Aged care homes in Dalmeny, NSW
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Dalmeny, part of the Southern Highlands 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.
Dalmeny offers two residential aged care homes serving the local Sapphire Coast community within the Southern Highlands ACPR. These facilities currently maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided in the region. Among the local options, IRT Dalmeny stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a 4-star rating under the federal government's Star Ratings system to assist families in making informed care decisions.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Dalmeny
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Dalmeny
- All homes in Dalmeny score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is IRT Dalmeny at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Dalmeny
| IRT Dalmeny Illawarra Retirement Trust · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Estia Health Dalmeny Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Best by sub-rating in Dalmeny
Best for staffing
- 1.IRT Dalmeny4★
- 2.Estia Health Dalmeny3★
Best for experience
- 1.IRT Dalmeny4★
- 2.Estia Health Dalmeny4★
Best for compliance
- 1.IRT Dalmeny5★
- 2.Estia Health Dalmeny5★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.