Aged care homes in North Nowra, NSW

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in North Nowra, part of the Illawarra 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.

North Nowra, located within the Illawarra Aged Care Planning Region, currently hosts two residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a solid standard of care across the suburb. Clelland Lodge, operated by The Churches of Christ Property Trust, stands out as the highest-rated facility in the area with a 4-star rating, providing essential support services for the community.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
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4
2 (100%)
3
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2
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Provider mix in North Nowra

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in North Nowra

  • All homes in North Nowra 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 Clelland Lodge at 4★.
  • 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in North Nowra

Clelland Lodge
The Churches of Christ Property Trust · Large · Not for Profit
4.05433
Rose Mumbler Village
Illaroo Co-operative Aboriginal Corporation · Small · Not for Profit
4.05353

Best by sub-rating in North Nowra

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Rose Mumbler Village5
  2. 2.Clelland Lodge3

Best for experience

  1. 1.Clelland Lodge4
  2. 2.Rose Mumbler Village3

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Clelland Lodge5
  2. 2.Rose Mumbler Village5

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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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