Aged care homes near Wallaroo, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo
RFBI Holt Masonic Village
Bill McKenzie Gardens
Villaggio Sant Antonio Hostel
IRT Kangara Waters
Mona Tait Gardens
Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
Canberra Aged Care Facility
Sir Leslie Morshead Manor
Goodwin Ainslie (Goodwin House)
What the official data says about aged care in Wallaroo
No aged care homes are based in Wallaroo itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 9 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 Wallaroo itself.
The closest homes to Wallaroo
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFBI Holt Masonic Village | Holt | 8.6 km | 4 |
| Bill McKenzie Gardens | Page | 10.5 km | 4 |
| Villaggio Sant Antonio Hostel | Page | 10.6 km | 4 |
| IRT Kangara Waters | Belconnen | 11.3 km | 4 |
| Mona Tait Gardens | Kaleen | 13.2 km | 4 |
| Calvary Haydon Retirement Community | Bruce | 13.5 km | Not yet rated |
| Canberra Aged Care Facility | Lyneham | 14.7 km | Not yet rated |
| Sir Leslie Morshead Manor | Lyneham | 14.9 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Wallaroo 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 | 3.71 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 3.29 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.86 | 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 Wallaroo
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Morshead Home For Veterans and Other Aged Persons Limited (2 services nearby)Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (1 service nearby)RSL LifeCare Limited (1 service nearby)Villaggio Italiano Ltd (1 service nearby)Illawarra Retirement Trust (1 service nearby)Calvary (1 service nearby)Fresh Fields Management (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Wallaroo
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo
How many aged care homes are there in Wallaroo?
None are based in Wallaroo itself, but 9 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo 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 Wallaroo as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Wallaroo?
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.