Five stars awarded to Australian aged care homes failing safety and care standards

• Aged care homes in Australia that failed to meet minimum standards for safety and care were given high compliance ratings, potentially misleading families.
• The star rating system, introduced in December 2022 to help families make informed decisions about care providers, has been criticized for prioritizing providers over consumers.
• A report found that 68 out of 501 homes listed on the non-compliance register were awarded five-star compliance ratings, while 81 homes received four-star ratings.
• Experts argue that the star rating system is "a total waste of time" and fails to accurately reflect the quality of care provided.