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 to 5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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