Aged care homes near Cardiff South, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Cardiff South 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 Cardiff South
Uniting Garden Suburb
Groves House
Arcare Warners Bay
Amaroo Aged Care Facility
Tingira Hills Care Community
Regis Elermore Vale
Uniting Koombahla Elermore Vale
Woodlands Lodge
Catholic Healthcare St John's Villa
Calvary St Francis Retirement Community
SummitCare Wallsend
Waterview Aged Care Facility
Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether
RFBI Hawkins Masonic Village - Acacia House
Anglican Care Jesmond Grove
What the official data says about aged care in Cardiff South
No aged care homes are based in Cardiff South itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 42 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 3.81 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 Cardiff South itself.
The closest homes to Cardiff South
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| HammondCare - Cardiff | Cardiff | 0.7 km | 4 |
| Uniting Garden Suburb | Garden Suburb | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Groves House | Cardiff Heights | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Arcare Warners Bay | Warners Bay | 3.5 km | 3 |
| Amaroo Aged Care Facility | Charlestown | 3.7 km | 4 |
| Tingira Hills Care Community | Mount Hutton | 3.7 km | Not yet rated |
| Regis Elermore Vale | Elermore Vale | 3.7 km | 4 |
| Uniting Koombahla Elermore Vale | Elermore Vale | 4.2 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Cardiff South 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 | 4 | 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 | 4.81 | 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 | 2.78 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.89 | 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 Cardiff South
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (5 services nearby)Anglican Care (5 services nearby)Hunter Valley Care Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Calvary (3 services nearby)HammondCare (2 services nearby)Arcare (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (2 services nearby)The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales (2 services nearby)Christian Community Services (1 service nearby)Regis Aged Care (1 service nearby)United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Cardiff South
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Cardiff South 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 Cardiff South 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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Garden Suburb (1, 2 km)Cardiff Heights (1, 2 km)Cardiff (1, 2 km)Charlestown (1, 3 km)Warners Bay (1, 3 km)Elermore Vale (2, 4 km)Mount Hutton (1, 4 km)New Lambton (1, 5 km)Eleebana (1, 5 km)Wallsend (3, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Cardiff South
How many aged care homes are there in Cardiff South?
None are based in Cardiff South itself, but 42 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Cardiff South 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 Cardiff South 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 Cardiff South as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Cardiff South?
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.