Aged care homes in Lavington, NSW
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Lavington, part of the Riverina/Murray 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.
Lavington serves the Albury region with two residential aged care homes operating under the Riverina/Murray Aged Care Planning Region. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a commitment to quality standards across the local sector. The Murray Vale Shalem Hostel, managed by the United Protestant Association of NSW Limited, currently stands as the highest-rated provider in the suburb with a 4-star assessment.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Lavington
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Lavington
- All homes in Lavington score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Murray Vale Shalem Hostel at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Lavington
| Murray Vale Shalem Hostel United Protestant Association of NSW Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Southern Cross Care Lavington Residential Aged Care Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.