Aged care homes near Pooraka, SA
No aged care homes are based in Pooraka 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 Pooraka
Calvary The Homestead
Warrina Crescent Residential Aged Care
Helping Hand Aged Care - Mawson Lakes Facility
Helping Hand Aged Care - Ingle Farm
Para Hills Residential Care
Oakden Green
Disability SA Northgate
Estia Health Valley View
Helping Hand Aged Care - Lightsview
Helping Hand Aged Care - Parafield Gardens
Rose Court Aged Care Facility
Oakwood Aged Care
Salisbury Nursing Home
Bupa Enfield
The Churchill Retreat
Edenfield Family Care
Klemzig Residential Care Services
John Paul II Village Residential Care
What the official data says about aged care in Pooraka
No aged care homes are based in Pooraka itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 121 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 3.6 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 Pooraka itself.
The closest homes to Pooraka
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary The Homestead | Walkley Heights | 1.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Warrina Crescent Residential Aged Care | Ingle Farm | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Helping Hand Aged Care - Mawson Lakes Facility | Mawson Lakes | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Helping Hand Aged Care - Ingle Farm | Ingle Farm | 2.7 km | 3 |
| Para Hills Residential Care | Para Hills | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Oakden Green | Oakden | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Disability SA Northgate | Northgate | 3.3 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Valley View | Valley View | 3.8 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Pooraka 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 | 3.11 | 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 | 3.29 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.79 | 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 Pooraka
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 (10 services nearby)Helping Hand Aged Care Inc (7 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (7 services nearby)Resthaven Inc (6 services nearby)Eldercare Australia Ltd (5 services nearby)UnitingSA Ltd (5 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (5 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (4 services nearby)Clayton Church Homes Inc (4 services nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (4 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Pooraka
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Pooraka 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 Pooraka 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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Ingle Farm (2, 2 km)Mawson Lakes (1, 2 km)Walkley Heights (1, 2 km)Oakden (1, 3 km)Para Hills (1, 3 km)Northgate (1, 3 km)Valley View (1, 4 km)Lightsview (1, 4 km)Enfield (2, 5 km)Parafield Gardens (2, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Pooraka
How many aged care homes are there in Pooraka?
None are based in Pooraka itself, but 121 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Pooraka 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 Pooraka 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 Pooraka as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Pooraka?
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.