Aged care homes near Austinmer, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Austinmer 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 Austinmer
Anglicare Eileen Armstrong House
Marco Polo Woonona Care Services
Illawarra Diggers
IRT Tarrawanna Care Centre
Frank And Jess Kennett Home
Warrigal Care Coniston
Estia Health Figtree
Hillside at Figtree
Greenhill Manor
Catholic Healthcare Villa Maria Centre
Marco Polo Aged Care Facility
Uniting Farmborough Unanderra
What the official data says about aged care in Austinmer
No aged care homes are based in Austinmer itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 14 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 3.86 out of 5, against a New South Wales average of 3.89 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Austinmer itself.
The closest homes to Austinmer
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRT Woonona | Woonona | 4.9 km | 4 |
| Anglicare Eileen Armstrong House | Woonona | 5.6 km | 4 |
| Marco Polo Woonona Care Services | Woonona | 5.8 km | 4 |
| Illawarra Diggers | Corrimal | 7.7 km | 3 |
| IRT Tarrawanna Care Centre | Tarrawanna | 9.6 km | 4 |
| Frank And Jess Kennett Home | Stanwell Park | 9.9 km | 4 |
| Warrigal Wollongong | Wollongong | 14.7 km | 4 |
| Warrigal Care Coniston | Coniston | 15.5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Austinmer 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 | 3.71 | 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 | 4.79 | 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 | 3.43 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.71 | 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 Austinmer
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Illawarra Retirement Trust (4 services nearby)Warrigal Care Limited (2 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (1 service nearby)Illawarra Diggers Aged and Community Care Limited (1 service nearby)United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (1 service nearby)Estia Health (1 service nearby)Hillside Brae Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Greenhill Manor Pty Limited (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Austinmer
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Austinmer 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 Austinmer 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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Woonona (3, 5 km)Corrimal (1, 8 km)Stanwell Park (1, 10 km)Tarrawanna (1, 10 km)Wollongong (1, 14 km)Coniston (1, 16 km)Figtree (3, 17 km)Unanderra (3, 19 km)Warrawong (1, 20 km)Port Kembla (1, 20 km)
Common questions about aged care in Austinmer
How many aged care homes are there in Austinmer?
None are based in Austinmer itself, but 14 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Austinmer 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 Austinmer 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 Austinmer as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Austinmer?
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.