Aged care homes in Kelso, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Kelso, part of the Central West planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located in the Central West ACPR, Kelso provides aged care services for the local Bathurst community. There is currently one residential aged care home operating within the suburb, which holds an average Star Rating of 3 out of 5. The highest-rated facility in the area is Whiddon Kelso, operated by The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales, which maintains a 3-star rating under the government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Kelso
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Kelso
- All homes in Kelso score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Kelso reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Whiddon Kelso at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Kelso
| Whiddon Kelso The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Best by sub-rating in Kelso
Best for staffing
- 1.Whiddon Kelso3★
Best for experience
- 1.Whiddon Kelso3★
Best for compliance
- 1.Whiddon Kelso4★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.