Aged care homes near Acton, ACT
No aged care homes are based in Acton itself on the current government service list, but nearby homes are listed below. Here is what is within 20 km.
Aged care homes within 20 km of Acton
Goodwin Ainslie (Goodwin House)
Southern Cross Care Campbell Residential Aged Care
Sir Leslie Morshead Manor
Canberra Aged Care Facility
Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
Mona Tait Gardens
BaptistCare Griffith
IRT Kangara Waters
BaptistCare Carey Gardens Centre
Fred Ward Gardens
Southern Cross Care Ozanam Residential Aged Care
Jindalee Aged Care Residence
Villaggio Sant Antonio Hostel
Mountain View Aged Care Plus Centre
Bill McKenzie Gardens
Uniting Mirinjani Weston ACT
Uniting Eabrai Weston ACT
What the official data says about aged care in Acton
No aged care homes are based in Acton itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 29 homes within 20 km, and most families end up choosing one a short drive away.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.88 out of 5, against a Australian Capital Territory average of 3.91 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Acton itself.
The closest homes to Acton
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Ainslie (Goodwin House) | Ainslie | 2.6 km | 4 |
| Southern Cross Care Campbell Residential Aged Care | Campbell | 3.4 km | 4 |
| Sir Leslie Morshead Manor | Lyneham | 3.7 km | 4 |
| Canberra Aged Care Facility | Lyneham | 3.7 km | Not yet rated |
| Calvary Haydon Retirement Community | Bruce | 4.1 km | Not yet rated |
| Mona Tait Gardens | Kaleen | 5.2 km | 4 |
| BaptistCare Griffith | Griffith | 5.8 km | 4 |
| IRT Kangara Waters | Belconnen | 6.1 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Acton score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes in reach, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Within 20 km | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.63 | 3.63 | how residents themselves rated life in the home, collected in face-to-face interviews. It is the closest thing to asking the people who live there. |
| Compliance | 4.92 | 4.82 | whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. |
| Staffing | 3.29 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.92 | 3.04 | clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. |
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings, May 2026 extract. How to read these ratings properly.
Who runs the homes within reach of Acton
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Warrigal Care Limited (4 services nearby)Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited (3 services nearby)BaptistCare (3 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (3 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (2 services nearby)Morshead Home For Veterans and Other Aged Persons Limited (2 services nearby)RSL LifeCare Limited (2 services nearby)Fresh Fields Management (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Calvary (1 service nearby)Illawarra Retirement Trust (1 service nearby)Johnson Village Services Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Villaggio Italiano Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Acton
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Acton as anywhere in Australia: a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026) that everyone pays, a means-tested care fee based on your income and assets, and an accommodation payment set by each individual home. That last one is where Acton homes will differ from each other, and it is the number to ask for in writing. Non-clinical contributions are capped over a lifetime at $137,917.01.
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Ainslie (1, 3 km)Campbell (1, 3 km)Lyneham (2, 4 km)Bruce (1, 4 km)Griffith (1, 5 km)Kaleen (1, 5 km)Belconnen (1, 6 km)Garran (1, 7 km)Red Hill (1, 7 km)Narrabundah (2, 7 km)
Common questions about aged care in Acton
How many aged care homes are there in Acton?
None are based in Acton itself, but 29 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Acton cost?
There is no single figure. Everyone pays a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026). On top of that sits a means-tested care fee set by your income and assets, and an accommodation payment that each home sets individually, paid as a refundable lump sum, a daily payment, or a mix. Lifetime contributions are capped at $137,917.01.
Do I have to choose a home in Acton itself?
No. You can enter any home in Australia that has a place available and accepts your assessment. Families often look a few suburbs wider to find the right fit, which is why we show everything within 20 km of Acton as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Acton?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist homes while you wait.