Aged care homes in Woonona, NSW
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Woonona, part of the Illawarra planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Woonona provides residents with access to three local aged care facilities. Collectively, these homes hold an average Star Rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. IRT Woonona, operated by the Illawarra Retirement Trust, currently stands as the highest-rated option in the area with 4 stars under the federal government’s Star Ratings system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Woonona
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Woonona
- All homes in Woonona score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Woonona 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 Woonona at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Woonona
| IRT Woonona Illawarra Retirement Trust · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Anglicare Eileen Armstrong House Anglican Community Services · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Marco Polo Woonona Care Services Illawarra Retirement Trust · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 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.