IRT Woonona

· 6 Popes Road Woonona 2517 NSW

Residential aged care at IRT Woonona in Woonona, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

IRT Woonona aged care centre offers a variety of living options including private and shared rooms with ensuite facilities and kitchenettes. The center specializes in both dementia and palliative care.

Facilities include dining areas with natural lighting, comfortable sitting rooms for visitors, and numerous recreational activities such as bus trips, bingo, and craft afternoons. Located in Woonona, a coastal suburb of Wollongong, the center benefits from proximity to public transport, shops, and beaches.

With over 50 years of experience, IRT Woonona strives to deliver professional care within a connected and secure community environment.

  • Nearby shops
  • Near to beach
  • Organised activities
  • Pets allowed

IRT Woonona Rating

Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.

8.2Overall Score
229 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

IRT Woonona Reviews

8.6· Recommended by 80% residents

Categories

Staff8.8
Home8.4
Independence8.3
Food6.5
Kindness8.5
Safety9.5

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at IRT Woonona think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Mal Cooper
Mal Cooper
 · 05/01/2023

Good service for my mum, but Covid19 restrictions make visits harder.

Sean Butcher
Sean Butcher
 · 28/07/2022

Terrible place Holding onto stupid covid rules!

laura moses
laura moses
 · 11/06/2022

The nursing staff ate great but eould be better if they provided more food options for the residents.


Rooms & Pricing

No Accommodation fee for respite

You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

Concessional residents welcome

IRT Woonona supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
SuperiorSingle room + ensuite
$150.12 DailyOR$650,000 RAD
PremiumSingle room + ensuite
$150.12 DailyOR$650,000 RAD

About the Staff

229
229 mins
All Care Staff
40 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at IRT Woonona on average received 229 minutes of total daily care (105% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by Illawarra Retirement Trust
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 52000726536

Safety Checks

  • Certification valid
  • Has not received notice of sanction
  • Is accredited

Location

6 Popes Road Woonona 2517 NSW

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of IRT Woonona?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.

What is the price range of residential aged care at IRT Woonona?

IRT Woonona has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $650,000 and $650,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 1 August 2026