How many aged care homes are in Goulburn?

There are 4 residential aged care homes in Goulburn, New South Wales listed in the Department of Health Star Ratings (February 2026 release).

What is the highest rated aged care home in Goulburn?

RFBI Goulburn Masonic Village (operated by Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 5, residents' experience 4, staffing 3, quality measures 2.

What is the average Star Rating in Goulburn?

The average overall Star Rating across Goulburn is 4★ (+0.9 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Goulburn?

Costs are set by the Department of Health and Disability and depend on your income, assets, and the room you choose. Most fees are capped nationally. Use the My Aged Care fee estimator at myagedcare.gov.au for an individual estimate.

How do I apply for an aged care home in Goulburn?

You need an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment to be eligible for permanent residential care. Apply through My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or myagedcare.gov.au, then contact the home directly to discuss availability.

Aged care homes in Goulburn, NSW

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Goulburn, 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.

Located within the Southern Highlands ACPR, Goulburn offers four residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes currently maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the region. Among these options, the RFBI Goulburn Masonic Village stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s mandatory Star Rating system.

Compare top 3 in Goulburn Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

4★

+0.9 vs national

Avg staffing

3.5★

Avg experience

4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 4 homes

5★

0 (0%)

4★

4 (100%)

3★

0 (0%)

2★

0 (0%)

1★

0 (0%)

Provider mix in Goulburn

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution1 home
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited1 home
Warrigal Care Limited1 home
The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust1 home

What to look for in Goulburn

All homes in Goulburn 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.
No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is RFBI Goulburn Masonic Village at 4★.
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 Goulburn

1
RFBI Goulburn Masonic Village
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small
4.0
2
Southern Cross Care Tenison Goulburn Residential Aged Care
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Small
4.0
3
Warrigal Care Goulburn
Warrigal Care Limited · Large
4.0
4
Gill Waminda Aged Care Plus Centre
The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust · Medium
4.0

All homes in Goulburn


RFBI Goulburn Masonic Village Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	3	2
Southern Cross Care Tenison Goulburn Residential Aged Care Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	5	3
Warrigal Care Goulburn Warrigal Care Limited · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	3	3
Gill Waminda Aged Care Plus Centre The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	4	4	3	2