Aged care homes in Merriwa, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Merriwa, part of the Hunter planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 0★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located within the Hunter Aged Care Planning Region, Merriwa provides aged care services to the local community through a single residential facility. Currently, Gummun Place, managed by the Upper Hunter Shire Council, stands as the suburb’s primary provider. This facility holds a 0-star rating under the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system, contributing to an overall average rating of 0 stars for the Merriwa area, with no 5-star facilities currently operating locally.
Rating distribution
avg 0★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Merriwa
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Merriwa
- All homes in Merriwa score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Merriwa reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Gummun Place at 0★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Merriwa
| Gummun Place Upper Hunter Shire Council · Small · Government | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Best by sub-rating in Merriwa
Best for staffing
- 1.Gummun Place0★
Best for experience
- 1.Gummun Place5★
Best for compliance
- 1.Gummun Place5★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.