Aged care homes in Northam, WA

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Northam, part of the Wheatbelt 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.

Northam serves as a key regional hub within the Wheatbelt ACPR, offering residential aged care for local seniors. There are currently 2 aged care homes operating in the suburb, maintaining an overall average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these facilities, Juniper Bethavon stands out as the highest-rated option, currently holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.

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

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (100%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Northam

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Northam

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

All homes in Northam

Juniper Bethavon
Uniting Church Homes · Small · Not for Profit
4.04453
Juniper The Residency
Uniting Church Homes · Small · Not for Profit
4.05432

Best by sub-rating in Northam

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Juniper Bethavon5
  2. 2.Juniper The Residency3

Best for experience

  1. 1.Juniper Bethavon4
  2. 2.Juniper The Residency4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Juniper The Residency5
  2. 2.Juniper Bethavon4

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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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