Aged care homes in Mount Gambier, SA

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Mount Gambier, part of the South East planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Mount Gambier residents have access to four residential aged care homes within the South East ACPR, which collectively hold an average Star Rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. While no local facilities currently hold the top 5-star ranking, Boandik Crouch Street, operated by Boandik Lodge Inc, stands out as the highest-rated provider in the region with 4 stars. These assessments provide essential quality benchmarks for families navigating aged care options in South Australia.

Homes
4
Avg overall
3.8★
+0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
3★
Avg experience
3.3★

Rating distribution

avg 3.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
3 (75%)
3
1 (25%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Mount Gambier

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Mount Gambier

  • All homes in Mount Gambier score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Boandik Crouch Street at 4★.
  • 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Mount Gambier

  1. 1
    Boandik Crouch Street
    Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    Boandik Kessal
    Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium
    4.0
  3. 3
    Resthaven Mount Gambier
    Resthaven Inc · Medium
    4.0
  4. 4
    Boandik St Mary's
    Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium
    3.0

All homes in Mount Gambier

Boandik Crouch Street
Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05435
Boandik Kessal
Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04343
Resthaven Mount Gambier
Resthaven Inc · Medium · Not for Profit
4.05333
Boandik St Mary's
Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium · Not for Profit
3.05321

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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