Aged care homes in Merriwa, WA

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Merriwa, part of the Metropolitan North 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 Metropolitan North aged care planning region, Merriwa provides residential support through two local aged care facilities. These homes currently hold an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of care across the suburb. The highest-rated providers in the area include Karri and Tuart Lodge, operated by the Air Force Association WA Limited, which maintains a 4-star rating under the federal government quality system.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4.5★
Avg experience
3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
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4
2 (100%)
3
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1
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Provider mix in Merriwa

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Merriwa

  • All homes in Merriwa 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 Karri and Tuart Lodge at 4★.
  • 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Merriwa

Karri and Tuart Lodge
Air Force Association WA Limited · Large · Not for Profit
4.05354
Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge
Air Force Association WA Limited · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05444

Best by sub-rating in Merriwa

Best for experience

  1. 1.Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge4
  2. 2.Karri and Tuart Lodge3

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Karri and Tuart Lodge5
  2. 2.Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge5

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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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