Aged care homes near Kotara, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Kotara 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 Kotara
Uniting Garden Suburb
Catholic Healthcare St John's Villa
Groves House
Amaroo Aged Care Facility
Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether
Regis Elermore Vale
Bupa Waratah
Uniting Koombahla Elermore Vale
SummitCare Wallsend
Woodlands Lodge
Uniting Lindsay Gardens Hamilton
Anglican Care Jesmond Grove
Calvary St Martin de Porres Retirement Community
Tingira Hills Care Community
Carpenter Court Aged Care Plus Centre
What the official data says about aged care in Kotara
No aged care homes are based in Kotara 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 Kotara itself.
The closest homes to Kotara
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Garden Suburb | Garden Suburb | 1.4 km | 4 |
| Catholic Healthcare St John's Villa | New Lambton | 2 km | 4 |
| Groves House | Cardiff Heights | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Amaroo Aged Care Facility | Charlestown | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether | Merewether | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Regis Elermore Vale | Elermore Vale | 3.4 km | 4 |
| HammondCare - Cardiff | Cardiff | 3.9 km | 4 |
| Bupa Waratah | Waratah | 4.3 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Kotara 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 Kotara
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)Catholic Healthcare (2 services nearby)HammondCare (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)Arcare (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)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Kotara
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Kotara 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 Kotara 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, 1 km)New Lambton (1, 2 km)Cardiff Heights (1, 2 km)Charlestown (1, 3 km)Merewether (2, 4 km)Elermore Vale (2, 4 km)Cardiff (1, 4 km)Wallsend (3, 5 km)Waratah (4, 5 km)Hamilton (1, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Kotara
How many aged care homes are there in Kotara?
None are based in Kotara itself, but 42 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Kotara 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 Kotara 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 Kotara as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Kotara?
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.