Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal
5 Rowland Avenue, Mount Warrigal NSW 2528
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 Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal face to face and publishes what they said. Below is the share who answered “always” to each question, from the 2026 survey round. It is the closest thing to hearing from the people who actually live there.
Where residents rate it highest
- Feels like home: 100% said always, against a national average of 64%.
- Encouraged to be independent: 92% said always, against a national average of 60%.
- Things are explained: 75% said always, against a national average of 46%.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 67% | 100% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 92% | 100% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 100% | 100% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 83% | 91% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 67% | 84% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 100% | 100% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 75% | 92% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 75% | 75% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 100% | 100% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 92% | 92% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 67% | 75% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 33% | 58% always or mostly | 28% |
Source: Residents’ Experience survey, Australian Government Star Ratings (May 2026 extract), interviews conducted in 2026. Percentages are of residents interviewed at this home, not of all residents. CareShortlist does not edit, weight or rank these answers.
How Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal compares
Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal 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 40 funded places it is smaller than most (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is staffing at 5 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 | Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 4 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 3 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal, with their official ratings beside them. 1 of them currently rate higher.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Elanora Shellharbour | Shellharbour City Centre | 2.2 km | 4 | 100 |
| Warrigal Care Shell Cove | Shell Cove | 4.4 km | 4 | 131 |
| Warrigal Care Albion Park Rail | Albion Park Rail | 4.9 km | 4 | 149 |
| Anglicare Piper House | Dapto | 6.7 km | 3 | 111 |
| Catholic Healthcare St Mary's Retirement Village | Berkeley | 7.2 km | 5 | 33 |
| IRT William Beach Gardens | Kanahooka | 7.2 km | 4 | 160 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal
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 Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal
What is the Star Rating of Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal?
Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal 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 Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal located?
Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal is at 5 Rowland Avenue, Mount Warrigal, NSW 2528. You can see every other home nearby on our Mount Warrigal page.
How many residents does Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal have?
Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal has 40 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 Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal?
Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal is operated by Warrigal Care Limited (charitable). 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 Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal?
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 Warrigal Care Mt Warrigal side by side with other options near Mount Warrigal, free.