Aged care homes in Parkes, NSW
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Parkes, part of the Central West 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.
Parkes, located within the Central West aged care planning region, provides essential residential support through its two registered aged care facilities. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care for the local community. Southern Cross Care Parkes Residential Aged Care stands out as the highest-rated option in the suburb, maintaining a 4-star rating under the national quality framework.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Parkes
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Parkes
- All homes in Parkes 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 Southern Cross Care Parkes Residential Aged Care at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Parkes
| Southern Cross Care Parkes Residential Aged Care Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| BaptistCare Niola Centre BaptistCare · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 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.