Aged care homes in Illawong, NSW

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Illawong, part of the South East Sydney 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.

Residents of Illawong, located within the South East Sydney Aged Care Planning Region, have access to one residential aged care facility serving the local community. This home maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the government’s quality assessment system. Aeralife Illawong, operated by Heritage Care Pty Ltd, is the highest-rated service in the suburb, currently holding a 4-star rating for its overall performance and care standards.

Homes
1
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
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4
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Provider mix in Illawong

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Illawong

  • All homes in Illawong 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.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Aeralife Illawong at 4★.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Illawong

Aeralife Illawong
Heritage Care Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit
4.05443

Best by sub-rating in Illawong

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Aeralife Illawong4

Best for experience

  1. 1.Aeralife Illawong4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Aeralife Illawong5

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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