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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider 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 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Katherine Hostel Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Best by sub-rating in Katherine
Best for staffing
- 1.Katherine Hostel5★
- 2.Rocky Ridge4★
Best for experience
- 1.Rocky Ridge4★
- 2.Katherine Hostel2★
Best for compliance
- 1.Rocky Ridge5★
- 2.Katherine Hostel5★
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Each home is scored 1 to 5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.
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