Aged care homes near Watsonia North, VIC
No aged care homes are based in Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North
Deloraine Private Nursing Home
Grace Villa Aged Care
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Bundoora Aged Care Residence
Macleod Roshana Care
Ian Brand Residential Care
Merv Irvine Nursing Home
Vasey RSL Care Bundoora
Trinity Manor Greensborough
Baptcare - Strathalan Community
Bupa Greensborough
Calvary Rosanna Views
Liscombe House
Estia Health Plenty
Assisi Centre Aged Care
Mill Park Glades Care Community
Bupa South Morang
Bethel Aged Care
Mercy Place Keon Park
What the official data says about aged care in Watsonia North
No aged care homes are based in Watsonia North itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 190 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 3.77 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 Watsonia North itself.
The closest homes to Watsonia North
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloraine Private Nursing Home | Greensborough | 1.2 km | 3 |
| Grace Villa Aged Care | Greensborough | 2 km | 4 |
| Villa Maria Catholic Homes Bundoora Aged Care Residence | Bundoora | 2.1 km | 4 |
| Macleod Roshana Care | Macleod | 2.2 km | 3 |
| Ian Brand Residential Care | Bundoora | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Merv Irvine Nursing Home | Bundoora | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Vasey RSL Care Bundoora | Bundoora | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Trinity Manor Greensborough | Greensborough | 2.7 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Watsonia North 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 | 3.32 | 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 | 4.88 | 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 | 3.17 | 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 Watsonia North
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 (22 services nearby)Estia Health (10 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (9 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (9 services nearby)Arcare (8 services nearby)MECWA (7 services nearby)Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited (6 services nearby)Baptcare Ltd (6 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (6 services nearby)Uniting Agewell Limited (5 services nearby)Calvary (4 services nearby)Mercy Health (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Watsonia North
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North 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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Bundoora (4, 2 km)Greensborough (4, 2 km)Macleod (2, 3 km)Saint Helena (1, 4 km)Plenty (1, 4 km)Rosanna (2, 5 km)Lower Plenty (1, 5 km)Mill Park (2, 5 km)Reservoir (7, 6 km)Heidelberg (1, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Watsonia North
How many aged care homes are there in Watsonia North?
None are based in Watsonia North itself, but 190 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Watsonia North?
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.