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Find An Aged Care Facility Near You

Take advantage of Australia’s largest and most trusted aged care placement service. We can help you find the best nursing home for your needs, budget, location and preferences, no matter where you’re located in Australia.

Find & Compare Trusted Aged Care Homes Across Australia

There’s a lot to think about when aged care becomes a priority, from knowing what type of care is needed to understanding costs and finding the right provider.

That’s where Aged Care Decisions can support you. We assist families across Australia, matching them with aged care homes that meet both personal and clinical needs.

Our service is FAST, FREE and INDEPENDENT. You’ll receive a customised list of options, saving you time and helping you make informed choices.

Join over 150,000 Australian families who’ve already used our service to find permanent and short-term aged care with greater confidence.

Get started today and access a customised selection of local aged care options at no cost.

 

Why Choose Aged Care Decisions To Find A Nursing Home?

Largest Network of Aged
Care Facilities

We have the largest network of quality aged care facilities across Australia

Trusted by Over 150,000
Every Year

Hundreds of thousands of Australian families trust our personalised nursing home matching service to find providers they love every year

100% Free & Independent Service

Aged care homes pay a standard fee on placement, so families are not charged a cent for our service

How It Works

We help you save time, minimise stress, and connect with reliable, readily available aged care providers across Australia. Here’s how our free matching service works:

STEP 1

Tell us your preferences

Let us know your family’s aged care home preferences, budget, preferred location, and timeline using our quick and easy application process

STEP 2

Receive a customised options report

Based on your preferences, we’ll provide a customised report of suitable nursing home options. You can then review, shortlist, and decide which facilities best fit your needs

STEP 3

Let us assist with tours, fees & applications

We’ll help you book tours of your preferred aged care homes, guide you through Centrelink and government paperwork, and make sense of how the fees work

 

How We Help Find The Right Aged Care Placement For Your Needs

Starting the aged care journey can feel unfamiliar and emotionally draining, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Whether you’re planning ahead or need to make a decision quickly, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our team works closely with families across Australia to take the pressure off and make the placement process smoother and more straightforward.

Here’s what we do:

  • Listen First: We take the time to understand your family’s situation – your care needs, preferred locations, budget, and timeline.
  • Create a Tailored Shortlist: Using this information, we match you with aged care homes that suit your requirements. Every provider we recommend is vetted for quality and trustworthiness.
  • Help with Government Forms: We guide you through the My Aged Care paperwork, explain what’s needed at each step, and help you avoid delays or common mistakes—saving you time, reducing stress, and giving you confidence that the forms are completed correctly.
  • Coordinate Facility Tours: Want to visit homes in person? We help you organise tours of your shortlisted options so you can see the care firsthand.
  • Clarify the Costs: Unsure about aged care fees and payments? We’ll walk you through how it works in plain language.

All of this is offered at no cost to you. Our service is independent, unbiased, and focused entirely on finding the right fit for your family.

Get started today with a free and tailored list of trusted providers. It’s fast, simple and obligation-free.

Unhappy with Your Current Aged Care Facility? Changing Is Easier Than You Think

Not every aged care placement is the right fit. 

But the good news is, changing facilities is possible and often easier than expected. 

If you or a loved one feels unhappy with the current care, environment, or location, we can help you make the switch smoothly.

We can support you through every step: helping you give notice to your current provider, confirming available room dates, securing an offer at a new facility, and organising the move. 

We’ll even guide you through the financial side, including confirming fees and coordinating admission timelines, all at no cost to you or your family.

Our team takes the stress out of switching, so you can focus on finding the right aged care facility for your needs.

Learn more about the process of changing nursing homes.

Discover The Best Nursing Home In Australia For Your Needs Today

Looking for aged care that truly fits your situation? 

We make it easy. 

Tell us what matters most: location, budget, level of care, and we’ll match you with trusted, high-quality aged care facilities across Australia. 

It’s fast, free, and tailored to your needs.

Start your search now!

Just getting started? Learn More About Aged Care

We work with the biggest selection of aged care providers across Australia—big and small—to make sure you have choice and control. Whether you’re based in a capital city or a remote region in Australia, we’re here to help you find care no matter where you are.

If you don’t see your city, suburb or town below, we’ll still be able to find the best provider in your area. You can compare your home care options by completing our online comparison tool! One of our dedicated Aged Care Decisions Placement Specialists will then contact you to discuss your or your loved one’s care needs and preferences.

We can then send you a personalised Options Report within 20 minutes.

Aged Care FAQ’s

Is Aged Care Decisions really free to use?

Yes. Our service is 100% free for families. You will never be charged to use Aged Care Decisions.

We are paid a placement fee by aged care providers when a successful placement is made. This fee is the same for all providers. Providers cannot pay more to receive extra referrals or better placement on our lists.

We do not recommend one provider over another. Our only goal is to help you find the best option based on your individual needs. If none of our providers are the right fit, we will still give you guidance and support to help you continue your search.

There is also no need to worry about providers passing this fee on to you. Under Australian law, aged care providers cannot increase their prices or charge additional fees to cover the placement fee. All fees are regulated by the Aged Care Act 1997.

My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s starting point for accessing aged care. You’ll need to go through them for an assessment and to access government funding for services like home care or residential aged care.

Our service is different – we’re a free and independent support service that helps you:

We work alongside the My Aged Care process, helping you move from being approved for care to finding and choosing the right aged care provider, all at no cost to you.

Yes, of course! We can connect you with aged care facilities that provide short-term residential respite care, supporting both older Australians and their carers.

Whether it’s recovery after a hospital stay or a planned break for a carer, respite care offers temporary accommodation with 24/7 support in a safe, comfortable environment.

We’ll match you with suitable facilities in your area based on your care needs, preferences, and availability.

Every provider we recommend must go through a formal onboarding process with our Provider Growth team. This includes a detailed review of their services to ensure they meet our standards and align with the needs of the families we support.

All providers in our network are registered with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and must agree to our voluntary code of conduct. Not all applicants are accepted. We only work with providers we trust to deliver high-quality care.

We follow a rigorous process to get to know each provider and understand the level of care, accommodation, and support they offer, so when you come to us, we can match you with options that truly suit your needs.



For your peace of mind, we have developed a voluntary Code of Conduct to regulate our interactions with both the Aged Care industry and the families who use our services.

This Code of Conduct was created to provide transparency in interactions between all Aged Care Decisions staff, partners and associates.

You’ll receive your personalised aged care options report within 20 minutes by email. It’s tailored to your specific needs, including location, care requirements and preferences. From there, you can decide which providers to shortlist and which homes you’d like to visit.

Yes, we assist with urgent care options for you or your loved one. Simply call us on 

1300 775 870, we’re open 7 days a week.

Absolutely! Our friendly, knowledgeable and experienced team will be able to assist with these questions and more, breaking it all down step-by-step.

Learn more: How much does a nursing home cost in Australia?

Learn more: Schedule of Aged Care Fees & Charges

With the Support at Home Program now starting on 1 Nov 2025 and new out-of-pocket fees coming, now’s the perfect time to sign up with a provider and save on fees until 1 Nov or review your current one to ensure you’re getting the best support. Get your free list of providers and compare now.