Aged care homes in Waterfall, NSW
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Waterfall, part of the South East Sydney 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 within the South East Sydney Aged Care Planning Region, Waterfall offers residents access to one local aged care facility. The suburb maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 across its current residential care services. The Garrawarra Centre, operated by the NSW Ministry of Health, stands as the highest-rated provider in the area, holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Waterfall
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Waterfall
- All homes in Waterfall score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Garrawarra 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 Waterfall
| Garrawarra Centre NSW State Government (NSW Ministry of Health) · Medium · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Best by sub-rating in Waterfall
Best for staffing
Best for experience
Best for compliance
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.