Aged care homes near Salisbury Downs, SA
No aged care homes are based in Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs
Edenfield Family Care
UnitingSA Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care
Dunbar Homes Salisbury
Helping Hand Aged Care - Parafield Gardens
Estia Health Salisbury
Estia Health Burton
Olive Grove Aged Care
Salisbury Nursing Home
Bolton Clarke Little Para
Estia Health Salisbury East
Para Hills Residential Care
Helping Hand Aged Care - Mawson Lakes Facility
AnglicareSA Elizabeth East
Helping Hand Aged Care - Ingle Farm
AnglicareSA Elizabeth - Dutton Court
Helping Hand Aged Care - Golden Grove
Warrina Crescent Residential Aged Care
What the official data says about aged care in Salisbury Downs
No aged care homes are based in Salisbury Downs itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 93 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 Salisbury Downs itself.
The closest homes to Salisbury Downs
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenfield Family Care | Parafield Gardens | 1.1 km | 4 |
| UnitingSA Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care | Salisbury North | 1.9 km | 3 |
| Dunbar Homes Salisbury | Salisbury | 2 km | 4 |
| Helping Hand Aged Care - Parafield Gardens | Parafield Gardens | 2.2 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Salisbury | Salisbury | 2.7 km | 3 |
| Estia Health Burton | Burton | 3 km | 3 |
| Olive Grove Aged Care | Salisbury | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Salisbury Nursing Home | Salisbury South | 3.3 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Salisbury Downs 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 | 3.1 | 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 | 4.87 | 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 | 3.37 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.76 | 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 Salisbury Downs
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 (11 services nearby)Helping Hand Aged Care Inc (7 services nearby)UnitingSA Ltd (5 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (5 services nearby)Eldercare Australia Ltd (5 services nearby)Anglicare SA Ltd (4 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated (4 services nearby)Aged Care & Housing Group Inc (3 services nearby)Warrina Homes Inc (3 services nearby)Clayton Church Homes Inc (3 services nearby)Hahndorf Holdings Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Italian Benevolent Foundation SA Inc (3 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Salisbury Downs
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs 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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Parafield Gardens (2, 2 km)Salisbury North (1, 2 km)Salisbury (3, 3 km)Salisbury South (1, 3 km)Elizabeth Vale (1, 3 km)Burton (1, 3 km)Para Hills (1, 4 km)Salisbury East (1, 4 km)Mawson Lakes (1, 5 km)Elizabeth South (1, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Salisbury Downs
How many aged care homes are there in Salisbury Downs?
None are based in Salisbury Downs itself, but 93 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Salisbury Downs?
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.