Aged care homes near Koolewong, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Koolewong 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 Koolewong
Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home
BaptistCare Orana Centre
BlueWave Living
Evergreen Lodge
Hill View House Aged Care Facility
Peninsula Villages Ltd
Woodport Aged Care Plus Centre
Tarragal House
Estia Health Erina
Chamberlain Gardens Aged Care
Estia Health Wyoming
Arcare Lisarow The Orchards
Killarney Court Aged Care Facility
Killarney Vale Care Community
Avalon House
What the official data says about aged care in Koolewong
No aged care homes are based in Koolewong 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 3.81 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 Koolewong itself.
The closest homes to Koolewong
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home | Point Clare | 2.9 km | 4 |
| BaptistCare Orana Centre | Point Clare | 3 km | 4 |
| BlueWave Living | Woy Woy | 3.7 km | 4 |
| HammondCare - Woy Woy | Woy Woy | 3.9 km | 4 |
| Evergreen Lodge | Gosford West | 4 km | 4 |
| Hill View House Aged Care Facility | Woy Woy | 4.4 km | 4 |
| Peninsula Villages Ltd | Umina Beach | 5.4 km | 4 |
| Woodport Aged Care Plus Centre | Erina | 6.5 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Koolewong 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 | 3.86 | 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 | 3.05 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.52 | 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 Koolewong
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)HammondCare (2 services nearby)Alino Living (2 services nearby)Estia Health (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (2 services nearby)Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)BaptistCare (1 service nearby)Woy Woy Community Aged Care Ltd (1 service nearby)Evergreen Life Care Limited (1 service nearby)Peninsula Village Ltd (1 service nearby)The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Koolewong
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Koolewong 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 Koolewong 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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Point Clare (2, 3 km)Gosford West (1, 4 km)Woy Woy (3, 4 km)Umina Beach (1, 5 km)Erina (4, 8 km)Wyoming (3, 8 km)Lisarow (1, 11 km)Killarney Vale (2, 17 km)Bateau Bay (4, 18 km)Berkeley Vale (1, 18 km)
Common questions about aged care in Koolewong
How many aged care homes are there in Koolewong?
None are based in Koolewong itself, but 23 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Koolewong 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 Koolewong 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 Koolewong as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Koolewong?
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.