Aged care homes in Tweed Heads South, NSW

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Tweed Heads South, part of the Far North Coast 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.

Tweed Heads South features two residential aged care homes serving the local Far North Coast ACPR region. These facilities maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided to residents. Southern Cross Care St Joseph's Residential Aged Care currently stands as the highest-rated facility in the suburb, holding a 4-star rating and operated by Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
3.5★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (100%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Tweed Heads South

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Tweed Heads South

  • All homes in Tweed Heads South score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Southern Cross Care St Joseph's Residential Aged Care at 4★.
  • 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Tweed Heads South

Southern Cross Care St Joseph's Residential Aged Care
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Large · Not for Profit
4.05433
Bolton Clarke Raffles
RSL Care RDNS Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04444

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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