Aged care homes in Chatswood, NSW
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Chatswood, part of the Northern Sydney planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Residents of Chatswood have access to three residential aged care facilities within the Northern Sydney Aged Care Planning Region. These homes maintain a strong standard of clinical care, achieving an overall average Star Rating of 4.3 out of 5. Leading the local providers, the Willoughby Retirement Community Hostel currently holds a prestigious 5-star rating, reflecting its commitment to quality as assessed under the federal government’s rigorous Star Ratings system.
Rating distribution
avg 4.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Chatswood
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Chatswood
- All homes in Chatswood score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Chatswood
| Willoughby Retirement Community Hostel Willoughby Retirement Community Association · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dougherty Apartments Dougherty Apartments Retirement Housing Project · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Columbia Aged Care Services - Willowood Centre Columbia Nursing Homes Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.