Aged care homes near North Wagga, NSW
No aged care homes are based in North Wagga 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 North Wagga
Gumleigh Gardens Hostel
Mary Potter Nursing Home
Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care
Catholic Healthcare The Haven Residential Aged Care
Remembrance Village
Loreto Home of Compassion
BaptistCare Caloola Centre
What the official data says about aged care in North Wagga
No aged care homes are based in North Wagga itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 7 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 North Wagga itself.
The closest homes to North Wagga
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumleigh Gardens Hostel | Wagga Wagga | 3 km | 4 |
| Mary Potter Nursing Home | Wagga Wagga | 3.4 km | Not yet rated |
| Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care | Turvey Park | 4.4 km | 3 |
| Catholic Healthcare The Haven Residential Aged Care | Wagga Wagga | 5 km | 5 |
| Remembrance Village | Mount Austin | 5.2 km | 4 |
| Loreto Home of Compassion | Wagga Wagga | 5.5 km | Not yet rated |
| BaptistCare Caloola Centre | Wagga Wagga | 6.2 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of North Wagga 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 | 3.6 | 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 | 4.8 | 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 | 4.2 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.6 | 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 North Wagga
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
The Mary Potter Nursing Home and The Ethel Forrest Day Care Centre Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (1 service nearby)Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)RSL LifeCare Limited (1 service nearby)BaptistCare (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near North Wagga
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in North Wagga 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 North Wagga 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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Common questions about aged care in North Wagga
How many aged care homes are there in North Wagga?
None are based in North Wagga itself, but 7 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in North Wagga 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 North Wagga 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 North Wagga as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in North Wagga?
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.