Aged care homes in Unanderra, NSW

Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Unanderra, 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.

Unanderra residents have access to three residential aged care homes located within this Illawarra region suburb. Facilities in the area maintain a collective average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided to local seniors. Among these providers, Catholic Healthcare Villa Maria Centre stands out with a 4-star rating. Families can use these government-monitored Star Ratings to compare individual performance and select the most suitable facility in Unanderra.

Homes
3
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
3.3★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 3 homes
5
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4
3 (100%)
3
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Provider mix in Unanderra

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Unanderra

  • All homes in Unanderra 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 Catholic Healthcare Villa Maria Centre at 4★.
  • 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Unanderra

Catholic Healthcare Villa Maria Centre
Catholic Healthcare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05435
Marco Polo Aged Care Facility
Illawarra Retirement Trust · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04443
Uniting Farmborough Unanderra
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Large · Not for Profit
4.05433

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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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