Aeralife Watergardens vs Arcare Hillside

On the overall Government Star Rating, Arcare Hillside currently rates higher than Aeralife Watergardens. A single number is only a starting point though. Look at the individual measures below, especially residents' experience and staffing, and always visit before deciding.

Aeralife Watergardens

Sydenham VIC 3037 · Heritage Care Pty Ltd
3★★★★★
Residents' experience3
Compliance5
Staffing3
Quality measures2

137 government-funded places

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Arcare Hillside

Sydenham VIC 3037 · Arcare Pty Ltd
4★★★★
Residents' experience4
Compliance5
Staffing3
Quality measures3

70 government-funded places

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Star Ratings are published by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (May 2026 extract), not by CareShortlist. Neither home has paid to appear here.

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