ACQSC + My Aged Care · Brisbane

Best Aged Care in Brisbane, 2026

25 aged-care providers in Brisbane, 2026, ranked by ACQSC star rating (the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission's quality regime introduced December 2022). We flag the things that change the conversation: ownership type (faith-based or community not-for-profit vs the ASX-listed Regis / Estia operators), bed capacity, basic daily fee + Refundable Accommodation Deposit where the home publishes them, dementia-specific and palliative-care availability, and special-needs programs (LGBTI, CALD, Indigenous, Veterans). Verify any provider's current ACQSC rating directly at myagedcare.gov.au. Coverage spans Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West End, New Farm and Bulimba.

25 providers ranked No paid placements ACQSC ratings published

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Which is the best aged care in Brisbane?

Our top-ranked aged care in Brisbane for 2026 is Churches of Christ — Churches of Christ (Churches of Christ Wheller Gardens (Chermside), Brisbane) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. Runners-up: Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) and Bolton Clarke. All 25 providers in this guide serve Brisbane and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 25 providers profiled in Brisbane, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓Highest ACQSC rating: Churches of Christ (4/5 stars), Churches of Christ Wheller Gardens (Chermside).
✓8 of 25 have ACQSC ratings of 4 or 5 stars; the national average is around 3 stars.
✓21 are not-for-profit (faith-based or community-owned); the rest are for-profit operators.
✓12 offer dedicated dementia-specific care; 22 are palliative-care capable.
✓Published basic daily fees range $66.8–$66.8/day; the means-tested care fee, RAD/DAP and additional services sit on top. Always request a fee letter before signing.

25 Verified Aged Care in Brisbane, Ranked

Churches of Christ

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 95+ years Churches of Christ Wheller Gardens (Chermside)

Churches of Christ (Churches of Christ Wheller Gardens (Chermside), Brisbane) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 250 approved beds. 95+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

250

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$480k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Churches of Christ in QLD; one of the state's largest single-site retirement and aged-care precincts, with 28 residential homes statewide.

Provider website → 1800 951 010 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership)

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 117+ years Wesley Mission Queensland Sinnamon Village

Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from Wesley Mission Queensland Sinnamon Village. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 192 approved beds. 117+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

192

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$525k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Retirement living.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Uniting Church-aligned mission established 1907; one of the largest single-site continuing-care precincts in QLD, co-locating residential, retirement living and home care at Sinnamon Park.

Provider website → 1800 448 448 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Bolton Clarke

Not-for-profit (community) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 140+ years Bolton Clarke Tarragindi (formerly Trinder Park)

Bolton Clarke operates as a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider in Bolton Clarke Tarragindi (formerly Trinder Park), Brisbane. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 153 approved beds. 140+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

153

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$550k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Veterans.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Australia's oldest charitable aged-care provider (founded 1885 as the Royal District Nursing Service), operating 88 residential homes nationally and originating in Queensland with deep RSL/veterans heritage.

Provider website → 1300 22 11 22 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Catholic Healthcare

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Catholic Healthcare St Vincent's Bethania

Catholic Healthcare, in Catholic Healthcare St Vincent's Bethania, is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 142 approved beds. 31+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

142

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$500k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia, CALD.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Sponsored by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan; runs 47+ homes across NSW and South-East QLD with strong CALD chaplaincy programs.

Provider website → 1800 225 474 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Opal HealthCare

Private (for-profit) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Opal Raceview (Ipswich)

Opal HealthCare (Opal Raceview (Ipswich), Brisbane) is a privately-held for-profit operator. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 138 approved beds. Founded 2011. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

138

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$500k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Australia's largest private residential aged-care operator (130+ homes nationally) following the 2018 acquisition of Domain Principal Group; majority-owned by AMP Capital.

Provider website → 1300 364 540 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Anglicare Southern Queensland

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 153+ years Anglicare Symes Thorpe Toowoomba sister site — Brisbane HQ at Sandgate (Symes Grove)

Anglicare Southern Queensland runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from Anglicare Symes Thorpe Toowoomba sister site — Brisbane HQ at Sandgate (Symes Grove). ACQSC 4/5 stars. 124 approved beds. 153+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

124

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$470k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Indigenous.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Anglican Church Southern Queensland's social-services arm; runs 22 residential homes across QLD and was one of Australia's first cottage-style aged-care pioneers.

Provider website → 1300 610 610 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Regis Aged Care

ASX-listed (for-profit) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Regis Aspley

Regis Aged Care operates as a ASX-listed for-profit operator in Regis Aspley, Brisbane. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 122 approved beds. 31+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

122

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$550k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

ASX-listed (ASX:REG) operator with around 65 homes nationally; Aspley is one of seven Regis facilities in metro Brisbane.

Provider website → 1300 998 100 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Star of the Sea Aged Care

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Carmel by the Sea (Cleveland)

Star of the Sea Aged Care, in Carmel by the Sea (Cleveland), is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 110 approved beds. 38+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

110

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$425k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia, CALD.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Single-site Catholic-aligned operator on Brisbane's bayside; one of QLD's most consistent four-star ACQSC performers among single-home not-for-profits.

Provider website → 07 3286 1844 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Ozcare

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 3/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Ozcare Bowen Hills Aged Care Facility

Ozcare (Ozcare Bowen Hills Aged Care Facility, Brisbane) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 3/5 stars. 135 approved beds. 30+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★☆☆

Beds

135

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$460k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Homelessness.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Founded by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns; QLD-only operator with 15 residential homes and a flagship homelessness-pathway aged-care program.

Provider website → 1800 692 273 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Lutheran Services

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 3/5 Dementia-specific 89+ years Tabeel (Laidley), Salem (Toowoomba), Trinder Park sister-house Orana — Brisbane HQ

Lutheran Services runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from Tabeel (Laidley), Salem (Toowoomba), Trinder Park sister-house Orana — Brisbane HQ. ACQSC 3/5 stars. 118 approved beds. 89+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★☆☆

Beds

118

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$420k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia, CALD.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Lutheran Church of Australia–QLD District provider; strong German-speaking chaplaincy heritage and a major footprint in regional South-East QLD.

Provider website → 1800 960 433 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Carinity

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 3/5 Dementia-specific 75+ years Carinity Cedarbrook (Mudgeeraba) and Karinya (Laidley) network — Brisbane HQ

Carinity operates as a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider in Carinity Cedarbrook (Mudgeeraba) and Karinya (Laidley) network — Brisbane HQ, Brisbane. ACQSC 3/5 stars. 110 approved beds. 75+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★☆☆

Beds

110

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$450k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Home care packages, Retirement living.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Queensland Baptist mission operating 11 residential aged-care communities across the state; one of QLD's largest faith-based aged-care providers.

Provider website → 1300 109 109 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Bupa Aged Care

Private (for-profit) ACQSC 3/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Bupa Mt Gravatt

Bupa Aged Care, in Bupa Mt Gravatt, is a privately-held for-profit operator. ACQSC 3/5 stars. 96 approved beds. Founded 2008. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★☆☆

Beds

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$525k

Services: Residential aged care, Respite, Dementia-specific, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Australian arm of UK-headquartered Bupa Group (private health insurance + healthcare); operates around 60 aged-care homes nationally including five in Greater Brisbane.

Provider website → 1800 671 622 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Sourced from My Aged Care register; verification window 2026-05-11.

Mercy Community Services - Emmaus

Not-for-profit (community) Palliative care Nudgee

Mercy Community Services - Emmaus (Nudgee, Brisbane) is a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider. 209 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

209

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

209-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Mercy Community Services SEQ Limited.

Note: AIHW Aged Care Service List 30 June 2025 (gen-agedcaredata.gov.au). ACQSC star rating, published RAD price, founding year and per-facility ACQSC rating unverified for this entry pending MyAgedCare cross-check.

St Vincent Care Services Carseldine

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Carseldine

St Vincent Care Services Carseldine runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from Carseldine. 179 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

179

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

179-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.

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Adventist Retirement Village - Victoria Pt

Not-for-profit (community) Palliative care Victoria Point

Adventist Retirement Village - Victoria Pt operates as a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider in Victoria Point, Brisbane. 179 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

179

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

179-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (South Queensland) Ltd.

St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Mitchelton

St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton, in Mitchelton, is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. 176 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

176

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

176-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.

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St Vincent’s Care Carina

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Carina

St Vincent’s Care Carina (Carina, Brisbane) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. 154 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

154

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

154-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.

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St Vincent’s Care Services Kangaroo Point - Marycrest

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Kangaroo Point

St Vincent’s Care Services Kangaroo Point - Marycrest runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from Kangaroo Point. 152 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

152

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

152-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.

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Blue Care Rothwell Nazarene Aged Care Facility

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Rothwell

Blue Care Rothwell Nazarene Aged Care Facility operates as a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider in Rothwell, Brisbane. 150 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

150

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

150-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.).

Blue Care Wynnum Aged Care Facility

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Wynnum West

Blue Care Wynnum Aged Care Facility, in Wynnum West, is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. 148 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

148

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

148-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.).

Parkview

Not-for-profit (community) Palliative care Chermside

Parkview (Chermside, Brisbane) is a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider. 145 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

145

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

145-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Wesley Mission Queensland Limited.

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Wheller Gardens - John Wesley Gardens

Not-for-profit (community) Palliative care Geebung

Wheller Gardens - John Wesley Gardens runs a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider from Geebung. 144 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

144

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

144-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Wesley Mission Queensland Limited.

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Southern Cross Care Holland Park - Duhig Village

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Holland Park

Southern Cross Care Holland Park - Duhig Village operates as a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider in Holland Park, Brisbane. 142 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

142

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

142-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd.

Blue Care Carina Aged Care Facility

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Carina

Blue Care Carina Aged Care Facility, in Carina, is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. 128 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

128

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

128-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.).

Redland Residential Care Facility

Government Cleveland

Redland Residential Care Facility (Cleveland, Brisbane) is a government-funded aged-care provider. 128 approved beds.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

128

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite.

Best for: Carers needing short-stay respite for a family member

128-bed government-operated residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Queensland Health.

Aged Care in Brisbane, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Suburb ⇅	Ownership ⇅	ACQSC ⇅	Beds ⇅	Daily fee from ⇅
Churches of Christ	Churches of Christ Wheller Gardens (Chermside)	NFP (faith)	4/5	250	$66.8
Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership)	Wesley Mission Queensland Sinnamon Village	NFP (faith)	4/5	192	$66.8
Bolton Clarke	Bolton Clarke Tarragindi (formerly Trinder Park)	NFP (community)	4/5	153	$66.8
Catholic Healthcare	Catholic Healthcare St Vincent's Bethania	NFP (faith)	4/5	142	$66.8
Opal HealthCare	Opal Raceview (Ipswich)	Private	4/5	138	$66.8
Anglicare Southern Queensland	Anglicare Symes Thorpe Toowoomba sister site — Brisbane HQ at Sandgate (Symes Grove)	NFP (faith)	4/5	124	$66.8
Regis Aged Care	Regis Aspley	ASX-listed	4/5	122	$66.8
Star of the Sea Aged Care	Carmel by the Sea (Cleveland)	NFP (faith)	4/5	110	$66.8
Ozcare	Ozcare Bowen Hills Aged Care Facility	NFP (faith)	3/5	135	$66.8
Lutheran Services	Tabeel (Laidley), Salem (Toowoomba), Trinder Park sister-house Orana — Brisbane HQ	NFP (faith)	3/5	118	$66.8
Carinity	Carinity Cedarbrook (Mudgeeraba) and Karinya (Laidley) network — Brisbane HQ	NFP (faith)	3/5	110	$66.8
Bupa Aged Care	Bupa Mt Gravatt	Private	3/5	96	$66.8
Mercy Community Services - Emmaus	Nudgee	NFP (community)	Not yet rated	209	$66.8
St Vincent Care Services Carseldine	Carseldine	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	179	$66.8
Adventist Retirement Village - Victoria Pt	Victoria Point	NFP (community)	Not yet rated	179	$66.8
St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton	Mitchelton	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	176	$66.8
St Vincent’s Care Carina	Carina	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	154	$66.8
St Vincent’s Care Services Kangaroo Point - Marycrest	Kangaroo Point	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	152	$66.8
Blue Care Rothwell Nazarene Aged Care Facility	Rothwell	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	150	$66.8
Blue Care Wynnum Aged Care Facility	Wynnum West	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	148	$66.8
Parkview	Chermside	NFP (community)	Not yet rated	145	$66.8
Wheller Gardens - John Wesley Gardens	Geebung	NFP (community)	Not yet rated	144	$66.8
Southern Cross Care Holland Park - Duhig Village	Holland Park	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	142	$66.8
Blue Care Carina Aged Care Facility	Carina	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	128	$66.8
Redland Residential Care Facility	Cleveland	Government	Not yet rated	128	$66.8

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

Aged-care RAD prices in Brisbane, by band

Upper · $550k–750k

2 homes — e.g. Bolton Clarke, Regis Aged Care

Mid-range · $400k–550k

10 homes — e.g. Churches of Christ, Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership), Catholic Healthcare

Work out your own fees with the means-test calculator →

Brisbane aged care by type of care

Dementia & memory care in Brisbane

Churches of Christ — 4★ ACQSC
Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) — 4★ ACQSC
Bolton Clarke — 4★ ACQSC
Catholic Healthcare — 4★ ACQSC
Opal HealthCare — 4★ ACQSC

Respite care in Brisbane

Churches of Christ — 4★ ACQSC
Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) — 4★ ACQSC
Bolton Clarke — 4★ ACQSC
Catholic Healthcare — 4★ ACQSC
Opal HealthCare — 4★ ACQSC

Palliative care in Brisbane

Churches of Christ — 4★ ACQSC
Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) — 4★ ACQSC
Bolton Clarke — 4★ ACQSC
Catholic Healthcare — 4★ ACQSC
Opal HealthCare — 4★ ACQSC

Brisbane aged care: not-for-profit vs private

Not-for-profit aged care in Brisbane

Churches of Christ — $480k RAD
Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) — $525k RAD
Bolton Clarke — $550k RAD
Catholic Healthcare — $500k RAD
Anglicare Southern Queensland — $470k RAD

Private & listed operators in Brisbane

Churches of Christ — $480k RAD
Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership) — $525k RAD
Bolton Clarke — $550k RAD
Catholic Healthcare — $500k RAD
Opal HealthCare — $500k RAD

Aged-care homes in Brisbane, by suburb

Suburb	Homes	ACQSC
Carina	St Vincent’s Care Carina, Blue Care Carina Aged Care Facility	—
Bolton Clarke Tarragindi	Bolton Clarke	4★
Opal Raceview	Opal HealthCare	4★
Regis Aspley	Regis Aged Care	4★
Carmel by the Sea	Star of the Sea Aged Care	4★
Tabeel	Lutheran Services	3★
Bupa Mt Gravatt	Bupa Aged Care	3★
Nudgee	Mercy Community Services - Emmaus	—

How we rank aged care in Brisbane

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FAQs: aged care in Brisbane

Where can I find genuine reviews of Brisbane aged-care homes?

Australia does not have a trusted consumer star-review system for aged care, and we do not publish first-party star ratings. The closest authoritative quality signal is the ACQSC star rating on myagedcare.gov.au, which includes a Residents' Experience component drawn from face-to-face interviews with residents (weighted 33% of the overall star rating). Read the full quality-indicator and resident-experience breakdown for each home on My Aged Care, and visit in person twice before deciding — ratings are a quarterly snapshot, not a substitute for a tour.

How much does aged care cost in Brisbane in 2026?

Every resident pays the federally-regulated basic daily fee of $66.80/day (March 2026), plus a means-tested care fee based on income and assets, plus accommodation: either a lump-sum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or an equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) at the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate. RADs in Brisbane commonly range from $400,000 to $900,000+. Always request a written fee letter and check the home's published RAD on myagedcare.gov.au before signing.

How do I choose between aged-care homes in Brisbane?

Tour each home at least twice (once at meal time, once mid-afternoon), check the latest ACQSC accreditation report and star rating, and ask about 24/7 registered-nurse coverage and care minutes per resident per day (the federal target is 215 minutes, including 44 minutes of RN time). Talk to current residents' families — they're the most honest reference. A free placement consultant can also identify current vacancies and negotiate the RAD.

How much is the RAD for aged care in Brisbane?

Among the Brisbane aged-care homes we list with a published price, Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) centre around $500,000, typically ranging from under $400,000 to $750,000+. The RAD is fully refundable when the resident leaves or passes away. You can instead pay an equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) at the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate, or split the two. Always confirm the current RAD on myagedcare.gov.au and request a written accommodation agreement before signing — RADs are often negotiable.

Which Brisbane aged-care homes offer dementia care?

Brisbane homes we cover with dementia or secure memory support include Churches of Christ, Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership), Bolton Clarke, Catholic Healthcare. Secure dementia units are locked, dementia-specific wings with higher staffing and design that prevents wandering; eligibility runs through an ACAT assessment via My Aged Care (1800 200 422). Costs mirror standard residential care. Dementia-specific beds can have longer waits, so it's worth enquiring early.

How do I get an ACAT assessment for my parent?

Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. The assessment is free and conducted by a qualified team (usually a nurse or social worker) at your parent's home. It takes 1-2 hours and determines what level of care they're eligible for — Home Care Package levels, residential aged care, respite, or transition care. You'll receive a referral code by post within 2-4 weeks. Without an ACAT code, you cannot access subsidised aged care services.

How much does aged care cost in Australia in 2026?

Residential aged care costs include a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $400k-$1.2M (returned when you leave), the Basic Daily Care Fee of $61.96/day (paid by everyone), a means-tested care fee of 0-$32,718/year based on income and assets, and optional extra services fees. Total annual cost ranges from $30,000 (low-means residents) to $90,000+ (premium homes). In-home care via Home Care Packages is much cheaper: $7,500-$61,000/year depending on level.

What is the difference between low-care and high-care?

These categories were abolished in 2014. Aged care homes now offer a mix of care levels and adjust as residents' needs change. Your level of subsidy is determined by the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) assessment done after admission. This means you don't need to move homes if your mum's needs increase — the same home will provide more support and the government subsidy will increase accordingly.

How long does it take to get into an aged care home?

In metropolitan Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, most homes have vacancies and placement can occur within 1-4 weeks of an ACAT assessment being completed. Premium homes in inner suburbs may have 3-12 month waitlists. Regional homes are typically faster (1-2 weeks). Specialist dementia care units are slower (4-12 weeks) due to limited bed numbers. If urgent placement is needed, a placement service can identify homes with same-week vacancies.

Will Centrelink fund aged care?

The government heavily subsidises aged care through the Aged Care Subsidy. The amount depends on a means assessment of your parent's income and assets. Low-means residents pay only the Basic Daily Care Fee ($61.96/day) and have their accommodation costs covered. Higher-means residents pay more, including a means-tested care fee up to $32,718/year and full accommodation costs (RAD or daily payment). Services Australia conducts the means assessment — submit forms SA457 (income) and SA485 (assets).

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