Aged care homes in Darlinghurst, NSW

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Darlinghurst, part of the South East 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.

Located in the South East Sydney ACPR, Darlinghurst offers four residential aged care homes serving the local community. These facilities maintain a strong standard of care, achieving an impressive average Star Rating of 4.3 out of 5. Among these providers, Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service stands out as the area's top-performing facility, currently holding a 5-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.

Homes
4
Avg overall
4.3★
+1.2 vs national
Avg staffing
3.5★
Avg experience
3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 4.3★ · 4 homes
5
1 (25%)
4
3 (75%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Darlinghurst

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Darlinghurst

  • All homes in Darlinghurst score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 4 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 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Darlinghurst

  1. 1
    Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service
    Catholic Healthcare Limited · Small
    5.0
  2. 2
    Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott Aged Care
    Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    HammondCare - Darlinghurst
    HammondCare · Small
    4.0
  4. 4
    Catholic Healthcare The Sister Anne Court Aged Care
    Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium
    4.0

All homes in Darlinghurst

Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service
Catholic Healthcare Limited · Small · Not for Profit
5.05455
Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott Aged Care
Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05334
HammondCare - Darlinghurst
HammondCare · Small · Not for Profit
4.05433
Catholic Healthcare The Sister Anne Court Aged Care
Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05333

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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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