Aged care homes in Farrer, ACT
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Farrer, part of the ACT planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located in the Woden Valley, Farrer provides residents with access to two aged care homes within the ACT Aged Care Planning Region. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a commitment to quality standards across the suburb. Goodwin Farrer (George Sautelle House), operated by Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited, currently stands as the highest-rated facility in the area with an overall 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Farrer
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Farrer
- All homes in Farrer score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Farrer reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Goodwin Farrer (George Sautelle House) at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Farrer
| Goodwin Farrer (George Sautelle House) Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Pines Living Pines Living Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.