Aged care homes in Howlong, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Howlong, part of the Riverina/Murray planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located in the Riverina/Murray ACPR, Howlong provides access to quality residential aged care for seniors in the New South Wales border region. The suburb is home to one residential aged care facility, Oolong Hostel, which is operated by the United Protestant Association of NSW Limited. This facility currently holds an impressive 5-star rating, contributing to an average Star Rating of 5 out of 5 for the Howlong local area.
Rating distribution
avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Howlong
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Howlong
- All homes in Howlong score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 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 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Howlong
| Oolong Hostel United Protestant Association of NSW Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Best by sub-rating in Howlong
Best for staffing
- 1.Oolong Hostel5★
Best for experience
- 1.Oolong Hostel4★
Best for compliance
- 1.Oolong Hostel5★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.