Aged care homes in Kensington, NSW

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

Kensington, located within the South East Sydney Aged Care Planning Region, currently hosts one residential aged care facility serving the local community. This home maintains an exceptional performance record, boasting an average Star Rating of 5 out of 5. St Joseph's Aged Care Facility Kensington holds this perfect 5-star rating, reflecting high standards of care and government-assessed quality metrics for elderly residents seeking support in this inner-eastern Sydney suburb.

Homes
1
Avg overall
5★
+1.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
5★

Rating distribution

avg 5★ · 1 homes
5
1 (100%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
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Provider mix in Kensington

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Kensington

  • All homes in Kensington 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 Kensington

St Joseph's Aged Care Facility Kensington
St Joseph's Aged Care Facility Kensington · Small · Not for Profit
5.05545

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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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