How many aged care homes are in Armidale?

There are 4 residential aged care homes in Armidale, New South Wales listed in the Department of Health Star Ratings (February 2026 release).

What is the highest rated aged care home in Armidale?

Uniting Autumn Lodge Glass Street (operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW)) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 5, residents' experience 4, staffing 3, quality measures 3.

What is the average Star Rating in Armidale?

The average overall Star Rating across Armidale is 4★ (+0.9 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Armidale?

Costs are set by the Department of Health and Disability and depend on your income, assets, and the room you choose. Most fees are capped nationally. Use the My Aged Care fee estimator at myagedcare.gov.au for an individual estimate.

How do I apply for an aged care home in Armidale?

You need an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment to be eligible for permanent residential care. Apply through My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or myagedcare.gov.au, then contact the home directly to discuss availability.

Aged care homes in Armidale, NSW

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Armidale, part of the New England 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.

Armidale residents have access to four residential aged care homes located within the New England Aged Care Planning Region. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the local district. Currently, Uniting Autumn Lodge Glass Street stands out as the highest-rated facility in the suburb, maintaining a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.

Compare top 3 in Armidale Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

4★

+0.9 vs national

Avg staffing

2.8★

Avg experience

3.8★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 4 homes

5★

0 (0%)

4★

4 (100%)

3★

0 (0%)

2★

0 (0%)

1★

0 (0%)

Provider mix in Armidale

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Armidale

All homes in Armidale score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
No home in Armidale reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Uniting Autumn Lodge Glass Street at 4★.
0 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Armidale

1
Uniting Autumn Lodge Glass Street
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Small
4.0
2
RFBI Armidale Masonic Village
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small
4.0
3
Uniting Autumn Lodge Butler Street
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium
4.0
4
Bupa Armidale
Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Small
4.0

All homes in Armidale


Uniting Autumn Lodge Glass Street The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	3	3
RFBI Armidale Masonic Village Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	3	2
Uniting Autumn Lodge Butler Street The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	5	3	3	4
Bupa Armidale Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Small · For profit	4.0	5	4	2	3