Aged care homes near Round Mountain, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Round Mountain 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 Round Mountain
Bupa Pottsville Beach
Uniting Kingscliff
Feros Village Wommin Bay
Bupa Banora Point
Southern Cross Care St Martha's Residential Aged Care
Bolton Clarke Winders Lodge
Bolton Clarke Darlington
Bolton Clarke Heritage Lodge
Bolton Clarke Raffles
Southern Cross Care St Joseph's Residential Aged Care
Murwillumbah Greens Care Community
Tweed Valley Care Community
Infinite Care Tweed
Tweed River Care Community
What the official data says about aged care in Round Mountain
No aged care homes are based in Round Mountain itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 14 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 3.82 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 Round Mountain itself.
The closest homes to Round Mountain
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bupa Pottsville Beach | Pottsville | 3.7 km | 3 |
| Uniting Kingscliff | Kingscliff | 11.9 km | 4 |
| Feros Village Wommin Bay | Kingscliff | 13.4 km | 4 |
| Bupa Banora Point | Banora Point | 15.6 km | 3 |
| Southern Cross Care St Martha's Residential Aged Care | Banora Point | 15.7 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Winders Lodge | Banora Point | 15.8 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Darlington | Banora Point | 15.8 km | 5 |
| Bolton Clarke Heritage Lodge | Murwillumbah | 16.9 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Round Mountain 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 | 3.91 | 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 | 4.82 | 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 | 2.82 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.36 | 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 Round Mountain
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (3 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (2 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (2 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (1 service nearby)Wommin Bay Hostels Ltd (1 service nearby)Temahl (Aust) Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Round Mountain
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Round Mountain 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 Round Mountain 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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Pottsville (1, 4 km)Kingscliff (2, 12 km)Banora Point (4, 16 km)Tweed Heads South (2, 17 km)Murwillumbah (2, 17 km)Tweed Heads West (2, 19 km)Tweed Heads (1, 20 km)Mullumbimby (1, 23 km)Byron Bay (2, 33 km)Bangalow (1, 37 km)
Common questions about aged care in Round Mountain
How many aged care homes are there in Round Mountain?
None are based in Round Mountain itself, but 14 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Round Mountain 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 Round Mountain 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 Round Mountain as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Round Mountain?
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.