Aged care homes in Forster, NSW
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Forster, part of the Mid North Coast 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.
Forster residents requiring residential support have access to three aged care facilities located within this Mid North Coast ACPR region. These homes currently maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. Pacific Cape, operated by the Great Lakes Aged & Invalid Care Association Ltd, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the area, holding a commendable 4-star rating under the federal government system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Forster
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Forster
- All homes in Forster 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.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Pacific Cape at 4★.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Forster
| Pacific Cape Great Lakes Aged & Invalid Care Association Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| BaptistCare Kularoo Centre BaptistCare · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Estia Health Forster Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 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.