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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Mount Gambier
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Boandik Lodge Inc3 homes
- Resthaven Inc1 home
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
- 1Boandik Crouch Street4.0Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium
- 2Boandik Kessal4.0Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium
- 3Resthaven Mount Gambier4.0Resthaven Inc · Medium
- 4Boandik St Mary's3.0Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium
All homes in Mount Gambier
| Boandik Crouch Street Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Boandik Kessal Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Resthaven Mount Gambier Resthaven Inc · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Boandik St Mary's Boandik Lodge Inc · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.