Aged care homes in Goolwa, SA
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Goolwa, part of the Hills, Mallee & Southern planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Goolwa, located within the Hills, Mallee & Southern Aged Care Planning Region, currently services the local community with two residential aged care facilities. These homes hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5, providing a range of care options for older residents. Sandpiper Lodge Residential Care, operated by Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated, stands as the highest-rated facility in the suburb with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Goolwa
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Goolwa
- All homes in Goolwa score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Goolwa reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Sandpiper Lodge Residential Care at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Goolwa
| Sandpiper Lodge Residential Care Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Edenfield Family Care West Park El-Jasbella Ramsay Pty Ltd · Small · For profit | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.