Aged care homes in Gunnedah, NSW
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Gunnedah, part of the New England planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located within the New England aged care planning region, Gunnedah offers residents access to two residential aged care facilities. These homes currently hold an average Government Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, the McLean Care Mackellar Alkira Campus stands out as the highest-rated provider in the suburb, maintaining a 4-star rating. Families can use these federal Star Ratings to compare care quality across the local Gunnedah community.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesWhat to look for in Gunnedah
- All homes in Gunnedah score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Gunnedah reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is McLean Care Mackellar Alkira Campus at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gunnedah
| McLean Care Mackellar Alkira Campus McLean Care Ltd · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| McLean Care Mackellar Apex Campus McLean Care Ltd · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 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.