Aged care homes in the ACT
19 homes we list across the ACT, with government star ratings, any published room prices, and the free advocacy service to call if something goes wrong.
Where do I start looking for aged care in the ACT?
Start with an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (1800 200 422): a home can only offer a permanent room once residential care is approved. Then shortlist homes near the people who will visit most. We list 19 homes in the ACT, and 7 of the 9 with a rating hold 4 or 5 stars overall (as at February 2026). If you are unhappy with care or a decision, ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS) is the free, independent aged care advocacy service in the ACT (1800 700 600).
The ACT in numbers
- Homes we list
- 19
- All in Canberra
- Rated 4 or 5 stars overall
- 7
- 78% of 9 rated homes (as at February 2026)
- Run by not-for-profits
- 89%
- 17 not-for-profit, 2 for-profit
- Median published room price
- $719,000
- 5 homes publish one in our data
- Met their care minutes target
- 100%
- 3 of 3 homes with published care minutes
Where the homes are
| City or area | Homes | Rated 4 or 5 | Rated 5 | Published room prices | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | 19 | 7 | 0 | 5 (median $719,000) | Canberra costs |
The highest-rated homes in the ACT
7 homes hold the highest overall government rating among the homes we list in the ACT (as at February 2026): 4 stars. Listed by name; the order is not a ranking.
- BaptistCare Griffith Griffith, CanberraResidents' experience 4 of 5, staffing 2 of 5
- Bill McKenzie Gardens Page, CanberraResidents' experience 4 of 5, staffing 2 of 5
- IRT Kangara Waters Belconnen, Canberra
- Jindalee Aged Care Residence Narrabundah, CanberraResidents' experience 4 of 5, staffing 2 of 5
- Pines Living Farrer, CanberraResidents' experience 4 of 5, staffing 3 of 5
- Uniting Amala Gordon ACT Gordon, CanberraResidents' experience 4 of 5, staffing 3 of 5
- Warrigal Care Stirling Stirling, CanberraResidents' experience 4 of 5, staffing 3 of 5
Every home we list in the ACT
Sorted by overall government star rating (as at February 2026), then by name. Select a column heading to re-sort, or filter by city, rating or provider type.
19 homes, sorted by overall government star rating, then by name.
| Home | Location | Provider type | Overall rating | Residents' experience | Staffing | Published room price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BaptistCare Griffith | GriffithCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | Not published | |
| Bill McKenzie Gardens | PageCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | Not published | |
| IRT Kangara Waters | BelconnenCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | $740,000 | |
| Jindalee Aged Care Residence | NarrabundahCanberra, ACT | For-profit | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | Not published | |
| Pines Living | FarrerCanberra, ACT | For-profit | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Uniting Amala Gordon ACT | GordonCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Warrigal Care Stirling | StirlingCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Warrigal Care Calwell | CalwellCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Warrigal Hughes | HughesCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| BaptistCare Carey Gardens | Red HillCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | $719,000 |
| Calvary Haydon Retirement Community | BruceCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | $697,000 |
| David Harper House | MonashCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| George Sautelle House | FarrerCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Goodwin House Ainslie | AinslieCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Mountain View Aged Care Centre | NarrabundahCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | $600,000 |
| Southern Cross Care Campbell | CampbellCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | $750,000 |
| Southern Cross Care Ozanam Residential Aged Care | GarranCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Uniting Eabrai Weston | WestonCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Uniting Mirinjani Weston | WestonCanberra, ACT | Not-for-profit | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
No homes match these filters.
Free government and advocacy help in the ACT
- My Aged Care, 1800 200 422. The government entry point: book an aged care assessment and find homes.
- ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS), through the Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm) or (02) 6242 5060. The ACT's member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network: free, independent help if you are unhappy with care or a decision, or need support to speak up.
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, 1800 951 822 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). Complaints about a home's care or services, including anonymous ones.
- Elder Abuse Phone Line (1800ELDERHelp), 1800 353 374. Confidential advice if you are worried an older person is being mistreated.
Contact details checked on each organisation's website in October 2026. These services are free and independent of us.
Questions about aged care in the ACT
How many aged care homes are there in the ACT?
Our list for the ACT is a selection, not every home: My Aged Care's Find a provider tool lists every government-funded home. We list 19 homes in the ACT: 19 in Canberra.
Are there 5-star aged care homes in the ACT?
Not in our list. The highest overall rating among the 9 rated homes we list in the ACT is 4 stars (as at February 2026), held by 7 homes.
Who can help if we're unhappy with an aged care home in the ACT?
Raise it with the home first, in writing if you can. If that doesn't fix it, ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS), the state's member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, gives free, independent help: call 1800 700 600 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm) or (02) 6242 5060. You can also complain to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on 1800 951 822, free, and anonymously if you prefer.
Are aged care fees different in the ACT?
The daily fees and caps are set nationally, so they are the same in the ACT as anywhere else. What varies is the room price, which each home sets. In our the ACT list, 5 homes publish a room price, with a median of $719,000. See costs for Canberra.