mecwacare John Atchison Centre

· 312-318 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 VIC

Residential aged care at mecwacare John Atchison Centre in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

Single rooms with ensuites

Enjoy private rooms with a dedicated bathroom


About our home

mecwacare John Atchison Centre is an 83-room aged care home located in Hoppers Crossing, offering permanent, respite, dementia, and palliative care with 24-hour registered nursing support.

The home offers a choice of one or two-room suites, all featuring private ensuite bathrooms and built-in robes. Many rooms include kitchenettes and provide direct access to either gardens or balconies. Communal spaces include private dining and lounge areas, a cinema, library, and hair and beauty salon.

The centrally located dining courtyard provides residents with an outdoor space for socialising and relaxation. Professional chefs prepare daily nutritious meals that cater to individual dietary requirements and preferences. The aged care home’s location ensures easy access to public transport.

The comprehensive lifestyle program includes activities such as dancing, live music, sewing, cooking, and gardening. Regular community excursions, exercise programs, and celebration events are organised for residents. The facility supports aging in place, allowing residents to remain as their care needs increase.

Situated in a prime real estate area of the western suburbs, the Centre combines modern facilities with a welcoming community atmosphere, providing various amenities and services to support resident comfort and engagement.

  • Gardens
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities
  • Transport
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Top Rated Home in Hoppers Crossing

One of the top homes in Hoppers Crossing according to residents and Government service audits.

8.9Overall Score
219 Staffing Minutes
1 Year Accreditation

mecwacare John Atchison Centre Reviews

8.9· Recommended by 100% residents

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Staff8.8
Home8.8
Independence8.7
Food7.9
Kindness9.8
Safety9.8

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at mecwacare John Atchison Centre think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Teresa D'Abaco
Teresa D'Abaco
 · 27/03/2023

Found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, very beautifully bright and clean facility & very spacious, residents seem quite content and happy 😊

Bill Jackaman
Bill Jackaman
 · 03/03/2020

My wife is well cared for there. Meals are good and staff are helpful.

Jenny Wallace
Jenny Wallace
 · 25/09/2019

My mum lived there for nearly 3 years and loved everything about it, the staff and the other occupants


Rooms & Pricing

No Accommodation fee for respite

You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

Concessional residents welcome

mecwacare John Atchison Centre supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Single room with gardenSingle room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Single room with balconySingle room + ensuite
$88.61 DailyOR$425,000 RAD
Single room with private ensuite, lounge and gardenSingle room + ensuite
$125.10 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
Single RoomSingle room + ensuite
$72.97 DailyOR$350,000 RAD
Single room with private ensuite, lounge and balconySingle room + ensuite
$125.10 DailyOR$600,000 RAD

About the Staff

219
219 mins
All Care Staff
40 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at mecwacare John Atchison Centre on average received 219 minutes of total daily care (103% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by MECWA
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 59004927244

Safety Checks

  • Certification valid
  • Has not received notice of sanction
  • Is accredited

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • Cantonese
  • Croatian
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Mandarin
  • Polish
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Location

312-318 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of mecwacare John Atchison Centre?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at mecwacare John Atchison Centre?

mecwacare John Atchison Centre has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $350,000 and $600,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025