Aged care homes in New Town, TAS

Compare 3 residential aged care homes in New Town, part of the Southern planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Residents of New Town in Tasmania seeking residential aged care can choose from three licensed facilities located within this inner-northern suburb. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 2.7 out of 5 based on federal quality assessments. Within the Southern ACPR, the Mary Ogilvy Home stands out as the highest-rated residence in the area, achieving a 4-star rating under the government’s independent reporting system for quality and safety.

Homes
3
Avg overall
2.7★
-0.4 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
2★

Rating distribution

avg 2.7★ · 3 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (67%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (33%)

Provider mix in New Town

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in New Town

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • No home in New Town reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Mary Ogilvy Home at 4★.
  • 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in New Town

Mary Ogilvy Home
The Mary Ogilvy Homes Society · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05333
Rosary Gardens
Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc · Small · Not for Profit
4.05333
Barrington Lodge
The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust · Medium · Not for Profit
0.00000

Best by sub-rating in New Town

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Mary Ogilvy Home3
  2. 2.Rosary Gardens3
  3. 3.Barrington Lodge0

Best for experience

  1. 1.Mary Ogilvy Home3
  2. 2.Rosary Gardens3
  3. 3.Barrington Lodge0

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Mary Ogilvy Home5
  2. 2.Rosary Gardens5
  3. 3.Barrington Lodge0

New to Star Ratings?

Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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