Aged care homes in Broken Hill, NSW
3 aged care homes in Broken Hill, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Harold Williams Home
St Annes Nursing Home
What the official data says about aged care in Broken Hill
Broken Hill has 3 aged care homes, holding 219 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 3, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 73 residents.
What residents in Broken Hill say
Averaged across the 3 homes in Broken Hill whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about feels safe (73% said always) and least positive about encouraged to be independent (31%).
| Residents said “always” to | Broken Hill | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 58% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 69% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 73% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 58% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 41% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 55% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 36% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 38% | 48% |
| Has a say | 62% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 31% | 60% |
| Well run | 37% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 36% | 28% |
Who runs the homes in Broken Hill
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd (3 services here)
What it costs to move into a home near Broken Hill
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill 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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Common questions about aged care in Broken Hill
How many aged care homes are there in Broken Hill?
3 aged care homes are based in Broken Hill on the current national service list, with 219 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 3 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Broken Hill?
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.