Aged care homes near Darlington, SA
No aged care homes are based in Darlington 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 Darlington
Estia Health Flagstaff Hill
Resthaven Bellevue Heights
Calvary Brighton
Oaklands Park Lodge Residential Care
Calvary Oaklands
Rembrandt Court
Eldercare Allambi
Bolton Clarke Somerton Park
Estia Health Daw Park
Bolton Clarke Charles Young
Bupa Morphettville
Estia Health Aberfoyle Park
HammondCare Daw Park
ACH Group Residential Care - ViTA
ACH Group Residential Care - Kapara
What the official data says about aged care in Darlington
No aged care homes are based in Darlington itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 107 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 3.62 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 Darlington itself.
The closest homes to Darlington
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estia Health Flagstaff Hill | Flagstaff Hill | 1.8 km | 3 |
| Resthaven Marion | Marion | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Resthaven Bellevue Heights | Bellevue Heights | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Calvary Brighton | South Brighton | 2.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Oaklands Park Lodge Residential Care | Oaklands Park | 3.1 km | 3 |
| Calvary Oaklands | Oaklands Park | 3.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Rembrandt Court | Oaklands Park | 3.5 km | 4 |
| Alwyndor Aged Care | Hove | 3.5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Darlington 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 | 3.13 | 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 | 3.19 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.95 | 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 Darlington
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated (11 services nearby)Estia Health (9 services nearby)Eldercare Australia Ltd (8 services nearby)Resthaven Inc (7 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (6 services nearby)Calvary (4 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (4 services nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (4 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (4 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (4 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (3 services nearby)St Basil's Homes for the Aged in South Australia (Vasileias) Inc (3 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Darlington
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Darlington 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 Darlington 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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Flagstaff Hill (1, 2 km)Marion (1, 2 km)Bellevue Heights (1, 3 km)Oaklands Park (3, 3 km)South Brighton (1, 3 km)Hove (2, 4 km)Morphettville (2, 5 km)Glengowrie (1, 5 km)Somerton Park (1, 5 km)Belair (1, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Darlington
How many aged care homes are there in Darlington?
None are based in Darlington itself, but 107 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Darlington?
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.