Estia Health St Ives
144 Killeaton Street, St Ives NSW 2075
Official Star Rating
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings quarterly extract, May 2026. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist.
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What residents say about Estia Health St Ives
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Estia Health St Ives face to face and publishes what they said. Below is the share who answered “always” to each question, from the 2025 survey round. It is the closest thing to hearing from the people who actually live there.
Where residents rate it highest
- Encouraged to be independent: 95% said always, against a national average of 60%.
- Feels safe: 95% said always, against a national average of 78%.
- Staff are kind and caring: 86% said always, against a national average of 69%.
Where residents rate it lower
- Well run: 23% said always, against a national average of 46%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Staff know what they are doing: 27% said always, against a national average of 44%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Things are explained: 32% said always, against a national average of 46%. Worth asking about on a visit.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 82% | 100% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 86% | 100% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 95% | 100% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 59% | 95% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 27% | 95% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 64% | 96% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 32% | 87% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 59% | 95% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 86% | 100% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 95% | 95% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 23% | 100% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 23% | 73% always or mostly | 28% |
Source: Residents’ Experience survey, Australian Government Star Ratings (May 2026 extract), interviews conducted in 2025. Percentages are of residents interviewed at this home, not of all residents. CareShortlist does not edit, weight or rank these answers.
How Estia Health St Ives compares
Estia Health St Ives holds an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5. That is above the NSW average of 3.89, and above the national average of 3.83. Nationally, 22% of rated homes score lower and 6% score higher, with the rest level with it. Most homes cluster on the same few scores, so a single star of difference is a bigger gap than it looks. With 118 funded places it is larger than most (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is residents' experience at 4 out of 5. Its weakest is quality measures at 3, which covers clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | Estia Health St Ives | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 4 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 3 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 3 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Estia Health St Ives
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Estia Health St Ives, with their official ratings beside them. None of them currently rate higher than Estia Health St Ives.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives House | St Ives | 0.1 km | 3 | 124 |
| Uniting Kari Court St Ives | St Ives | 0.5 km | 4 | 55 |
| Bupa St Ives | St Ives | 0.5 km | 3 | 99 |
| Anglicare Roden Cutler Lodge | Gordon | 2.9 km | 4 | 107 |
| Uniting Northaven Turramurra | Turramurra | 3.6 km | 4 | 80 |
| Southern Cross Care North Turramurra Residential Aged Care | North Turramurra | 3.7 km | 4 | 113 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Estia Health St Ives
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- What are your current rates for falls, pressure injuries and unplanned weight loss, and what are you doing to improve them?
- What is the total weekly cost for someone with my family member's care needs, itemised, including extras?
- Who would be their main carer day to day, and what happens on nights and weekends?
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Common questions about Estia Health St Ives
What is the Star Rating of Estia Health St Ives?
Estia Health St Ives has an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5 in the May 2026 Australian Government extract, against a national average of 3.83. The rating combines residents' experience, compliance, staffing and quality measures.
Where is Estia Health St Ives located?
Estia Health St Ives is at 144 Killeaton Street, St Ives, NSW 2075. You can see every other home nearby on our St Ives page.
How many residents does Estia Health St Ives have?
Estia Health St Ives has 118 government-funded residential places, compared with a national average of about 82 per home. Size affects the feel of a home and the staffing ratios you should ask about.
Who owns Estia Health St Ives?
Estia Health St Ives is operated by Estia Investments Pty Ltd (private incorporated body). Standards and pricing structures often travel across a provider group, so it is worth looking at their other homes too.
How do I arrange a place at Estia Health St Ives?
You need an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422) before a government-funded place can be offered. Once approved, contact the home directly to ask about availability and to arrange a visit. We can also introduce you and put Estia Health St Ives side by side with other options near St Ives, free.