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.
Rating distribution
avg 4.3★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Darlinghurst
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Catholic Healthcare Limited3 homes
- HammondCare1 home
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
- 1Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service5.0Catholic Healthcare Limited · Small
- 2Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott Aged Care4.0Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium
- 3HammondCare - Darlinghurst4.0HammondCare · Small
- 4Catholic Healthcare The Sister Anne Court Aged Care4.0Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium
All homes in Darlinghurst
| Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service Catholic Healthcare Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott Aged Care Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| HammondCare - Darlinghurst HammondCare · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Catholic Healthcare The Sister Anne Court Aged Care Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.