Aged care homes in Russell Lea, NSW

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Russell Lea, part of the Inner 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.

Located in the Inner West ACPR, the suburb of Russell Lea features one operational aged care home serving local seniors. This facility currently holds an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided in the area. Carino Care at Russell Lea is the highest-rated residence in the suburb, maintaining a 4-star rating under the federal government’s mandatory Star Ratings system.

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

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
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4
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Provider mix in Russell Lea

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Russell Lea

  • All homes in Russell Lea score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Carino Care at Russell Lea at 4★.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Russell Lea

Carino Care at Russell Lea
Carino Care Pty Ltd · Small · For profit
4.05443

Best by sub-rating in Russell Lea

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Carino Care at Russell Lea4

Best for experience

  1. 1.Carino Care at Russell Lea4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Carino Care at Russell Lea5

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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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