Aged care homes in Mount Barker, SA
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Mount Barker, 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.
Residents in Mount Barker have access to two residential aged care facilities within the Hills, Mallee & Southern region. These homes hold an average Star Rating of 3.5 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care available in this Adelaide Hills community. Currently, no local facilities have achieved a 5-star rating, with the highest-rated option being Eldercare Sash Ferguson, which maintains a 4-star assessment under the government's mandatory quality rating system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Mount Barker
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Mount Barker
- All homes in Mount Barker score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Eldercare Sash Ferguson at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Mount Barker
| Eldercare Sash Ferguson Eldercare Australia Ltd · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Oakfield Lodge Residential Care Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 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.