Aged care homes in Cooma, NSW

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Cooma, part of the Southern Highlands planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Cooma residents have access to two local aged care facilities situated within the Southern Highlands aged care planning region. These homes currently hold an average government Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided across the district. Yallambee Lodge, operated by Respect Group Limited, stands as the highest-rated facility in Cooma with a 4-star rating, offering essential support for seniors living in the Monaro region.

Homes
2
Avg overall
3.5★
+0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
3★
Avg experience
3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 3.5★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (50%)
3
1 (50%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Cooma

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Cooma

  • All homes in Cooma score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Cooma reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Yallambee Lodge at 4★.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Cooma

Yallambee Lodge
Respect Group Limited · Small · Not for Profit
4.04434
Hudson House
Respect Group Limited · Small · Not for Profit
3.04333

Best by sub-rating in Cooma

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Hudson House3
  2. 2.Yallambee Lodge3

Best for experience

  1. 1.Yallambee Lodge4
  2. 2.Hudson House3

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Hudson House4
  2. 2.Yallambee Lodge4

New to Star Ratings?

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

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