Aged care homes near Blue Bay, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Blue Bay 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 Blue Bay
Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay
Uniting Nareen Gardens Lodge Bateau Bay
Southern Cross Care Reynolds Court Residential Aged Care
Bupa Bateau Bay
Killarney Vale Care Community
Killarney Court Aged Care Facility
Berkeley Vale Care Community
Kanwal Gardens Care Community
Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel
Estia Health Norah Head
Kanwal Springs Care Community
Wallarah Point Care Community
Hamlyn Terrace Care Community
Uniting Starrett Lodge Hamlyn Terrace
Norah Head Care Community
RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village
Arcare Lisarow The Orchards
What the official data says about aged care in Blue Bay
No aged care homes are based in Blue Bay itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 31 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 3.71 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 Blue Bay itself.
The closest homes to Blue Bay
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay | Bateau Bay | 3 km | 4 |
| Uniting Nareen Gardens Lodge Bateau Bay | Bateau Bay | 3 km | 4 |
| Southern Cross Care Reynolds Court Residential Aged Care | Bateau Bay | 3.1 km | 4 |
| Bupa Bateau Bay | Bateau Bay | 3.4 km | 3 |
| Killarney Vale Care Community | Killarney Vale | 3.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Killarney Court Aged Care Facility | Killarney Vale | 4.4 km | 3 |
| Berkeley Vale Care Community | Berkeley Vale | 6.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Kanwal Gardens Care Community | Kanwal | 9.6 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Blue Bay 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 | 3.88 | 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 | 2.92 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.67 | 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 Blue Bay
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Opal HealthCare (6 services nearby)Alino Living (4 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (3 services nearby)Estia Health (3 services nearby)Arcare (2 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)Hakea Grove Aged Care Pty Limited (1 service nearby)Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)HammondCare (1 service nearby)Anglican Care (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Blue Bay
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Blue Bay 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 Blue Bay 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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Bateau Bay (4, 3 km)Killarney Vale (2, 4 km)Berkeley Vale (1, 6 km)Norah Head (1, 10 km)Noraville (1, 10 km)Kanwal (3, 10 km)Toukley (2, 11 km)Lake Haven (1, 12 km)Hamlyn Terrace (3, 12 km)Lisarow (1, 12 km)
Common questions about aged care in Blue Bay
How many aged care homes are there in Blue Bay?
None are based in Blue Bay itself, but 31 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Blue Bay 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 Blue Bay 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 Blue Bay as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Blue Bay?
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.