Aged care homes near Watsons Bay, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Watsons Bay 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 Watsons Bay
Markmoran at Vaucluse
Vaucluse Nursing Home
Regis Rose Bay
Beresford Hall
Sirius Cove Nursing Home
Uniting The Garrison Mosman
Montana Aged Care Facility
Bupa Mosman
Advantaged Care at Bondi Waters
Uniting Wesley Heights Manly
Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe
St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff
Lansdowne Gardens
Bupa Seaforth
Woollahra Montefiore Home
St Lukes Nursing Home
James Milson Village North Sydney
What the official data says about aged care in Watsons Bay
No aged care homes are based in Watsons Bay itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 173 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 3.95 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 Watsons Bay itself.
The closest homes to Watsons Bay
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markmoran at Vaucluse | Vaucluse | 1.7 km | 5 |
| Vaucluse Nursing Home | Vaucluse | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Glengarry | Mosman | 3.4 km | 4 |
| Regis Rose Bay | Rose Bay | 3.8 km | 5 |
| Beresford Hall | Rose Bay | 4 km | 4 |
| Sirius Cove Nursing Home | Mosman | 4.2 km | 4 |
| Uniting The Garrison Mosman | Mosman | 4.3 km | 4 |
| Montana Aged Care Facility | Mosman | 4.5 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Watsons Bay 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 | 3.77 | 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 | 4.9 | 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 | 3.1 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.54 | 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 Watsons Bay
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (18 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (14 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (14 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (9 services nearby)Estia Health (8 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (5 services nearby)Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust (5 services nearby)Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Twilight House (4 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (4 services nearby)BaptistCare (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Watsons Bay
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Watsons Bay 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 Watsons Bay 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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Vaucluse (2, 2 km)Mosman (5, 4 km)Rose Bay (2, 4 km)Bondi (1, 5 km)North Sydney (1, 6 km)Woollahra (2, 6 km)Edgecliff (1, 6 km)Rushcutters Bay (1, 6 km)Neutral Bay (2, 6 km)Manly (1, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Watsons Bay
How many aged care homes are there in Watsons Bay?
None are based in Watsons Bay itself, but 173 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Watsons Bay 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 Watsons Bay 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 Watsons Bay as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Watsons Bay?
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.