Aged care homes in Tamworth, NSW
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Tamworth, part of the New England planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Tamworth hosts three residential aged care facilities that serve the local community within the New England Aged Care Planning Region. These homes hold an average Star Rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the area. Uniting McKay House Tamworth currently leads the local options with a 4-star rating. Families can use the Commonwealth’s Star Ratings system to compare these facilities when planning their long-term care needs.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Tamworth
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Tamworth
- All homes in Tamworth score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Uniting McKay House Tamworth at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Tamworth
| Uniting McKay House Tamworth The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| RFBI Tamworth Masonic Village Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Uniting Alblas Lodge Tamworth The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.