Aged care homes in Redhead, NSW

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Redhead, part of the Hunter 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.

Residents of Redhead, located within the Hunter Aged Care Planning Region, have access to one residential aged care facility. This local home currently holds an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided in the area. Whiddon Redhead, operated by The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales, is the highest-rated facility in the suburb, maintaining a commendable 4-star rating under the federal government’s assessment system.

Homes
1
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
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4
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Provider mix in Redhead

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Redhead

  • All homes in Redhead score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • No home in Redhead reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Whiddon Redhead at 4★.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Redhead

Whiddon Redhead
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales · Large · Not for Profit
4.05422

Best by sub-rating in Redhead

Best for staffing

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Best for experience

  1. 1.Whiddon Redhead4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Whiddon Redhead5

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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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