Aged care homes in the Northern Territory
4 homes we list across the Northern Territory, with government star ratings, any published room prices, and the free advocacy service to call if something goes wrong.
Where do I start looking for aged care in the Northern Territory?
Start with an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (1800 200 422): a home can only offer a permanent room once residential care is approved. Then shortlist homes near the people who will visit most. We list 4 homes in the Northern Territory, and all 4 with a rating hold 4 or 5 stars overall (as at February 2026). If you are unhappy with care or a decision, Darwin Community Legal Service is the free, independent aged care advocacy service in the Northern Territory (1800 700 600).
The Northern Territory in numbers
- Homes we list
- 4
- All in Darwin
- Rated 4 or 5 stars overall
- 4
- 100% of 4 rated homes (as at February 2026)
- Run by not-for-profits
- 75%
- 3 not-for-profit, 1 for-profit
- Published room prices we have
- 0
- None in our data; ask each home
Where the homes are
| City or area | Homes | Rated 4 or 5 | Rated 5 | Published room prices | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 4 | 4 | 0 | None | Darwin costs |
The highest-rated homes in the Northern Territory
4 homes hold the highest overall government rating among the homes we list in the Northern Territory (as at February 2026): 4 stars. Listed by name; the order is not a ranking.
- Juninga Centre Nightcliff, DarwinResidents' experience 3 of 5, staffing 5 of 5
- Pearl Supported Care Fannie Bay, DarwinResidents' experience 3 of 5, staffing 4 of 5
- Regis Tiwi Tiwi, DarwinResidents' experience 3 of 5, staffing 3 of 5
- Terrace Gardens Farrar, DarwinResidents' experience 3 of 5, staffing 5 of 5
Every home we list in the Northern Territory
Sorted by overall government star rating (as at February 2026), then by name. Select a column heading to re-sort, or filter by city, rating or provider type.
4 homes, sorted by overall government star rating, then by name.
| Home | Location | Provider type | Overall rating | Residents' experience | Staffing | Published room price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juninga Centre | NightcliffDarwin, NT | Not-for-profit | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | Not published | |
| Pearl Supported Care | Fannie BayDarwin, NT | Not-for-profit | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | Not published | |
| Regis Tiwi | TiwiDarwin, NT | For-profit | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Terrace Gardens | FarrarDarwin, NT | Not-for-profit | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | Not published |
No homes match these filters.
Free government and advocacy help in the Northern Territory
- My Aged Care, 1800 200 422. The government entry point: book an aged care assessment and find homes.
- Darwin Community Legal Service, through the Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm). The Northern Territory's member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network: free, independent help if you are unhappy with care or a decision, or need support to speak up.
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, 1800 951 822 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). Complaints about a home's care or services, including anonymous ones.
- Elder Abuse Phone Line (1800ELDERHelp), 1800 353 374. Confidential advice if you are worried an older person is being mistreated.
Contact details checked on each organisation's website in October 2026. These services are free and independent of us.
Questions about aged care in the Northern Territory
How many aged care homes are there in the Northern Territory?
Our list for the Northern Territory is a selection, not every home: My Aged Care's Find a provider tool lists every government-funded home. We list 4 homes in the Northern Territory: 4 in Darwin.
Are there 5-star aged care homes in the Northern Territory?
Not in our list. The highest overall rating among the 4 rated homes we list in the Northern Territory is 4 stars (as at February 2026), held by 4 homes.
Who can help if we're unhappy with an aged care home in the Northern Territory?
Raise it with the home first, in writing if you can. If that doesn't fix it, Darwin Community Legal Service, the state's member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, gives free, independent help: call 1800 700 600 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm). You can also complain to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on 1800 951 822, free, and anonymously if you prefer.
Are aged care fees different in the Northern Territory?
The daily fees and caps are set nationally, so they are the same in the Northern Territory as anywhere else. What varies is the room price, which each home sets. See costs for Darwin.