Aged care homes in Nowra, NSW
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in 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.
Located within the Illawarra Aged Care Planning Region, Nowra currently hosts three residential aged care homes providing essential support to the local community. These facilities maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care across the suburb. Among these providers, Uniting Osborne Nowra is the highest-rated facility, currently holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Nowra
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Nowra
- All homes in Nowra score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Uniting Osborne Nowra at 4★.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Nowra
| Uniting Osborne Nowra The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| IRT Greenwell Gardens Illawarra Retirement Trust · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Jonathan Rogers GC House RSL LifeCare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.