Aged care homes near Buckland Park, SA
No aged care homes are based in Buckland Park 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 Buckland Park
Estia Health Burton
UnitingSA Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care
Regis Playford
Edenfield Family Care
Estia Health Salisbury
Dunbar Homes Salisbury
AnglicareSA Elizabeth - Dutton Court
Olive Grove Aged Care
Bolton Clarke Little Para
Helping Hand Aged Care - Parafield Gardens
Bolton Clarke Smithfield
Park Village
AnglicareSA Elizabeth East
Bolton Clarke Marten
Salisbury Nursing Home
Estia Health Salisbury East
Estia Health Craigmore
What the official data says about aged care in Buckland Park
No aged care homes are based in Buckland Park itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 35 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 3.59 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 Buckland Park itself.
The closest homes to Buckland Park
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estia Health Burton | Burton | 8.9 km | 3 |
| UnitingSA Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care | Salisbury North | 10.4 km | 3 |
| Regis Playford | Davoren Park | 11.8 km | 3 |
| Edenfield Family Care | Parafield Gardens | 12.2 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Salisbury | Salisbury | 12.3 km | 3 |
| Dunbar Homes Salisbury | Salisbury | 12.8 km | 4 |
| AnglicareSA Elizabeth - Dutton Court | Elizabeth East | 12.9 km | 4 |
| Olive Grove Aged Care | Salisbury | 13.2 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Buckland Park 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 | 3.09 | 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 | 4.88 | 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 | 3.34 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.78 | 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 Buckland Park
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 (5 services nearby)Helping Hand Aged Care Inc (4 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (3 services nearby)UnitingSA Ltd (2 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (2 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated (2 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (1 service nearby)El-Jasbella Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Dunbar Homes Incorporated (1 service nearby)Willshire Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Clayton Church Homes Inc (1 service nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Buckland Park
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Buckland Park 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 Buckland Park 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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Burton (1, 9 km)Salisbury North (1, 10 km)Davoren Park (1, 12 km)Salisbury (3, 13 km)Parafield Gardens (2, 13 km)Elizabeth East (2, 13 km)Smithfield (1, 13 km)Elizabeth Park (1, 13 km)Elizabeth Vale (1, 13 km)Elizabeth South (1, 14 km)
Common questions about aged care in Buckland Park
How many aged care homes are there in Buckland Park?
None are based in Buckland Park itself, but 35 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Buckland Park 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 Buckland Park 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 Buckland Park as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Buckland Park?
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.