Aged care homes in Waratah, NSW

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Waratah, part of the Hunter planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Waratah currently hosts four residential aged care facilities that serve the local community within the Hunter aged care planning region. These providers hold an average Star Rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, reflecting the varied quality standards across the suburb. While no facilities currently achieve a 5-star rating, HammondCare Waratah stands out as the highest-rated option in the area, maintaining a 4-star overall rating for its services.

What to look for in Waratah

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is HammondCare Waratah at 4★.
• 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Waratah

1. 1
   HammondCare Waratah

   HammondCare · Large
   4.0
2. 2
   Maroba Nursing Home

   Maroba · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   Bupa Waratah

   Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   Calvary St Martin de Porres Retirement Community

   Calvary Aged Care Limited · Small
   0.0

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