Aged care homes in Orange, NSW

Compare 7 residential aged care homes in Orange, part of the Central West planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Residents of Orange in the Central West ACPR region have access to seven residential aged care homes, maintaining a strong community average Star Rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Two of these local facilities have achieved a top 5-star rating, including Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care, operated by Catholic Healthcare Limited. These ratings assist families in identifying high-quality care options that meet federal standards for safety, staffing, and resident experience.

What to look for in Orange

• All homes in Orange score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 3 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 0 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated aged care homes in Orange

1. 1
   Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care

   Catholic Healthcare Limited · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   Bolton Clarke Calare (PKA - Calare Residential Aged Care Facility)

   RSL Care RDNS Limited · Small
   5.0
3. 3
   Orange Grove Care Community

   DPG Services Pty Ltd · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   Ascott Gardens

   United Protestant Association of NSW Limited · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   Uniting Wontama Orange

   The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Large
   4.0
6. 6
   Bolton Clarke Gosling Creek

   RSL Care RDNS Limited · Medium
   4.0
7. 7
   Benjamin Short Grove

   Mission Australia · Small
   4.0

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