Aged care homes near Mickleham, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Mickleham 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 Mickleham
Arcare Waterview
Moran Roxburgh Park
Corpus Christi Community
Meadow Heights Care Community
Estia Health Coolaroo
Baptcare Brookview Community
mecwacare Vincent House
Estia Health Epping VIC
Aeralife Northpoint
Ottoman Village Aged Care
McLellan House Hostel
Bolton Clarke Riddell Gardens
Baptcare Wattle Grove Community
Calvary Goonawarra
Hope Aged Care Gladstone Park
Glenroy Terrace Care Community
Grace Of Mary Greek Cypriot Elderly Hostel
What the official data says about aged care in Mickleham
No aged care homes are based in Mickleham itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 27 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 3.74 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 Mickleham itself.
The closest homes to Mickleham
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcare Waterview | Craigieburn | 5.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Moran Roxburgh Park | Roxburgh Park | 9.7 km | Not yet rated |
| Corpus Christi Community | Greenvale | 11.3 km | 3 |
| Meadow Heights Care Community | Meadow Heights | 12 km | Not yet rated |
| Estia Health Coolaroo | Coolaroo | 13.7 km | 4 |
| Baptcare Brookview Community | Westmeadows | 15.3 km | 4 |
| mecwacare Vincent House | Westmeadows | 15.4 km | 5 |
| Estia Health Epping VIC | Epping | 15.5 km | 5 |
How within 20 km of Mickleham 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 | 3.58 | 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 | 4.89 | 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 | 3.11 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.84 | 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 Mickleham
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 (4 services nearby)Arcare (2 services nearby)Estia Health (2 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (2 services nearby)Moran Australia (Residential Aged Care) Pty Limited (1 service nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (1 service nearby)MECWA (1 service nearby)Heritage Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Broadmeadows Turkish Islamic Society Inc (1 service nearby)Northern Health (1 service nearby)Bolton Clarke (1 service nearby)Calvary (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Mickleham
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Mickleham 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 Mickleham 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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Craigieburn (1, 6 km)Greenvale (1, 11 km)Roxburgh Park (1, 11 km)Meadow Heights (1, 12 km)Coolaroo (1, 14 km)Westmeadows (2, 15 km)Broadmeadows (1, 16 km)Sunbury (2, 16 km)Epping (6, 17 km)Jacana (1, 17 km)
Common questions about aged care in Mickleham
How many aged care homes are there in Mickleham?
None are based in Mickleham itself, but 27 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Mickleham 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 Mickleham 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 Mickleham as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Mickleham?
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.