Aged care homes near Gorokan, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Gorokan 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 Gorokan
RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village
Lake Haven Court Aged Care Facility
Wallarah Point Care Community
Kanwal Springs Care Community
Hamlyn Terrace Care Community
Kanwal Gardens Care Community
Uniting Starrett Lodge Hamlyn Terrace
Norah Head Care Community
Anglican Care Warnervale Gardens
Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel
Catholic Healthcare Our Lady of Loreto Gardens
Estia Health Norah Head
BaptistCare Bethshan Gardens Centre
Berkeley Vale Care Community
Killarney Vale Care Community
Killarney Court Aged Care Facility
Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay
What the official data says about aged care in Gorokan
No aged care homes are based in Gorokan itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 23 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 3.75 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 Gorokan itself.
The closest homes to Gorokan
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village | Lake Haven | 1.4 km | 4 |
| Lake Haven Court Aged Care Facility | Charmhaven | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Wallarah Point Care Community | Toukley | 2.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Kanwal Springs Care Community | Kanwal | 2.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Arcare Kanwal | Kanwal | 2.8 km | 3 |
| Hamlyn Terrace Care Community | Hamlyn Terrace | 3.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Kanwal Gardens Care Community | Kanwal | 3.4 km | Not yet rated |
| Uniting Starrett Lodge Hamlyn Terrace | Hamlyn Terrace | 3.5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Gorokan 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 | 4.06 | 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 | 4.88 | 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 | 2.75 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.88 | 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 Gorokan
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 (3 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (3 services nearby)Arcare (2 services nearby)Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (1 service nearby)Hakea Grove Aged Care Pty Limited (1 service nearby)Anglican Care (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)Estia Health (1 service nearby)BaptistCare (1 service nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Gorokan
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Gorokan 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 Gorokan 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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Lake Haven (1, 1 km)Charmhaven (1, 2 km)Toukley (2, 3 km)Kanwal (3, 3 km)Noraville (1, 4 km)Hamlyn Terrace (3, 4 km)Woongarrah (1, 4 km)Norah Head (1, 6 km)Wyee (1, 10 km)Berkeley Vale (1, 11 km)
Common questions about aged care in Gorokan
How many aged care homes are there in Gorokan?
None are based in Gorokan itself, but 23 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Gorokan 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 Gorokan 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 Gorokan as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Gorokan?
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.