Aged care homes in Merrylands, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Merrylands, part of the Western Sydney 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.
Located in the Western Sydney ACPR, Merrylands currently services the local community with one residential aged care facility. This home holds an average overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a solid standard of care for residents in the area. Southern Cross Care John Woodward Residential Aged Care serves as the suburb's highest-rated provider, maintaining a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Merrylands
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Merrylands
- All homes in Merrylands score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Merrylands reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Southern Cross Care John Woodward Residential Aged Care at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Merrylands
| Southern Cross Care John Woodward Residential Aged Care Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.