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.

Homes
5
Avg overall
3.2★
+0.1 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 3.2★ · 5 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
4 (80%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (20%)

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

  1. 1
    Florence Price Gardens
    RSL LifeCare Limited · Large
    4.0
  2. 2
    Crowley Retirement Village
    The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    Crowley Retirement Village
    The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    Bupa Ballina
    Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Large
    4.0
  5. 5
    St Andrew's Village Ballina
    St Andrew's Village Ballina Limited · Large
    0.0

All homes in Ballina

Florence Price Gardens
RSL LifeCare Limited · Large · Not for Profit
4.05443
Crowley Retirement Village
The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05425
Crowley Retirement Village
The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05423
Bupa Ballina
Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Large · For profit
4.05423
St Andrew's Village Ballina
St Andrew's Village Ballina Limited · Large · Not for Profit
0.04403

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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