Aged care homes near Lower Mangrove, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Lower Mangrove 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 Lower Mangrove
Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home
Evergreen Lodge
BaptistCare Orana Centre
Hill View House Aged Care Facility
BlueWave Living
Peninsula Villages Ltd
Chamberlain Gardens Aged Care
What the official data says about aged care in Lower Mangrove
No aged care homes are based in Lower Mangrove itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 8 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 4 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 Lower Mangrove itself.
The closest homes to Lower Mangrove
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home | Point Clare | 15.9 km | 4 |
| Evergreen Lodge | Gosford West | 16.3 km | 4 |
| BaptistCare Orana Centre | Point Clare | 16.5 km | 4 |
| HammondCare - Woy Woy | Woy Woy | 18 km | 4 |
| Hill View House Aged Care Facility | Woy Woy | 18.6 km | 4 |
| BlueWave Living | Woy Woy | 19.2 km | 4 |
| Peninsula Villages Ltd | Umina Beach | 19.5 km | 4 |
| Chamberlain Gardens Aged Care | Wyoming | 19.8 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Lower Mangrove 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 | 3.88 | 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 | 3.13 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.63 | 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 Lower Mangrove
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Evergreen Life Care Limited (1 service nearby)BaptistCare (1 service nearby)HammondCare (1 service nearby)Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Woy Woy Community Aged Care Ltd (1 service nearby)Peninsula Village Ltd (1 service nearby)IC (WYOMING) PTY LTD (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Lower Mangrove
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Lower Mangrove 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 Lower Mangrove 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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Gosford West (1, 16 km)Point Clare (2, 17 km)Umina Beach (1, 19 km)Woy Woy (3, 19 km)Wyoming (3, 20 km)Lisarow (1, 21 km)Erina (4, 23 km)Berkeley Vale (1, 27 km)Killarney Vale (2, 29 km)Avalon Beach (1, 30 km)
Common questions about aged care in Lower Mangrove
How many aged care homes are there in Lower Mangrove?
None are based in Lower Mangrove itself, but 8 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Lower Mangrove 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 Lower Mangrove 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 Lower Mangrove as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Lower Mangrove?
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.