Aged care homes in Encounter Bay, SA
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Encounter Bay, part of the Hills, Mallee & Southern planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Encounter Bay is home to one residential aged care facility serving the local community within the Hills, Mallee & Southern ACPR. The suburb maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 across its available services. Estia Health Encounter Bay, operated by Estia Investments Pty Ltd, represents the highest-rated facility in the area, currently holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s quality assessment system.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Encounter Bay
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Encounter Bay
- All homes in Encounter Bay score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Encounter Bay reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Estia Health Encounter Bay at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Encounter Bay
| Estia Health Encounter Bay Estia Investments Pty Ltd · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.