Canberra · Updated 14 September 2026

Best Aged Care Facilities in Canberra 2026

The ten best-rated residential aged care homes across Canberra and Queanbeyan, ranked by Google rating from 527 public reviews and checked against the Australian Government's official Star Ratings. Every home on this list is a registered residential aged care service, not a home-care agency or retirement village.

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Aged care in Canberra, at a glance

Canberra is a small, overwhelmingly not-for-profit market: 32 homes including Queanbeyan, most of them run by churches, charities and veterans' organisations. Google reviews are thinner than in the big cities, so we read them alongside the official ratings.

32residential aged care homes across the ACT and QueanbeyanStar Ratings extract, August 2026
527Google reviews across 29 Google-listed Canberra homesGoogle Places, 14 Sep 2026
4.08average Google rating; 6 homes sit at 4.5 stars or higherGoogle Places
86%of rated Canberra homes hold a 4 or 5 star official ratingStar Ratings extract, August 2026

Official Star Rating distribution, Canberra

29 rated homes, August 2026
5 stars
3%
4 stars
83%
3 stars
14%
2 stars
0%
1 stars
0%
No Canberra home currently holds a 1 or 2 star overall rating, and only one, BaptistCare Carey Gardens in Red Hill, holds 5. Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Star Ratings quarterly extract, August 2026; our tabulation for the ACT plus Queanbeyan.

Who runs Canberra's homes

By provider type
Not-for-profit
81%
For-profit
18%
Government
0.0%
26 not-for-profit, 6 for-profit and 0 government-run homes. Nine of the ten homes below are not-for-profit, in line with a city where only six homes are run for profit. Source: Star Ratings extract, August 2026.

The top 10 by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews. Only homes with at least 10 Google reviews qualify, a lower bar than our Sydney list because Canberra homes attract far fewer reviews, and every home has been matched to the official register. Review snippets are the highest-rated recent Google reviews.

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Mountain View Aged Care Centre
Photo: Mountain View Aged Care Centre via Google

Mountain View Aged Care Centre

Narrabundah · Inner South · The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust · Not-for-profit · Medium home
5★★★★★13 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

A Salvation Army home in Narrabundah with a perfect 5.0 on Google from 13 reviews, the only home in Canberra to hold one. Families single out the admission process, named managers and carers, the meals and the outdoor areas. Officially it holds 4 stars overall with 5 for Compliance and 4 for Staffing, though a 2-star Quality Measures rating is worth asking about on a visit.

Residents' experience4★
Compliance5★
Staffing4★
Quality measures2★

What families say

“My experience in dealing with management and staff Mountain View Aged Care Centre has been excellent. In particular, I would like to thank Suman Devkota, Sujana Bastakoti Regmi, & Nilu Lama for their assistance, dedication and…”

Bruno Sciacca · ★★★★★ · 2 years ago · Google review

“My mother has been living in Mountain View since March 2023. I was particularly grateful for a smooth admission process managed by centre manager, Suman, at what was a stressful time. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the care…”

Andrew Matz · ★★★★★ · 2 years ago · Google review

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Goodwin Village Ainslie
Photo: Goodwin Village Ainslie via Google

Goodwin Village Ainslie

Ainslie · Inner North · Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited · Not-for-profit · Medium home
4.8★★★★½12 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

Goodwin's Inner North home, rated 4.8 on Google from 12 reviews. Families of residents in the dementia unit describe empathy and patience from staff, and the official profile backs it up: 4 stars overall, 5 for Compliance and, unusually, 5 for Quality Measures, the best clinical score on this list.

Residents' experience4★
Compliance5★
Staffing4★
Quality measures5★

What families say

“My father was a resident in the Dementia care unit and the care he received from all the staff at Goodwin Ainslie was simply amazing - everyone approached my father with empathy and grace. We as a family felt extremely fortunate…”

Karin Raven · ★★★★★ · 5 years ago · Google review

“We had the most wonderful experience visiting the facility, and I wanted to share how impressed we were with both the staff and the environment. From the moment we arrived, Sol at reception made us feel genuinely welcomed. He was…”

Liz M · ★★★★★ · a year ago · Google review

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George Sautelle House - residential aged care
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George Sautelle House - residential aged care

Farrer · Woden Valley · Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited · Not-for-profit · Medium home
4.7★★★★½14 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

Goodwin's Woden Valley home in Farrer, rated 4.7 on Google from 14 reviews. Reviewers mention the setting, the birdlife and modern service delivery, with building work under way at the time of some visits. Officially 4 stars overall, with 4 for Staffing and 5 for Compliance.

Residents' experience4★
Compliance5★
Staffing4★
Quality measures3★

What families say

“Despite the building work (why I was there) the lovely area and birdlife made this place quite a enjoyable place. Once the building work is complete, it will be a very nice place to retire and enjoy walks/the area from. The new…”

Ray Y · ★★★★★ · 7 years ago · Google review

“Great aged care services in Canberra. Very modern and innovative in service delivery.”

Sean Odonnell · ★★★★★ · 8 years ago · Google review

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Warrigal Stirling
Photo: Warrigal Stirling via Google

Warrigal Stirling

Stirling · Weston Creek · Warrigal Care · Not-for-profit · Large home
4.6★★★★½18 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

A large not-for-profit home in Weston Creek, rated 4.6 on Google from 18 reviews. Families write about long stays, entertainment and performances for residents, and staff who handled dementia with challenging behaviours well. Officially 4 stars overall and 4 for Staffing, with a 3 for Residents' Experience.

Residents' experience3★
Compliance5★
Staffing4★
Quality measures3★

What families say

“Mum has been at Warrigal Stirling for about six months and I can’t recommend it enough. Great rooms, facilities and staff. The staff in particular are always cheerful, professional and respectful. We have just come back from a…”

Steve Lloyd · ★★★★★ · 3 years ago · Google review

“It took me 4 months to look for a nursing home for dad who has dementia and challenging behaviour’s . Dad has been in now for 5 weeks and I am truly impressed with how amazing the staff are. I have witnessed the care , kindness…”

Cat Davis · ★★★★★ · 11 months ago · Google review

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CANBERRA AGED CARE FACILITY
Photo: Lee Shipley via Google

CANBERRA AGED CARE FACILITY

Lyneham · Inner North · Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) No 1 Pty Ltd · For-profit · Medium home
4.5★★★★½36 Google reviews
3★Official Star Rating
Acceptable

A for-profit home in Lyneham, rated 4.5 on Google from 36 reviews, the most of any home in the top five. Families praise individual staff and wards, while one reviewer notes the building is older. This is the biggest gap between Google and official ratings on the list: 3 stars overall, 2 for Residents' Experience and 2 for Staffing, meaning it has not been meeting its care-minute targets.

Residents' experience2★
Compliance4★
Staffing2★
Quality measures3★

What families say

“My family cannot fault the care and respect that the carers, nurses, doctor and administrative staff show to our mother. Our mother, Joan has been a resident at Chifley Lodge for nearly 2 years and the friendly compassionate…”

Jo-Anne Mues · ★★★★★ · 2 years ago · Google review

“My mother transitioned into full time care 4 months. To see my mother so content, safe and engaged is a wonderful feeling that she is being so well cared for. I would like to thank all the staff that directly and indirectly make…”

Michael Van de laarschot · ★★★★★ · 2 years ago · Google review

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Uniting Mirinjani Weston ACT

Weston · Weston Creek · The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Not-for-profit · Small home
4.3★★★★☆28 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

A small Uniting home inside the Mirinjani retirement village in Weston, rated 4.3 on Google from 28 reviews. Families describe home-makers who draw residents out of their shell. Officially 4 stars overall with 5 for Staffing and 5 for Compliance, but a 2-star Residents' Experience rating that is worth exploring with the manager.

Residents' experience2★
Compliance5★
Staffing5★
Quality measures4★

What families say

“I couldn't be happier with the care they are giving my mother. The home-makers are taking the time to make sure she is included and bringing her out of her shell, she is enjoying old age finally”

Michelle Deguara · ★★★★★ · 4 years ago · Google review

“The service manager in Mirinjani (high care) is helpful. She treats equally to every staff.”

Tk Malla · ★★★★★ · 4 years ago · Google review

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Villaggio Sant’ Antonio
Photo: Anna Thompson via Google

Villaggio Sant’ Antonio

Page · Belconnen · VILLAGGIO ITALIANO LIMITED · Not-for-profit · Large home
4.2★★★★☆57 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

An Italian community not-for-profit in Page with the most Google reviews in Canberra, 57, averaging 4.2. Families describe respite that eased a parent's fears and care that continued right to the end. Officially 4 stars overall with 5 for Staffing and 5 for Compliance.

Residents' experience4★
Compliance5★
Staffing5★
Quality measures3★

What families say

“My mother was concerned about being placed in respite whilst I had surgery in January. Her fears were eliviated the moment we walked in the doors of Villagio Sant Antonio. The staff we met from the front door around through to…”

SHARYN GUNN · ★★★★★ · 4 months ago · Google review

“My mother was in care here for 2 years. The family was very happy with the level of comfort and care that she received. Villaggio did every thing needed right to the end. Thank you Villaggio San Antonio. Top level staff top level…”

Bink Pavers · ★★★★★ · 8 months ago · Google review

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Kangara Waters - an IRT Community
Photo: IRT Kangara Waters via Google

Kangara Waters - an IRT Community

Belconnen · Belconnen · Illawarra Retirement Trust · Not-for-profit · Medium home
4.2★★★★☆28 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

IRT's lakeside community in Belconnen, rated 4.2 on Google from 28 reviews. Reviewers mention spacious rooms with ensuites, gardens and community programs. Officially 4 stars overall, 4 for Residents' Experience, and 3 for Staffing and Quality Measures.

Residents' experience4★
Compliance5★
Staffing3★
Quality measures3★

What families say

“IRT Kangara Waters Aged Care Centre-nursing house is providing nice staff and friendly to help people like my grandmother recommend IRT Kangara Waters is good provide of aged care”

Jessica Costin · ★★★★★ · a year ago · Google review

“Kangara Waters is a wonderful place, with friendly & helpful staff, good facilities and community programs, good maintenance & gardening. The gardens and location are beautiful and the other residents are friendly & helpful.…”

Robin Chapple · ★★★★★ · a year ago · Google review

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RSL LifeCare - Fred Ward Gardens Residential Aged Care ACT
Photo: RSL LifeCare - Fred Ward Gardens Residential Aged Care ACT via Google

RSL LifeCare - Fred Ward Gardens Residential Aged Care ACT

Curtin · Woden Valley · RSL LifeCare Limited · Not-for-profit · Large home
4.2★★★★☆22 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

A large RSL LifeCare home in Curtin, rated 4.2 on Google from 22 reviews, with families describing well-maintained rooms, decent food and a good Christmas party. Officially 4 stars overall and 4 for Residents' Experience, with 3 for Staffing and 2 for Quality Measures.

Residents' experience4★
Compliance5★
Staffing3★
Quality measures2★

What families say

“My Mum has been resident for 2 years and she is very happy there. The staff are caring and the rooms and facilities are well maintained. The food is pretty good and some rooms, including my Mum's, overlook a park.”

snew61 · ★★★★★ · 3 years ago · Google review

“Amazing aged care home. Beautiful caring staff good food lots of activities for the residents.”

Andrew Agnew · ★★★★★ · 5 years ago · Google review
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Warrigal Calwell
Photo: Warrigal Calwell via Google

Warrigal Calwell

Calwell · Tuggeranong · Warrigal Care · Not-for-profit · Large home
4.2★★★★☆10 Google reviews
4★Official Star Rating
Good

Warrigal's Tuggeranong home, rated 4.2 on Google from 10 reviews, the minimum for this list. A family whose father was transferred there during the 2019 bushfires with severe dementia describes the highest standard of care. Officially 4 stars overall with 5 for Staffing and 5 for Compliance.

Residents' experience3★
Compliance5★
Staffing5★
Quality measures3★

What families say

“Thanks to the team in the Hilly Oak wing at Warrigal Calwell. Our father was transferred there during the bushfires of 2019 with severe dementia. He received the highest standards of care until his recent passing, and our family…”

Sam Micich · ★★★★★ · 3 years ago · Google review

“Lovely atmosphere and caring staff 👍”

Gerdles Popadopalas · ★★★★★ · 4 years ago · Google review

Details

Google ratings, review counts and review excerpts are from Google Maps and belong to their authors. Official ratings are from the Australian Government Star Ratings, August 2026 extract. Neither Google nor the Department endorses this list.

Compare all 10

#HomeSuburbGoogleReviewsOfficialStaffingOwnership
1Mountain View Aged Care CentreNarrabundah5134★4★Not-for-profit
2Goodwin Village AinslieAinslie4.8124★4★Not-for-profit
3George Sautelle House - residential aged careFarrer4.7144★4★Not-for-profit
4Warrigal StirlingStirling4.6184★4★Not-for-profit
5CANBERRA AGED CARE FACILITYLyneham4.5363★2★For-profit
6Uniting Mirinjani Weston ACTWeston4.3284★5★Not-for-profit
7Villaggio Sant’ AntonioPage4.2574★5★Not-for-profit
8Kangara Waters - an IRT CommunityBelconnen4.2284★3★Not-for-profit
9RSL LifeCare - Fred Ward Gardens Residential Aged Care ACTCurtin4.2224★3★Not-for-profit
10Warrigal CalwellCalwell4.2104★5★Not-for-profit
Staffing is the official sub-rating for care minutes and registered nurse coverage, and it is the rating most likely to differ from what families see on Google. One home on this list holds an official 3-star overall rating despite 4.5 on Google, and Staffing ranges from 2 to 5 stars across the ten.

Ranks 11 to 20

Homes that met the same criteria and finished just outside the top 10.

#HomeSuburbGoogleReviewsOfficialStaffing
11Warrigal HughesHughes4.1583★3★
12Warrigal QueanbeyanQueanbeyan4.1434★3★
13Pines Living Aged Care FacilityFarrer4.1194★3★
14RSL LifeCare Mona Tait GardensKaleen4244★3★
15Uniting Amala Gordon (ACT)Gordon4214★3★
16Jindalee Aged Care ResidenceNarrabundah3.7154★2★
17RSL LifeCare - Bill McKenzie GardensPage3.4294★2★
18Goodwin Village MonashMonash3.4124★3★
19RFBI Holt Masonic VillageHolt2.7104★3★

How we rank

1. Google rating first

We collected every aged care listing Google Maps returns across Canberra's districts and Queanbeyan, matched 29 of the 32 registered homes to a Google listing, and sorted by Google rating. Ties are broken by number of reviews, so a 4.2 with 57 reviews beats a 4.2 with 28.

2. At least 10 reviews

A 5.0 from three reviews tells you little. Canberra homes typically have between 10 and 60 Google reviews, so we require 10 or more here, against 25 for Sydney. 19 Canberra homes met that bar.

3. Must be a registered home

Google mixes home-care agencies and retirement villages in with residential homes. Each candidate is matched by name and suburb to the government's Star Ratings register, and anything not on it is excluded. That removed several home-care providers and a hospital transition-care unit that Google returns for aged care searches.

Why Google and official ratings disagree. Google reviews are written by visitors and families and lean heavily on warmth, communication and how a home feels. The official Staffing and Quality Measures ratings are built from reported care minutes, falls, pressure injuries and medication data. A home can genuinely be both loved by families and short on registered nurse minutes. Read both.

Questions families ask

What do the official Star Ratings measure?

Every residential home gets an overall rating from 1 to 5 built from four parts: Residents' Experience (interviews with residents), Compliance (regulatory action against the home), Staffing (care minutes delivered against the 215-minute and 44 registered-nurse-minute targets) and Quality Measures (falls, pressure injuries, restrictive practices, weight loss and medication). Since October 2025 a home must meet both staffing targets to score 3 or more for Staffing.

How much does residential aged care cost in Canberra?

Everyone pays the basic daily fee of $66.80 a day. Accommodation is either a refundable deposit or a daily payment; homes can charge up to $789,686 without special approval, and Canberra prices sit below Sydney's but above most regional centres. Means-tested contributions apply on top for residents who entered from 1 November 2025. Our statistics page lists every current fee and cap.

Why isn't a well-known home on this list?

Either it has fewer than 10 Google reviews, its Google rating is below 4.2, or Google lists it under a name and suburb we could not match to the official register. Large providers often have one Google listing per home, and older listings can carry legacy names.

How often is this page updated?

Google data is refreshed each quarter alongside the Star Ratings extract. The current version uses Google data collected on 14 September 2026 and the August 2026 Star Ratings.

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