Aged care homes near Ashendon, WA
No aged care homes are based in Ashendon 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 Ashendon
Fairhaven
Armadale Place Care Community
MercyCare Kelmscott
Juniper Sarah Hardey
Amana Living Thomas Scott Hostel
Seaforth Gardens Senior Citizens' Residence
Manoah House
Amaroo Village Buckley Caring Centre
Amaroo Village McMahon Caring Centre
Carmel Roshana Care
MercyCare Maddington
What the official data says about aged care in Ashendon
No aged care homes are based in Ashendon itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 14 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 3.58 out of 5, against a Western Australia average of 3.68 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Ashendon itself.
The closest homes to Ashendon
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Residency | Armadale | 11.6 km | 3 |
| Fairhaven | Armadale | 12.8 km | 5 |
| Armadale Place Care Community | Armadale | 12.8 km | Not yet rated |
| MercyCare Kelmscott | Kelmscott | 13.2 km | 4 |
| Baptistcare Graceford | Byford | 13.3 km | 3 |
| Juniper Sarah Hardey | Kelmscott | 13.3 km | 3 |
| Amana Living Thomas Scott Hostel | Camillo | 14.5 km | 4 |
| Seaforth Gardens Senior Citizens' Residence | Gosnells | 16.6 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Ashendon 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 | 3.17 | 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 | 4.5 | 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 | 3.75 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.58 | 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 Ashendon
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Mercy Human Services Limited (2 services nearby)Uniting Church Homes (2 services nearby)Amaroo Care Services Inc (2 services nearby)Dale Cottages (Inc.) (1 service nearby)Free Reformed Retirement Village Association Inc (1 service nearby)Opal HealthCare (1 service nearby)BaptistCare (1 service nearby)Amana Living Incorporated (1 service nearby)The Salvation Army (Western Australia) Property Trust (1 service nearby)Association for Christian Senior Citizens Homes WA Inc (1 service nearby)Burswood Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Ashendon
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Ashendon 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 Ashendon 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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Armadale (3, 12 km)Byford (1, 13 km)Kelmscott (2, 13 km)Camillo (1, 15 km)Gosnells (3, 17 km)Martin (2, 18 km)Carmel (1, 18 km)Maddington (1, 20 km)Lesmurdie (3, 22 km)Canning Vale (2, 23 km)
Common questions about aged care in Ashendon
How many aged care homes are there in Ashendon?
None are based in Ashendon itself, but 14 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Ashendon 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 Ashendon 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 Ashendon as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Ashendon?
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.