Aged care homes in Shoal Bay, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Shoal Bay, 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.
Located in the Hunter Aged Care Planning Region, Shoal Bay offers one accredited residential aged care facility to serve the local community. The suburb maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 across its available services. Harbourside Residential Care, operated by Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care Ltd, currently stands as the highest-rated provider in the area, holding a 4-star overall rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Shoal Bay
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Shoal Bay
- All homes in Shoal Bay score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Shoal Bay reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Harbourside Residential Care at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Shoal Bay
| Harbourside Residential Care Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care Ltd · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.