Aged care homes on the Gold Coast
22 aged care homes on the Gold Coast, with their government star ratings and the 4 published room prices we have. Sort or filter the table, then use the checks below.
What are the best aged care homes on the Gold Coast?
There is no single best aged care home on the Gold Coast: the right one depends on the care needed, where family can visit, the budget, and whether a suitable room is free. Of the 22 Gold Coast homes we list, 11 hold the highest overall government star rating (as at February 2026), 4 stars, and the table below lists them first. A rating is a starting point, not a verdict: also weigh residents' experience, staffing, the room price and how the home feels when you visit.
Gold Coast in numbers
- Homes we list
- 22
- A selection, not every home
- With an overall star rating
- 13
- Government ratings (as at February 2026)
- Rated 4 or 5 stars overall
- 11
- 85% of rated homes; 0 rated 5
- Run by not-for-profits
- 41%
- 9 not-for-profit, 13 for-profit
- Median published room price
- $629,000
- From the 4 homes with a published price: $585,000 to $967,000
- Places, where known
- 1,700
- Across 14 homes that publish a number
Every Gold Coast home we list
Sorted by overall government star rating (as at February 2026), then by name. The order is not our ranking: select a column heading to re-sort, or filter by what matters to you. Select a home's name for its full ratings, care minutes and the questions to ask.
22 homes, sorted by overall government star rating, then by name.
| Home | Suburb | Overall rating | Residents' experience | Staffing | Published room price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethania | Not listed | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Bolton Clarke The Terraces | Varsity Lakes | Not rated | Not rated | $967,000 | |
| Bupa Merrimac | Merrimac | Not rated | Not rated | $650,000 | |
| Carinity Cedarbrook | Mudgeeraba | Not rated | Not rated | Not published | |
| De Paul Villa Aged Care | Ashmore | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Estia Health Gold Coast | Southport | Not rated | Not rated | $585,000 | |
| Infinite Care Ashmore | Ashmore | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | Not published | |
| Lions Haven For The Aged | Hope Island | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | Not published | |
| Ozcare De Paul Villa Aged Care Facility | Southport | Not rated | Not rated | Not published | |
| Regis Magnolia | Upper Coomera | Not rated | Not rated | $608,000 | |
| St Vincent’s Care Services Southport | Southport | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | Not published | |
| Bupa Runaway Bay | Runaway Bay | Not rated | Not rated | Not published | |
| Bupa Tugun | Tugun | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | Not published | |
| Arcare Helensvale | Helensvale | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Arcare Hope Island | Hope Island | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Blue Care Arundel Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Facility | Arundel | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Blue Care Kirra Aged Care Facility | Coolangatta | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| Blue Care Labrador Aged Care Facility | Labrador | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence | Runaway Bay | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence | Clear Island Waters | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| TriCare Labrador Aged Care Residence | Biggera Waters | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
| TriCare Mermaid Beach Aged Care Residence | Mermaid Beach | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not published |
No homes match these filters.
Ratings: Star Ratings published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (as at February 2026). Room prices: the figure each home has published, where we have one; prices change, so confirm with the home. How the star ratings work, and what they miss.
How to choose a home on the Gold Coast
Seven checks, drawn from the Gold Coast data above. One more before any of them: no public list shows live vacancies, so a home with no suitable room for months is not an option this month. Ring each home on your shortlist.
Start with the overall rating, then read the parts
11 of the 13 rated homes in our Gold Coast list hold 4 or 5 stars. None is rated below 3 stars, so the overall figure alone will not separate many homes here. 9 homes have no rating in our data; newer homes often have none yet, so ask them directly.
Give residents' experience extra weight
Residents' experience is the one part of the rating that comes from residents themselves, through an independent survey. Every Gold Coast home in our list rated 4 or 5 overall also scores at least 4 here. Across the 6 homes with sub-ratings, 6 score 4 or 5 for residents' experience.
Check staffing, especially at night
The staffing rating reflects care minutes per resident each day, including registered nurse time. Among our Gold Coast homes, 1 home is rated 1 or 2 stars for staffing (Bupa Tugun) and 2 are rated 4 or 5. These are averages over a quarter, so ask how many care staff and registered nurses are on each shift, including nights and weekends.
Compare the price of the actual room
4 of the 22 homes in our list have a published room price in our data, from $585,000 at Estia Health Gold Coast to $967,000 at Bolton Clarke The Terraces, with a median of $629,000. Prices vary room by room within a home, so ask for the full list and the price of the room actually on offer. What aged care costs on the Gold Coast covers the daily fees as well.
Put location before a single star
The homes in our list are spread across 16 suburbs, with the most in Southport (3), Ashmore (2), Hope Island (2) and Runaway Bay (2). Choose somewhere family and friends can reach easily: regular visits from familiar people matter a great deal, and a home close by can suit better than a higher-rated one an hour away.
Look past who owns it
Of the 22 homes in our Gold Coast list, 9 are run by not-for-profits (6 of them faith-based) and 13 by for-profit companies (1 of them ASX-listed). Of the rated ones, 100% of not-for-profit homes and 71% of for-profit homes hold 4 or 5 stars. Ownership alone tells you little about a particular home: ask who manages it day to day, how long they have been there, and how much agency staff it uses.
Match the home to the care needed
Our data does not record specific services for these homes, so ask each one directly about dementia care, a secure area, palliative care and respite. See our guides to dementia care, respite and palliative care.
Questions about aged care on the Gold Coast
How many aged care homes are there on the Gold Coast?
Our list for the Gold Coast is a selection, not every home: My Aged Care's Find a provider tool lists every government-funded home. We list 22 homes on the Gold Coast, and 13 of them have an overall government star rating in our data (as at February 2026).
Are there 5-star aged care homes on the Gold Coast?
Not in our list. The highest overall rating among the 13 rated Gold Coast homes we list is 4 stars (as at February 2026), held by 11 homes. Ratings change each quarter, so check My Aged Care for the latest.
How much does a room cost in a Gold Coast aged care home?
Among the 4 Gold Coast homes in our list with a published room price, prices run from $585,000 to $967,000, with a median of $629,000. Paid entirely as a daily payment, $629,000 works out to about $146.65 a day at the government interest rate of 8.51% (as at 1 October 2026). See aged care costs on the Gold Coast for the daily fees on top.
Are most aged care homes on the Gold Coast not-for-profit?
No: in our list, 9 of 22 (41%) are run by not-for-profit organisations and 13 by for-profit companies. 100% of the rated not-for-profit homes and 71% of the rated for-profit homes hold 4 or 5 stars. Neither type is better by definition; the home itself matters more.
Can someone help us find a room on the Gold Coast?
Yes. My Aged Care (1800 200 422) is free and lists every home. If you want someone to do the legwork, we help families on the Gold Coast by phone and video: we ring homes to confirm real vacancies, arrange video tours and explain the fees, for a fixed $1,450. The first conversation is free. Placement help on the Gold Coast.