Aged care homes in Mclaren Vale, SA
2 aged care homes in Mclaren Vale, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Kalyra McLaren Vale Aged Care
ACH Group Residential Care - Colton Court
Aged care homes within 20 km of Mclaren Vale
Onkaparinga Lodge Residential Care
Bolton Clarke Holly
Aldinga Beach Care Community
ACH Group Residential Care - Perry Park (high care)
St Basil's Aegean Village
Christies Beach Residential Care Services
Kalyra Woodcroft Aged Care
Warrina Vales Residential Aged Care
Eldercare Cottage Grove
Reynella Hillside Care Community
Bethsalem Care
AnglicareSA Trott Park
Estia Health Aberfoyle Park
Estia Health Flagstaff Hill
What the official data says about aged care in Mclaren Vale
Mclaren Vale has 2 aged care homes, holding 76 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 18, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 38 residents, so these are smaller homes, which some families find more personal.
Across the 1 rated home in Mclaren Vale, the average overall Star Rating is 4 out of 5. That is above the state average for South Australia of 3.67 by 0.33 of a star, against a national average of 3.83. 1 service does not have a published rating yet, which is normal for newer services and some regional programs.
What residents in Mclaren Vale say
Averaged across the 1 home in Mclaren Vale whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about feels like home (92% said always) and least positive about likes the food (17%).
| Residents said “always” to | Mclaren Vale | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 75% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 83% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 75% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 50% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 17% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 92% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 25% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 33% | 48% |
| Has a say | 67% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 58% | 60% |
| Well run | 42% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 17% | 28% |
How Mclaren Vale homes score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes here, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Mclaren Vale | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 4 | 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 in Mclaren Vale
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
James Brown Memorial Trust (1 service here)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Mclaren Vale
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Mclaren Vale 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 Mclaren Vale 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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Common questions about aged care in Mclaren Vale
How many aged care homes are there in Mclaren Vale?
2 aged care homes are based in Mclaren Vale on the current national service list, with 76 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 18 options in total.
What is the average Star Rating of aged care homes in Mclaren Vale?
The 1 rated home average 4 out of 5, compared with 3.67 across South Australia and 3.83 nationally. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist, and the spread between individual homes matters far more than the local average.
How much does an aged care home in Mclaren Vale 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 Mclaren Vale 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 Mclaren Vale as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Mclaren Vale?
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.