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.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Tarrawanna
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
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.
All homes in Tarrawanna
| IRT Tarrawanna Care Centre Illawarra Retirement Trust · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 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.