Arcare Aged Care Craigieburn
251 Waterview Blvd, Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia
Google reviewers rate this 4.1★ (25 reviews)
- Type
- Residential aged care
- Operator
- for profit
- respite
- dementia
- palliative
Arcare Craigieburn (formerly Arcare Waterview) is a modern 96-suite aged care residence in Craigieburn, Melbourne's north, set amid lush greenery with serene lake views and stylish contemporary architecture. The facility offers residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care guided by a Relationship-First approach that prioritises continuity of care and strong family communication. A popular on-site café serves as a central social hub for residents, families, and visitors, complemented by a private dining room, hair salon, well-equipped gym, theatre and worship room, and manicured gardens. Ample on-site parking makes family visits straightforward and convenient.
Amenities
- ✓ cafe
- ✓ hairdresser
- ✓ cinema
- ✓ chapel
- ✓ private dining
- ✓ gym
- ✓ communal lounge
- ✓ garden
- ✓ outdoor areas
- ✓ activity room
Activities & lifestyle
- ✓ exercise classes
Quality & compliance
- My Aged Care sub-ratings
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The star rating, broken down (May 2026 extract): The four areas the Australian Government scores every home on each quarter — the overall Star Rating is calculated from them. Source: the Department of Health and Aged Care's Star Ratings quarterly data extract (May 2026).
3/5
Residents' experience
5/5
Compliance
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality measures
Care time delivered: 223 minutes per resident per day (target 220), of which 44 from a registered nurse.
- Compliance action The regulator (the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission) can take formal action when a home falls short of the standards — from a direction to improve, up to a Notice of Non-Compliance or sanctions. "None current" means no action was recorded against this home in the Government's latest quarterly extract (May 2026).
- None current
Fees
| Room | Max RAD Refundable Accommodation Deposit — a lump sum paid on entry and refunded when the resident leaves. The published figure is the maximum; the agreed price can be lower. | Max DAP / day Daily Accommodation Payment — the pay-as-you-go alternative to the lump sum, charged per day. Residents choose a RAD, a DAP, or a mix of both. | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe spacious suite · abundant natural light · internal courtyard view or neighbourhood view or Waterview Boulevard view | $595,000 | $137.42 | 21 m² |
| Premiere immaculate suite · natural light · wall-to-wall sliding door · ample private verandah · elevated position | $625,000 | $144.35 | 23 m² |
Maximum published prices — means-tested government support can reduce what you actually pay. Source: the provider's published pricing.
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