Aged care homes near Chain Of Ponds, SA
No aged care homes are based in Chain Of Ponds 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 Chain Of Ponds
Torrens Valley Aged Care
Restvale Hostel
Bene Aged Care - The Italian Village
Estia Health Golden Grove
ACH Group Residential Care - Highercombe
Bolton Clarke Ridgehaven
Lutheran Homes Group Hope Valley
Estia Health Hope Valley
Eldercare Hope Valley
Helping Hand Aged Care - Golden Grove
Warrina Park Residential Aged Care Service
Estia Health Valley View
Rose Court Aged Care Facility
Helping Hand Aged Care - Ingle Farm
Estia Health Salisbury East
What the official data says about aged care in Chain Of Ponds
No aged care homes are based in Chain Of Ponds itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 50 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 3.63 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 Chain Of Ponds itself.
The closest homes to Chain Of Ponds
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrens Valley Aged Care | Gumeracha | 4.6 km | 3 |
| Restvale Hostel | Lobethal | 10.3 km | 5 |
| Bene Aged Care - The Italian Village | St Agnes | 11 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Golden Grove | Golden Grove | 11 km | 4 |
| ACH Group Residential Care - Highercombe | Hope Valley | 11.8 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Ridgehaven | Ridgehaven | 12.2 km | 4 |
| Lutheran Homes Group Hope Valley | Hope Valley | 12.3 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Hope Valley | Hope Valley | 12.5 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Chain Of Ponds 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 | 3.06 | 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 | 4.81 | 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 | 3.63 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.67 | 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 Chain Of Ponds
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 (7 services nearby)Clayton Church Homes Inc (4 services nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (3 services nearby)Helping Hand Aged Care Inc (3 services nearby)Resthaven Inc (3 services nearby)Warrina Homes Inc (3 services nearby)Italian Benevolent Foundation SA Inc (2 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (2 services nearby)Lutheran Homes Group Incorporated (2 services nearby)Eldercare Australia Ltd (2 services nearby)Hahndorf Holdings Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (2 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Chain Of Ponds
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Chain Of Ponds 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 Chain Of Ponds 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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Gumeracha (1, 5 km)Lobethal (1, 10 km)St Agnes (1, 11 km)Ridgehaven (1, 12 km)Hope Valley (4, 12 km)Golden Grove (2, 12 km)Paradise (3, 15 km)Woodside (1, 15 km)Ingle Farm (2, 16 km)Valley View (1, 16 km)
Common questions about aged care in Chain Of Ponds
How many aged care homes are there in Chain Of Ponds?
None are based in Chain Of Ponds itself, but 50 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Chain Of Ponds 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 Chain Of Ponds 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 Chain Of Ponds as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Chain Of Ponds?
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.