Aged care homes in Bathurst, NSW

Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Bathurst, part of the Central West 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 Central West ACPR, Bathurst offers older residents a selection of three aged care homes tailored to the local community. These facilities maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided across the region. Currently, the Bathurst Riverview Care Community, operated by DPG Services Pty Ltd, holds the highest rating in the suburb with a solid 4-star result under the government’s system.

Homes
3
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
2.7★
Avg experience
3.7★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 3 homes
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3 (100%)
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Provider mix in Bathurst

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Bathurst

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

All homes in Bathurst

Bathurst Riverview Care Community
DPG Services Pty Ltd · Large · For profit
4.05334
RFBI Bathurst Masonic Village
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small · Not for Profit
4.05425
Catholic Healthcare Macquarie Care Centre
Catholic Healthcare Limited · Small · Not for Profit
4.05434

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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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