How many aged care homes are in Cessnock?

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

What is the highest rated aged care home in Cessnock?

Mountain View Lodge (operated by Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 4, residents' experience 5, staffing 3, quality measures 1.

What is the average Star Rating in Cessnock?

The average overall Star Rating across Cessnock is 3★ (-0.1 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Cessnock?

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 Cessnock?

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 Cessnock, NSW

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Cessnock, part of the Hunter planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Cessnock, located within the Hunter Aged Care Planning Region, currently supports its senior residents through four residential aged care facilities. Collectively, these homes hold an average Star Rating of 3 out of 5, reflecting the current quality standards across the local network. Mountain View Lodge, operated by Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the suburb, having achieved a 4-star rating under the federal government’s assessment system.

Compare top 3 in Cessnock Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

3★

-0.1 vs national

Avg staffing

2★

Avg experience

3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 4 homes

5★

0 (0%)

4★

3 (75%)

3★

0 (0%)

2★

0 (0%)

1★

1 (25%)

Provider mix in Cessnock

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd2 homes
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution1 home
Calvary Aged Care Limited1 home

What to look for in Cessnock

1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
No home in Cessnock reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Mountain View Lodge at 4★.
1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Cessnock

1
Mountain View Lodge
Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd · Small
4.0
2
Jacaranda Grove
Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd · Medium
4.0
3
RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small
4.0
4
Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community
Calvary Aged Care Limited · Large
0.0

All homes in Cessnock


Mountain View Lodge Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	4	5	3	1
Jacaranda Grove Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	5	5	3	4
RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	2	5
Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community Calvary Aged Care Limited · Large · Not for Profit	0.0	0	0	0	0