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill
St Vincent's Care Services Kew
Preston Hilltop Care Community
Kew Grove Care Community
Ivanhoe Grand Care Community
Kew Gardens Aged Care
Bolton Clarke Medina Manor
St Paul's Hostel for the Elderly
Estia Health Heidelberg West
Eva Tilley Memorial Hostel
Prague House
What the official data says about aged care in Fairfield
No aged care homes are based in Fairfield itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 200 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 3.78 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 Fairfield itself.
The closest homes to Fairfield
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Guthrie House Nursing Home | Kew | 1.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Northcote Mews | Northcote | 1.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Fronditha Anesi Aged Care Services - Thornbury | Thornbury | 1.7 km | 3 |
| Aeralife Northcote | Northcote | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Clifton Views | Fitzroy North | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home | Northcote | 2.5 km | 4 |
| Baptcare - Karana Community | Kew | 2.7 km | 3 |
| BSL Aged Care - Clifton Hill | Clifton Hill | 2.8 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Fairfield 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 | 3.36 | 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 | 4.91 | 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 | 3.33 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.12 | 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 Fairfield
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 (19 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (11 services nearby)Arcare (11 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (9 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (7 services nearby)MECWA (7 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (5 services nearby)WINTRINGHAM LIMITED (5 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (5 services nearby)Calvary (5 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (5 services nearby)Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd (5 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Fairfield
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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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Northcote (3, 2 km)Ivanhoe (1, 3 km)Kew (7, 3 km)Clifton Hill (1, 3 km)Thornbury (3, 3 km)Fitzroy North (1, 3 km)Balwyn North (1, 4 km)Richmond (1, 4 km)Heidelberg West (1, 4 km)Preston (2, 4 km)
Common questions about aged care in Fairfield
How many aged care homes are there in Fairfield?
None are based in Fairfield itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Fairfield?
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.