Aged care homes near Castle Cove, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Castle Cove 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 Castle Cove
Willoughby Retirement Community Hostel
Bupa Willoughby
Estia Health Willoughby
Catholic Healthcare St Paul's Residential Aged Care
Alexander Campbell House
Dougherty Apartments
Columbia Aged Care Services - Willowood Centre
Pathways Sailors Bay
KOPWA Archbold House
Killara Glades Care Community
Bupa Seaforth
Allambie Heights Village Residential Aged Care Facility
Scalabrini Village Allambie Heights
Catholic Healthcare St Peter's Lane Cove North
Bupa Mosman
Uniting Kamilaroi Lane Cove
Glenwood Nursing Home
Greenwich Place
What the official data says about aged care in Castle Cove
No aged care homes are based in Castle Cove itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 200 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 3.92 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 Castle Cove itself.
The closest homes to Castle Cove
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Retirement Community Hostel | Chatswood | 1.4 km | 5 |
| Bupa Willoughby | Willoughby | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Willoughby | Willoughby | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Catholic Healthcare St Paul's Residential Aged Care | Northbridge | 2.4 km | 5 |
| Alexander Campbell House | Forestville | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Dougherty Apartments | Chatswood | 2.8 km | 4 |
| Columbia Aged Care Services - Willowood Centre | Chatswood | 2.8 km | 4 |
| Pathways Sailors Bay | Northbridge | 2.8 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Castle Cove 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 | 3.82 | 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 | 4.87 | 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 | 3.13 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.44 | 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 Castle Cove
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) (21 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (19 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (13 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (10 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (9 services nearby)Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd (8 services nearby)Estia Health (6 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (6 services nearby)The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust (5 services nearby)Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Twilight House (4 services nearby)Australian Nursing Home Foundation Limited (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Castle Cove
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Castle Cove 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 Castle Cove 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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Willoughby (2, 2 km)Forestville (1, 3 km)Roseville (1, 3 km)Chatswood (3, 3 km)Northbridge (2, 3 km)Allambie Heights (2, 4 km)Seaforth (1, 4 km)Killara (2, 5 km)Greenwich (2, 5 km)Manly Vale (2, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Castle Cove
How many aged care homes are there in Castle Cove?
None are based in Castle Cove itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Castle Cove 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 Castle Cove 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 Castle Cove as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Castle Cove?
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.