Aged care homes in Katherine, NT

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Katherine, part of the Katherine planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Residents living in Katherine have access to two government-accredited aged care homes serving the local Katherine Aged Care Planning Region. These facilities currently hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on recent federal assessments. Among the local options, Rocky Ridge stands out as the highest-rated facility in the area with a 4-star rating, operated by Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Limited to support the town’s growing senior population.

Homes
2
Avg overall
3.5★
+0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
4.5★
Avg experience
3★

Rating distribution

avg 3.5★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (50%)
3
1 (50%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Katherine

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Katherine

  • All homes in Katherine score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Rocky Ridge at 4★.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Katherine

Rocky Ridge
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Limited · Small · Not for Profit
4.05443
Katherine Hostel
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Limited · Small · Not for Profit
3.05251

Best by sub-rating in Katherine

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Katherine Hostel5
  2. 2.Rocky Ridge4

Best for experience

  1. 1.Rocky Ridge4
  2. 2.Katherine Hostel2

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Rocky Ridge5
  2. 2.Katherine Hostel5

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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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