Aged care homes near Adelaide City Centre, SA
No aged care homes are based in Adelaide City Centre 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 Adelaide City Centre
Eldercare The Lodge
Estia Health Parkside
Helping Hand Aged Care - Doreen Bond House
Helping Hand Aged Care - Rotary House
St Louis Nursing Home
Eldercare Goodwood
Fullarton Residential Care
St Basil's at St Peters
Estia Health Toorak Gardens
Lutheran Homes Group Fullarton
Everard Park Care Community
Ashman Grove Aged Care Hostel
Calvary Flora McDonald Retirement Community
Joslin Manor Care Community
Bolton Clarke Carinya
Regis Burnside
What the official data says about aged care in Adelaide City Centre
No aged care homes are based in Adelaide City Centre itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 132 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 3.64 out of 5, against a South Australia average of 3.67 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Adelaide City Centre itself.
The closest homes to Adelaide City Centre
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldercare The Lodge | Wayville | 2 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Parkside | Parkside | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Helping Hand Aged Care - Doreen Bond House | North Adelaide | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Helping Hand Aged Care - Rotary House | North Adelaide | 2.8 km | 4 |
| St Louis Nursing Home | Parkside | 2.8 km | 4 |
| Eldercare Goodwood | Goodwood | 3.1 km | 4 |
| Fullarton Residential Care | Fullarton | 3.3 km | 3 |
| Resthaven Malvern | Malvern | 3.4 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Adelaide City Centre 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 | 3.12 | 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 | 3.31 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.84 | 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 Adelaide City Centre
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Estia Health (13 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated (11 services nearby)Eldercare Australia Ltd (8 services nearby)Resthaven Inc (8 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (8 services nearby)Helping Hand Aged Care Inc (7 services nearby)Calvary (5 services nearby)UnitingSA Ltd (5 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (4 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (4 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (4 services nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Adelaide City Centre
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Adelaide City Centre 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 Adelaide City Centre 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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North Adelaide (2, 2 km)Wayville (1, 2 km)Parkside (2, 2 km)Goodwood (1, 3 km)Malvern (1, 3 km)Fullarton (2, 4 km)Linden Park (1, 4 km)Payneham South (1, 4 km)Brompton (4, 4 km)Toorak Gardens (1, 4 km)
Common questions about aged care in Adelaide City Centre
How many aged care homes are there in Adelaide City Centre?
None are based in Adelaide City Centre itself, but 132 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Adelaide City Centre 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 Adelaide City Centre 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 Adelaide City Centre as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Adelaide City Centre?
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.