Aged care homes near Royal Park, SA
No aged care homes are based in Royal 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 Royal Park
Eldercare Acacia Court
The House of Saint Hilarion
UnitingSA West Lakes Aged Care
Mount Carmel Residential Care
Pennwood Village
Bupa Woodville
UnitingSA Westminster Village Aged Care
Bene Aged Care - St Clair
Ananda Aged Care Findon
UnitingSA Wesley House Aged Care
Morlancourt
Linsell Lodge Aged Care Facility
St Basil's at Croydon Park
Semaphore Residential Care Centre
St Raphaels Home For The Aged
The Philip Kennedy Centre Residential Care
What the official data says about aged care in Royal Park
No aged care homes are based in Royal Park itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 125 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 Royal Park itself.
The closest homes to Royal Park
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldercare Acacia Court | Hendon | 0.2 km | 4 |
| The House of Saint Hilarion | Seaton | 1.2 km | Not yet rated |
| UnitingSA West Lakes Aged Care | West Lakes | 1.7 km | 4 |
| Mount Carmel Residential Care | Rosewater | 1.9 km | 4 |
| UnitingSA Seaton Aged Care | Seaton | 1.9 km | 4 |
| Pennwood Village | Pennington | 2.8 km | 4 |
| Bupa Woodville | Woodville | 2.8 km | 4 |
| UnitingSA Westminster Village Aged Care | Grange | 2.9 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Royal 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 | 3.3 | 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 Royal 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 (12 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated (11 services nearby)Eldercare Australia Ltd (7 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (7 services nearby)Helping Hand Aged Care Inc (7 services nearby)Resthaven Inc (7 services nearby)UnitingSA Ltd (5 services nearby)Calvary (5 services nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (5 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (4 services nearby)Italian Benevolent Foundation SA Inc (3 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (3 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Royal Park
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Royal 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 Royal 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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Hendon (1, 0 km)Seaton (2, 1 km)Rosewater (1, 2 km)West Lakes (1, 2 km)Pennington (1, 3 km)Grange (2, 3 km)Woodville (2, 3 km)Findon (1, 3 km)Semaphore Park (1, 4 km)Angle Park (2, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Royal Park
How many aged care homes are there in Royal Park?
None are based in Royal Park itself, but 125 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Royal 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 Royal 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 Royal Park as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Royal 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.