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19 July 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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120 Mccracken Street, Essendon VIC 3040
Deposits (RAD) $650,000 to $750,000
Daily payments (DAP) $150.12 to $173.22 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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Arcadia Aged Care is centrally located in the leafy suburb of Essendon and is only 9 km from Melbourne’s CBD. You'll have everything you need while living at Arcadia, with beautiful parklands, recreational facilities, eateries and shops right on your doorstep. We also offer retirement living onsite, enabling couples to remain connected if one partner requires a higher level of care.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service in the 2026 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2026 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated February 2023
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $12 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Bedside table, Cooling and heating, Furnished room, Overbed table, Pleasant decor, Built in wardrobe
Churches of Christ faith · The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
120 Mccracken Street, Essendon VIC 3040
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 47 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.
Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
120 Mccracken Street, Essendon VIC 3040.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
I have an auntie that is staying here and I would say that they give her amazing care and a very warm and friendly and it makes you feel great that they’re being looked after properly as when they get older and their memory starts to fade you want them to be in a great place and I really do believe that this place is been amazing for my auntie.
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From the moment we stepped through the doors of Arcadia Aged Care Services, it was evident that this facility was not just another nursing home, but a haven of warmth and understanding. The staff displayed unwavering empathy, creating an atmosphere that was not only professional but also deeply human. Our family will forever be grateful for the support and care provided by the Arcadia team during our father's final weeks. In the face of grief, the support we received from the staff extended beyond the medical realm. Nurses, Carers, and the Chaplain were available to help us navigate the emotional challenges of losing a loved one. Their compassionate guidance was invaluable, providing a source of strength during an incredibly difficult period.
I Cannot speak more highly of the High Level of Care,Empathy & Consideration, experienced & seen, of The Staff. The palpable,sincere Care, like no other encountered & experienced @ other Care Homes-before a placing became available @ Arcadia. We had Friends & Family tell us of their wonderful Real, experiences & Most of all, allows,such ‘Peace Of Mind’ for them, Staff are truly,One Big caring Family’! Well Done Arcadia of Essendon- You Set The Standards Above & Beyond’ ThankYou from the bottom of Our Hearts⭐️♥️⭐️
Went to visit my sister who has recently moved in. She was happy and contented said food was good everyone friendly.
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