Aged care homes in Ballina, NSW
Compare 5 residential aged care homes in Ballina, part of the Far North Coast planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Ballina sits within the Far North Coast ACPR, offering five residential aged care homes to support its local senior population. These facilities maintain an average Star Rating of 3.2 out of five, reflecting the current quality standards across the region. While no local homes currently hold a five-star status, Florence Price Gardens, operated by RSL LifeCare Limited, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the suburb with a four-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3.2★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Ballina
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Ballina
- All homes in Ballina score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Florence Price Gardens at 4★.
- 1 of 5 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated aged care homes in Ballina
- 1Florence Price Gardens4.0RSL LifeCare Limited · Large
- 2Crowley Retirement Village4.0The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium
- 3Crowley Retirement Village4.0The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium
- 4Bupa Ballina4.0Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Large
- 5St Andrew's Village Ballina0.0St Andrew's Village Ballina Limited · Large
All homes in Ballina
| Florence Price Gardens RSL LifeCare Limited · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Crowley Retirement Village The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Crowley Retirement Village The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Bupa Ballina Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| St Andrew's Village Ballina St Andrew's Village Ballina Limited · Large · Not for Profit | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.