South Australia · ACQSC ratings · Updated 2026
South Australia residential aged care — 41 listed providers
SA's aged-care sector is anchored by Adelaide. ACH Group (Anglican), Resthaven, Helping Hand, Lutheran Homes Group, Eldercare, ECH (Estia + Eldercare alliance) and Allity dominate. ACQSC star ratings, published RAD prices, bed counts + ownership type. Real data from My Aged Care + ACQSC quarterly ratings.
★Key takeaways
- ✓41 verified South Australia residential aged-care providers — 1 5-star + 11 4-star ACQSC ratings. 4,263 total beds.
- ✓Median RAD price: $525,000. Range: $420,000 — $875,000.
- ✓Adelaide RAD prices are typically Australia's lowest among capital cities — 4-star homes price $300k–$550k. The Adelaide Hills + Beachside premium corridor (Glenelg, Brighton, Burnside) prices $450k–$700k. SA has a strong Lutheran + Greek-specific aged-care infrastructure.
- ✓Source: ACQSC star ratings + My Aged Care provider register (federal). Updated when ACQSC releases revised quarterly ratings.
ACQSC leaderboard · South Australia
South Australia aged-care providers ranked by ACQSC star rating
Sorted by ACQSC star rating (5 = Excellent, 1 = Significant Improvement Needed). Tie-break: bed count. Click any provider for full profile.
| # | Provider | Suburb | ACQSC | Beds | Max RAD | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resthaven | Resthaven Marion | 5★ | 100 | $550k | NFP (faith) |
| 2 | Estia Health (Bolton Group) | Estia Health Daw Park | 4★ | 142 | $575k | Private |
| 3 | ACH Group | ACH Group Yankalilla Centre / Highercombe (Hope Valley) — Mile End HQ | 4★ | 134 | $540k | NFP (faith) |
| 4 | Eldercare | Eldercare The Lodge (Glenside) | 4★ | 130 | $525k | NFP |
| 5 | Helping Hand Aged Care | Helping Hand Mawson Lakes | 4★ | 122 | $510k | NFP (faith) |
| 6 | Regis Aged Care | Regis Marleston | 4★ | 117 | $575k | ASX |
| 7 | Southern Cross Care SA, NT & VIC | Southern Cross Care Bucklands (Glen Osmond) | 4★ | 105 | $495k | NFP (faith) |
| 8 | ECH (Enabling Confidence at Home) | ECH Henley Beach Residential Care Home | 4★ | 86 | $525k | NFP (faith) |
| 9 | Clayton Church Homes | Clayton Church Homes Beulah Park | 4★ | 80 | $470k | NFP (faith) |
| 10 | Jewish Care SA | Adelaide Jewish Community Aged Care (Glenside) | 4★ | 35 | $450k | NFP (faith) |
| 11 | Resthaven Marion | Marion | 4★ | — | — | NFP (faith) |
| 12 | Bolton Clarke Somerton Park | Somerton Park | 4★ | — | — | NFP |
| 13 | Lutheran Homes Group | Lutheran Homes Glynde Lodge | 3★ | 110 | $470k | NFP (faith) |
| 14 | St Basil's Homes SA | St Basil's Homes SA Croydon Park Aged Care | 3★ | 76 | $420k | NFP (faith) |
| 15 | Bolton Clarke Walkerville | Walkerville | 3★ | — | $875k | NFP |
| 16 | Regis Burnside | Linden Park | — | 191 | — | Private |
| 17 | Warrina Vales Residential Aged Care | Morphett Vale | — | 180 | — | NFP |
| 18 | The Philip Kennedy Centre Residential Care | Largs Bay | — | 170 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 19 | UnitingSA Wesley House Aged Care | Semaphore Park | — | 168 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 20 | Bene Aged Care - The Italian Village | St Agnes | — | 163 | — | NFP |
| 21 | Resthaven Mitcham | Kingswood | — | 156 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 22 | Helping Hand North Adelaide | North Adelaide | — | 155 | $760k | NFP (faith) |
| 23 | Calvary Flora McDonald Retirement Community | Cowandilla | — | 153 | — | NFP |
| 24 | Bucklands Residential Care | North Plympton | — | 147 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 25 | Southern Cross Care Bucklands Residential Care | North Plympton | — | 147 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 26 | The Pines Lodge Residential Care | North Plympton | — | 144 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 27 | AnglicareSA Grange | Grange | — | 144 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 28 | Warrina Crescent Residential Aged Care | Ingle Farm | — | 140 | — | NFP |
| 29 | Alwyndor Aged Care | Hove | — | 134 | — | Gov |
| 30 | ACH Group Residential Care Highercombe | Hope Valley | — | 122 | — | NFP |
| 31 | AnglicareSA Elizabeth East | Elizabeth East | — | 121 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 32 | Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged | Brompton | — | 120 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 33 | The House of Saint Hilarion | Seaton | — | 120 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 34 | AnglicareSA Trott Park | Trott Park | — | 120 | — | NFP (faith) |
| 35 | Eldercare Acacia Court | Hendon | — | 101 | — | NFP |
| 36 | Regis Kingswood | Kingswood | — | 100 | — | ASX |
| 37 | Disability SA Northgate | Northgate | — | 30 | — | Gov |
| 38 | Regis Playford | Davoren Park | — | — | $625k | ASX |
| 39 | Estia Health Parkside | Parkside | — | — | $670k | Private |
| 40 | Estia Health Kensington Gardens | Kensington Gardens | — | — | — | Private |
| 41 | UnitingSA Hawksbury Gardens | Salisbury North | — | — | $500k | NFP (faith) |
5-star providers
South Australia providers rated Excellent by ACQSC (1)
A 5-star ACQSC rating means the service substantially exceeds the national standard across all 8 Aged Care Quality Standards. Issued quarterly.
RAD price snapshot · South Australia
South Australia RAD prices in 2026
Minimum
$420,000
Median
$525,000
Maximum
$875,000
Based on 17 South Australia providers with published RAD prices. RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit, the lump-sum room price (refundable on departure). DAP = Daily Accommodation Payment, the daily-rent alternative. From 2024 every Australian aged-care service must publish at least one room's RAD; many publish full RAD ranges.
Sector composition · South Australia
South Australia aged-care sector mix
23
Faith-based not-for-profit
4
Private operator
9
Community not-for-profit
3
ASX-listed corporate
2
Government-run
ACQSC explained
How ACQSC star ratings work
What ACQSC measures. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission rates every Australian residential aged-care service quarterly against the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards: consumer dignity, ongoing assessment, personal care, services + supports, organisation\'s service environment, feedback + complaints, human resources + organisational governance.
The rating scale. 5 stars (Excellent) = substantially exceeds standards, 4 stars (Good) = exceeds, 3 stars (Acceptable) = meets, 2 stars (Improvement Needed) = below standard, 1 star (Significant Improvement Needed) = serious concerns. Sector average is 3.4.
Frequency. Ratings update quarterly. A service\'s rating reflects the most recent ACQSC accreditation visit + quality indicators (resident experience surveys + staff care minutes against the 215-minute target).
Authority. ACQSC SA + SA Office for Ageing Well — full provider register + ratings.
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Common questions
South Australia aged care — common questions
Why are Adelaide RAD prices lower?
Lower median property values translate to lower RAD ceilings. Adelaide RADs reflect the local property market — a 4-star home in Adelaide North-East might price $380k–$500k vs $650k–$800k for equivalent service in Sydney. Quality of care is regulated nationally; price differs by local market.
Which SA aged-care providers are flagship?
ACH Group (Anglican, originated 1952), Resthaven (Methodist heritage), Helping Hand (independent not-for-profit, 70+ years), Lutheran Homes Group + Eldercare consistently feature. ACH + Resthaven are widely considered the state's flagship not-for-profits.
Is the Adelaide Hills a premium aged-care market?
Yes. Hills suburbs (Stirling, Bridgewater, Mt Barker) attract older professionals seeking semi-rural lifestyles + premium care. RADs $500k–$700k are typical for 4-star Hills homes. Wait times are longer than Adelaide CBD due to lower supply.
Does SA have unique aged-care subsidies?
No — SA operates under the federal aged-care funding framework like other states. The Office for Ageing Well provides supplementary state services + advocacy but the residential care subsidy structure is national (basic daily fee, means-tested fee, AN-ACC funding).
Methodology
Data + sources
ACQSC star ratings + provider details sourced from My Aged Care (Australian Government provider register) + the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission quarterly ratings.
Each provider entry cross-referenced against public records against the My Aged Care record. RAD prices published per the 2024 transparency requirements. Bed counts current as of last verification cycle.
Sector mix categories: Faith-based not-for-profit (Christian/Catholic/Jewish/Anglican charities), Secular not-for-profit (community-based), ASX-listed corporate (Regis, Estia + similar), Private operator (proprietorship + private group).
Released under CC BY 4.0 with attribution to ACQSC + My Aged Care for source data.
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