How many aged care homes are in Tarrawanna?

There are 1 residential aged care home in Tarrawanna, New South Wales listed in the Department of Health Star Ratings (February 2026 release).

What is the highest rated aged care home in Tarrawanna?

IRT Tarrawanna Care Centre (operated by Illawarra Retirement Trust) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 5, residents' experience 4, staffing 3.

What is the average Star Rating in Tarrawanna?

The average overall Star Rating across Tarrawanna is 4★ (+0.9 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Tarrawanna?

Costs are set by the Department of Health and Disability and depend on your income, assets, and the room you choose. Most fees are capped nationally. Use the My Aged Care fee estimator at myagedcare.gov.au for an individual estimate.

How do I apply for an aged care home in Tarrawanna?

You need an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment to be eligible for permanent residential care. Apply through My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or myagedcare.gov.au, then contact the home directly to discuss availability.

How many aged care homes are in Tarrawanna?

There are 1 residential aged care home in Tarrawanna, New South Wales listed in the Department of Health Star Ratings (February 2026 release).

What is the highest rated aged care home in Tarrawanna?

IRT Tarrawanna Care Centre (operated by Illawarra Retirement Trust) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 5, residents' experience 4, staffing 3, quality measures 3.

What is the average Star Rating in Tarrawanna?

The average overall Star Rating across Tarrawanna is 4★ (+0.9 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Tarrawanna?

Costs are set by the Department of Health and Disability and depend on your income, assets, and the room you choose. Most fees are capped nationally. Use the My Aged Care fee estimator at myagedcare.gov.au for an individual estimate.

How do I apply for an aged care home in Tarrawanna?

You need an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment to be eligible for permanent residential care. Apply through My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or myagedcare.gov.au, then contact the home directly to discuss availability.

Aged care homes in Tarrawanna, NSW

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Tarrawanna, part of the Illawarra 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 northern suburbs of Wollongong within the Illawarra Aged Care Planning Region, Tarrawanna offers a quiet residential setting for local seniors. The suburb currently features one residential aged care home, the IRT Tarrawanna Care Centre, which maintains an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This facility contributes to a regional average Star Rating of 4 stars, reflecting a high standard of care available to the community.

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Homes

Avg overall

4★

+0.9 vs national

Avg staffing

3★

Avg experience

4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes

5★

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4★

1 (100%)

3★

0 (0%)

2★

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1★

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Provider mix in Tarrawanna

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

Illawarra Retirement Trust1 home

What to look for in Tarrawanna

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