Aged care homes in Goonellabah, NSW
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Goonellabah, part of the Far 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.
Goonellabah is home to three residential aged care facilities serving the northern NSW community within the Far North Coast Aged Care Planning Region. These local homes maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care across the suburb. The highest-rated residence currently operating in Goonellabah is Uniting Caroona Kalina Goonellabah, which holds a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Goonellabah
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Goonellabah
- All homes in Goonellabah score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Goonellabah reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Uniting Caroona Kalina Goonellabah at 4★.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Goonellabah
| Uniting Caroona Kalina Goonellabah The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Uniting Caroona Jarman Goonellabah The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Uniting Caroona Marima Goonellabah The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 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.