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10 Best Retirement Villages in Charleston
Showing 25 of 131 directory listings for Charleston. Page 1 of 4.
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Why these retirement villages ranked highly
We could rank 51 of 131 listed providers using public evidence at the assessment date. These rankable providers represent 13 organisations; 10 providers are selected below.
These are retirement living options near Charleston; their profiles show where each village is located. Distance is approximate and does not indicate a vacancy, current availability or suitability.
Rankings assessed 1 October 2026
- 1View provider
- 4.6/5 from 48 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Ridgehaven · about 22.8 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 48 approved reviews · 4.6 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 2View provider
- 4.8/5 from 5 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Paradise · about 22.7 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 5 approved reviews · 4.8 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 3View provider
- 5.0/5 from 7 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Pooraka · about 29.4 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 7 approved reviews · 5.0 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 4View provider
- 4.4/5 from 35 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Magill · about 23.4 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 35 approved reviews · 4.4 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 5View provider
- 4.9/5 from 7 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Klemzig · about 25.7 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 7 approved reviews · 4.9 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 6View provider
- 4.7/5 from 10 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Adelaide · about 29.8 km away
Listed services: Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 10 approved reviews · 4.7 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 7View provider
- 4.3/5 from 12 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Woodside · about 6.5 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 12 approved reviews · 4.3 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 8View provider
- 4.3/5 from 3 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Salisbury East · about 27.7 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units, Serviced Apartments
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 3 approved reviews · 4.3 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 9View provider
- 4.6/5 from 8 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Para Vista · about 25.4 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 8 approved reviews · 4.6 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
- 10View provider
- 4.4/5 from 9 approved reviews
- Nearby location for in-person visits
Nearby location in Elizabeth Vale · about 29.6 km away
Listed services: Independent Living Units
- Public pricing
- No comparable public pricing was available in the ranking evidence.
- Approved reviews
- 9 approved reviews · 4.4 average · checked 13 Nov 2026 · Includes reviews first published elsewhere; see profile for sources · Review details
Provider information checked 2 July 2026 · Provider information
Rankings compare providers under one published method; they are not clinical accreditation or personal advice. Providers cannot pay to improve organic rank. Read how rankings work or report incorrect information.
More villages near Charleston
- Clayton Church Homes Lobethal Retirement VillageLobethal, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Lobethal, approximately 4.5 km from Charleston
- Clayton Church Homes Woodside Gardens Retirement VillageWoodside, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Woodside, approximately 6.5 km from Charleston
- Clayton Church Homes Gumeracha Retirement VillageGumeracha, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Gumeracha, approximately 10 km from Charleston3.0 ★ (1)
- Clayton Church Homes Balhannah Retirement VillageBalhannah, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Balhannah, approximately 12.7 km from Charleston
- ECH Nairne Retirement EstateNairne, SARetirement village located in Nairne, approximately 14.5 km from Charleston4.3 ★ (3)
- ECH Heysen VillageHahndorf, SARetirement village located in Hahndorf, approximately 17 km from Charleston5.0 ★ (2)
- Clayton Church Homes Uraidla Retirement VillageUraidla, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Uraidla, approximately 17.3 km from Charleston
- Clayton Church Homes - Uraidla South Village Retirement LivingUraidla, SARetirement village located in Uraidla, approximately 17.4 km from Charleston5.0 ★ (1)
- Clayton Church Homes Bridgewater MewsBridgewater, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Bridgewater, approximately 18 km from Charleston
- RetireAustralia The Laurels Retirement VillageMount Barker, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Mount Barker, approximately 18.2 km from Charleston4.5 ★ (2)
- Eldercare Collett Barker Retirement VillageMount Barker, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Mount Barker, approximately 18.3 km from Charleston1.0 ★ (1)
- Eureka Villages Mt BarkerMount Barker, SARetirement village located in Mount Barker, approximately 18.5 km from Charleston1.0 ★ (1)
- Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc Oakfield Rise Retirement EstateMount Barker, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Mount Barker, approximately 18.8 km from Charleston4.2 ★ (5)
- Eldercare Exhibition Court Retirement VillageMount Barker, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Mount Barker, approximately 19 km from Charleston
- Eldercare Elmwood Grove Retirement VillageMount Barker, SAListed services: Independent Living UnitsRetirement village located in Mount Barker, approximately 19.1 km from Charleston
Local area data
About Charleston
These figures describe the official ABS Suburb and Locality area of Charleston. Area statistics do not describe every resident or predict an individual's care needs.
- Residents counted
550
Charleston official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 65 and over
88
Charleston official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 75 and over
27
Charleston official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents aged 85 and over
7
Charleston official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Residents using another language at home
9
Charleston official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census
- Relative disadvantage decile
9 of 10
Charleston official Suburb and Locality area · 2021 Census
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, SEIFA 2021
Keep in mind
- Census counts use the ABS random-adjustment method.
- These area facts provide context and do not measure provider quality, availability or suitability.
Questions and answers
Common questions about retirement villages in Charleston
Direct answers from the current evidence shown on this page.
How many retirement villages are listed for Charleston?
131 approved retirement villages are listed on My Caring Guide for Charleston. This is the current directory count, not a claim that it covers every provider in the market.
Source: My Caring Guide provider directory · ranking reviewed 1 Oct 2026
Are these retirement villages located in Charleston?
Not necessarily. 25 results on this page are a governed nearby destination for people in Charleston; every result keeps its actual locality and, where available, approximate distance. A nearby village is a place a person may consider travelling or relocating to; it is not located in Charleston, and distance does not indicate a vacancy, current availability or suitability.
Source: My Caring Guide provider directory · ranking reviewed 1 Oct 2026
Does being listed mean a village is available now?
No. A directory listing or nearby-distance relationship does not confirm a vacancy, current availability, suitability or funding eligibility. Check the current details directly with the provider.
Source: My Caring Guide listing and locality-relationship methodology · Provider data and corrections
How were the 10 best retirement villages selected?
51 of 131 listed providers had enough current public evidence to rank, and 10 were selected. The method considers local fit, relevant listed services, approved review confidence, pricing transparency, information freshness and identity confidence. Paid status gives no organic ranking points.
Source: My Caring Guide ranking method · reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · How provider rankings work
What local data does this page use for Charleston?
The page shows Residents counted, Residents aged 65 and over, Residents aged 75 and over, and Residents aged 85 and over. The locality facts use the official area named beside each value. Area statistics do not describe every resident and do not measure provider quality, availability or suitability.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census and Australian Bureau of Statistics, SEIFA 2021 · 2021 Census · How we use local care data
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