Aged care homes in St Ives, NSW
Compare 4 residential aged care homes in St Ives, part of the Northern Sydney planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
St Ives, located within the Northern Sydney ACPR, provides access to four residential aged care homes serving the local community. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting current performance standards. While no local homes have yet achieved a 5-star rating, Estia Health St Ives is currently the highest-rated facility in the suburb, maintaining a 4-star rating under the management of Estia Investments Pty Ltd.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 4 homesProvider mix in St Ives
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in St Ives
- All homes in St Ives score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in St Ives reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Estia Health St Ives at 4★.
- 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in St Ives
- 1Estia Health St Ives4.0Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Large
- 2Bupa St Ives3.0Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium
- 3St Ives House3.0Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd · Large
- 4Uniting Kari Court St Ives3.0The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Small
All homes in St Ives
| Estia Health St Ives Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Bupa St Ives Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| St Ives House Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Uniting Kari Court St Ives The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Best by sub-rating in St Ives
Best for staffing
Best for experience
- 1.Estia Health St Ives4★
- 2.St Ives House4★
- 3.Bupa St Ives3★
Best for compliance
- 1.Bupa St Ives5★
- 2.Estia Health St Ives4★
- 3.St Ives House4★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.