mecwacare Squires Place

375 -379 Mason Street
ALTONA NORTH VIC 3025
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RATINGS
Overall rating


Good

Reported: May 2026 by Dept. of Health and Aged Care. The overall rating is based on the aged care home’s performance across four key areas: Compliance, Residents’ Experience, Staffing and Quality Measures.

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Compliance


Excellent

Residents' experience


Acceptable

Staffing


Acceptable

Quality measures


Acceptable

February 2026
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October 2025
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November 2024
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For more details about this facility's compliance and quality, view the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission audit reports here.
DETAILS
Accommodation:
Residential permanent:
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $845,000
Maximum DAP: $195.16

Room size: Up to 34m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
These brand new suites have a bedroom with large ensuite bathroom and a separate living area with a kitchenette. Each suite includes a TV area, quality furnishings and finishes, including built-in wardrobes. Bedside tables and bedheads are provided in all rooms. Specialty furniture, fittings, paint, tiles, carpet, laminate and soft furnishings in each room have been chosen by interior designers with extensive aged care experience. Residents have the option of bringing their own furniture (excluding beds) or using mecwacare-provided furniture. Individual climate control specialty lighting provide residents with control over their home environment.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $732,000
Maximum DAP: $169.06

Room size: Up to 26m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
These beautiful suites have a bedroom with large ensuite bedroom and a separate living area. Each room includes a TV area, quality furnishings and finishes, including built-in wardrobes. Bedside tables and bedheads are provided in all rooms. Specialty furniture, fittings, paint, tiles, carpet, laminate and soft furnishings in each room have been chosen by interior designers with extensive aged care experience. Residents have the option of bringing their furniture (excluding beds) or using mecwacare-provided furniture. Individual climate control and specialty lighting provide residents with control over their home environment.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $620,000
Maximum DAP: $143.19

Room size: up to 20m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
All rooms at mecwacare Squires Place are well-appointed with their own ensuite bathroom. Each room has a high-low bed and comes fitted with a bedhead. There is also a bedside table and drawers. Residents have the option of bringing their own furniture (excluding beds) or using mecwacare-provided furniture with the open floor plan allowing them to furnish the room according to their individual needs and style. Installation of personal fittings will be carried out by mecwacare’s maintenance officer. Each room has its own internal heating and cooling systems for individual resident comfort and generous storage space, including a built-in wardrobe and shelves. Personal safes are available on request. Artwork throughout the home has been carefully selected to provide colour and a touch of elegance. All rooms have telephone, internet and free-to-air television connections, and provision for Foxtel if required. Each room is bathed in natural light and includes comfortable and tasteful furnish
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $564,000
Maximum DAP: $130.26

Room size: Up to 16m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
All rooms at mecwacare Squires Place are well-appointed with their own ensuite bathroom. This room also has a view of the lovely landscaped gardens. Each room has a high-low bed and comes fitted with a bedhead. There is a bedside table and drawers. Residents have the option of bringing their own furniture (excluding beds) or using mecwacare-provided furniture with the open floor plan allowing them to furnish the room according to their individual needs and style. Installation of personal fittings will be carried out by mecwacare’s maintenance officer. Each room has its own internal heating and cooling systems for individual resident comfort and generous storage space, including a built-in wardrobe and shelves. Personal safes are available on request. Artwork throughout the home has been carefully selected to provide colour and a touch of elegance. All rooms have telephone, internet and free-to-air television connections, and provision for Foxtel if required. Each room is bathed in natu
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $507,000
Maximum DAP: $117.10

Room size: Up to 16m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
All rooms at mecwacare Squires Place are well-appointed with their own ensuite bathroom. Each room has a high-low bed and comes fitted with a bedhead. There is also a bedside table and drawers. Residents have the option of bringing their own furniture (excluding beds) or using mecwacare-provided furniture with the open floor plan allowing them to furnish the room according to their individual needs and style. Installation of personal fittings will be carried out by mecwacare’s maintenance officer. Each room has its own internal heating and cooling systems for individual resident comfort and generous storage space, including a built-in wardrobe and shelves. Personal safes are available on request. Artwork throughout the home has been carefully selected to provide colour and a touch of elegance. All rooms have telephone, internet and free-to-air television connections, and provision for Foxtel if required. Each room is bathed in natural light and includes comfortable and tasteful furnish
Aged Care Home's description:

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling south-western suburbs, mecwacare Squires Place in Altona North is a warm and inviting residence that offers a safe and secure environment. This two-storey contemporary home has been beautifully refurbished to provide accommodation for 60 residents in fresh, light-filled private rooms - all with ensuite bathrooms. New carpet and furnishings throughout have completely transformed this residence. Significant renovations have enhanced the comfort, design and functionality of the home. There are spacious, comfortable lounges and inviting garden areas. Other upgrades include a cosy cafe, cinema, library and hair salon. mecwacare Squires Place offers 24-hour care and support with registered nurses rostered on every shift, as well as a vibrant lifestyle program and nutritious and delicious meals, freshly prepared on-site daily by our in-house chef. Note: sanctions were applied to the previous owners and have since been resolved by mecwacare.

Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
Yes
Website:
https://www.mecwacare.org.au/services/aged-care-homes/altona-north
Provider organisation:
Mecwa Limited Note for provider
Phone number:
+61385734812
Email address:
admissions@mecwacare.org.au
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mecwacare Squires Place
375 -379 Mason Street
ALTONA NORTH VIC 3025
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