Aged care homes in Port Kembla, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Port Kembla, 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.
Port Kembla residents have access to one aged care facility within the suburb, serving the broader Illawarra ACPR region. This home maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a solid standard of care. Operating locally, IRT Five Islands is the highest-rated facility in the area, holding a 4-star rating. Families can use the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system to compare these quality indicators when selecting residential aged care.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Port Kembla
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Port Kembla
- All homes in Port Kembla score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Port Kembla reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is IRT Five Islands at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Port Kembla
| IRT Five Islands Illawarra Retirement Trust · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Best by sub-rating in Port Kembla
Best for staffing
- 1.IRT Five Islands3★
Best for experience
- 1.IRT Five Islands5★
Best for compliance
- 1.IRT Five Islands5★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.