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Aged Care Homes Perth 2026: Find & Compare

Find aged care homes in Perth WA 2026. Compare residential facilities, home care packages, costs and government subsidies. Complete Perth aged care guide.

By Perth Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Aged Care in Perth 2026

Perth has a comprehensive aged care sector spanning residential facilities, home care services and retirement villages across metropolitan and coastal areas. Perth's Mediterranean climate and high quality of life attract retirees from across WA, and the sector reflects both metropolitan and regional community needs. myagedcare.gov.au

Types of Aged Care in Perth

Home Care Packages (Levels 1-4): Government-funded support at home, personal care, nursing, domestic assistance, social support and transport.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): Entry-level home support for those needing occasional assistance.
Residential Aged Care: Government-subsidised permanent or respite care in nursing homes and aged care facilities.
Retirement Villages: Western Australia has specific retirement village legislation under the Retirement Villages Act 1992 (WA). Always obtain independent legal advice before signing a retirement village contract.

How to Access Aged Care in Perth

Register at My Aged Care: myagedcare.gov.au or call 1800 200 422. ACAT assessments in Perth are conducted by the Silver Chain Group and other approved assessors in partnership with WA Health. ACAT wait times in Perth can vary, start the process early to avoid delays in accessing needed services.

Finding Perth Aged Care Providers

Search for Perth providers at myagedcare.gov.au/find-a-provider. Provider quality star ratings are published by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission: agedcarequality.gov.au. Silver Chain is a major Perth-based home care and community health provider with strong local presence.

Perth Aged Care Costs 2026

Basic Daily Fee approximately $62/day. Perth RADs are moderate, typically $200,000-$550,000 depending on facility location and quality, with beachside and river-front facilities in suburbs like Cottesloe and South Perth charging at the premium end. Request a personalised fee estimate through My Aged Care.

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