Aged care homes near Meroo Meadow, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Meroo Meadow 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 Meroo Meadow
Shoalhaven Place Care Community
Clelland Lodge
Rose Mumbler Village
IRT Greenwell Gardens
Uniting Osborne Nowra
Uniting Berry
Jonathan Rogers GC House
RFBI Berry Masonic Village
Anglicare Jean Ross House
IRT Culburra Beach
What the official data says about aged care in Meroo Meadow
No aged care homes are based in Meroo Meadow itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 10 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 3.89 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 Meroo Meadow itself.
The closest homes to Meroo Meadow
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoalhaven Place Care Community | Bomaderry | 4.1 km | Not yet rated |
| Clelland Lodge | North Nowra | 5.1 km | 4 |
| Rose Mumbler Village | North Nowra | 5.6 km | 4 |
| IRT Greenwell Gardens | Nowra | 6.1 km | 4 |
| Uniting Osborne Nowra | Nowra | 6.7 km | 4 |
| Uniting Berry | Berry | 8 km | 3 |
| Jonathan Rogers GC House | Nowra | 8.3 km | 4 |
| RFBI Berry Masonic Village | Berry | 8.9 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Meroo Meadow 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 | 3.67 | 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 | 4.89 | 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 | 3.56 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3 | 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 Meroo Meadow
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Illawarra Retirement Trust (2 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (1 service nearby)The Churches of Christ Property Trust (1 service nearby)Illaroo Co-operative Aboriginal Corporation (1 service nearby)RSL LifeCare Limited (1 service nearby)Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (1 service nearby)Anglicare Sydney (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Meroo Meadow
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Meroo Meadow 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 Meroo Meadow 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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Bomaderry (1, 4 km)North Nowra (2, 5 km)Nowra (3, 7 km)Berry (2, 8 km)South Nowra (1, 10 km)Culburra Beach (1, 19 km)Gerringong (1, 21 km)Kiama (1, 27 km)Worrowing Heights (1, 30 km)St Georges Basin (1, 31 km)
Common questions about aged care in Meroo Meadow
How many aged care homes are there in Meroo Meadow?
None are based in Meroo Meadow itself, but 10 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Meroo Meadow 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 Meroo Meadow 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 Meroo Meadow as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Meroo Meadow?
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.