Aged Care Facilities in South Australia
There are 227 Aged Care Facilities providers listed in South Australia on AusCareGuide.
Residential aged care, also called an aged care facility, aged care home or nursing home, provides accommodation with 24-hour personal and clinical care for older people who can no longer live safely at home. Homes deliver help with daily tasks, nursing, meals, medication management and social activities in one place.
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Residential providers in South Australia
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter an aged care facility?
Everyone pays the basic daily fee of $66.80 a day. Depending on a means assessment you may also pay a hotelling contribution of up to $22.15 a day, a non-clinical care contribution of up to $107.32 a day (capped at $137,917 or four years), and an accommodation cost as a refundable deposit or daily payment. Low-means residents pay the basic fee and get help with accommodation.
How much does it cost to live in an aged care facility per year?
A full pensioner with low assets pays about $24,382 a year, all of it the basic daily fee. A self-funded resident paying the maximum contributions and a $500,000 room as a daily payment pays roughly $113,789 a year, of which about $39,172 stops after four years.
What is the difference between aged care and residential aged care?
Aged care covers three government programs: the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (entry-level help at home), Support at Home (funded in-home care), and residential aged care, which is moving into an aged care home with accommodation and 24-hour care. Residential aged care is for people who can no longer be supported safely at home.
How do I get into an aged care facility?
Arrange an aged care needs assessment through My Aged Care (1800 200 422), complete a means assessment with Services Australia, then apply to the homes you prefer and agree a room price. Families usually apply to more than one home because availability varies.
What are aged care Star Ratings?
A one-to-five star rating published on My Aged Care for every subsidised home, combining residents' experience, compliance, staffing (care minutes) and quality indicators such as falls and pressure injuries. Check the four sub-ratings as well as the overall rating when comparing homes.
Can I get respite care in an aged care home?
Yes. Residential respite is a short stay, usually up to 63 days a year, approved through your aged care assessment. Respite residents pay only the basic daily fee, and a respite stay is a practical way to trial a home before permanent entry.
Are the aged care homes on this site approved?
Yes. Residential aged care providers listed on AusCareGuide are sourced from the official My Aged Care register and are approved by the Australian Government to deliver aged care.