Aged care homes in Maclean, NSW

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Maclean, part of the Far North Coast planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located in the Far North Coast ACPR, Maclean is home to two residential aged care facilities serving the local community. The suburb currently holds an average Star Rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on recent federal assessments. Whiddon Maclean, operated by The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales, stands as the highest-rated option in the area with a 4-star rating, providing essential care services for local seniors.

Homes
2
Avg overall
2★
-1.1 vs national
Avg staffing
1.5★
Avg experience
2★

Rating distribution

avg 2★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (50%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (50%)

Provider mix in Maclean

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Maclean

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • No home in Maclean 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 Maclean at 4★.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Maclean

Whiddon Maclean
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales · Small · Not for Profit
4.05433
Whiddon Maclean Mareeba
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales · Medium · Not for Profit
0.00000

Best by sub-rating in Maclean

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Whiddon Maclean3
  2. 2.Whiddon Maclean Mareeba0

Best for experience

  1. 1.Whiddon Maclean4
  2. 2.Whiddon Maclean Mareeba0

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Whiddon Maclean5
  2. 2.Whiddon Maclean Mareeba0

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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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