Head-to-head · 2026
Bupa Mount Sheridan vs Regis Redlynch
Side-by-side comparison: ACQSC rating, beds, ownership, RAD prices, services and special-needs care. Both in Cairns. Sourced from the AIHW Aged Care Service List and provider websites. Verified 11 June 2026.
At a glance
The headline differences
- Both homes are in Cairns.
- Both are for-profit-private providers.
- Size difference: Bupa Mount Sheridan has 125 beds; Regis Redlynch has 194. Bupa Mount Sheridan is the smaller, often more intimate home.
- Dementia care: Bupa Mount Sheridan runs dementia-specific care; the other does not list it.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Bupa Mount Sheridan | Regis Redlynch |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | White Rock | Redlynch |
| Provider entity | Bupa Mount Sheridan | Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd |
| Ownership | for-profit-private | for-profit-private |
| ACQSC star rating | – | – |
| Beds | 125 | 194 |
| Max RAD | not published | not published |
| Basic daily fee | – | $66.8/day |
| Services | Residential aged care, Respite, Palliative, Dementia-specific | Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite |
| Special needs | Dementia | – |
| Founded | – | – |
Provider details sourced from AIHW Aged Care Service List 30 June 2025. ACQSC star ratings + published RAD prices vary; cross-check at myagedcare.gov.au on the day you tour. Basic daily fee is federally regulated at $66.80/day (March 2026).
Bupa Mount Sheridan
Standout strengths
- ›Private residential aged-care home in White Rock, Cairns. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Bupa Mount Sheridan is a private aged-care home in White Rock, Cairns. Services include residential aged care, respite, palliative, dementia-specific.
See full profile →Regis Redlynch
Standout strengths
- ›194-bed privately operated residential aged-care home in Cairns, operated by Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd.
Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd is a privately operated aged-care provider operating Regis Redlynch (Redlynch), Cairns. Services include residential aged care, dementia-specific, respite.
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which home rates higher, Bupa Mount Sheridan or Regis Redlynch?
Verified ACQSC star rating is not available for at least one of these homes in our data. The authoritative live rating is at myagedcare.gov.au, updated quarterly by the ACQSC. We always recommend cross-checking on the day you tour.
What is the ownership difference between Bupa Mount Sheridan and Regis Redlynch?
Bupa Mount Sheridan is operated by a for-profit-private entity (Bupa Mount Sheridan). Regis Redlynch is operated by a for-profit-private entity (Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd). Not-for-profit faith-based and community providers reinvest all surplus into care; private-for-profit operators distribute surplus to shareholders. ACQSC data shows no consistent quality gap between ownership types – performance varies more within ownership categories than between them.
How do the room costs compare?
Maximum published RAD: Bupa Mount Sheridan not published; Regis Redlynch not published. Both homes also charge the federally regulated basic daily fee of $66.80/day (March 2026) plus a means-tested care fee based on income and assets. The RAD can be paid as a lump sum, an equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) at the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate, or a combination.
Do both offer dementia-specific or palliative care?
Bupa Mount Sheridan: Residential aged care, Respite, Palliative, Dementia-specific. Regis Redlynch: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite. Even where neither lists dementia-specific as a discrete service, most Australian residential homes provide care for residents with cognitive decline within mainstream wings. For palliative pathways, confirm 24/7 registered-nurse coverage – essential for symptom management at end of life.
How do I choose between them?
Tour both at least twice (once at meal time, once mid-afternoon). Ask about 24/7 registered-nurse coverage, care minutes per resident per day (federal target is 215, including 44 minutes RN time), the latest ACQSC accreditation report, staff retention, and current waitlist. Then talk to current residents families – they are the most honest reference. A free placement consultant can also identify which has current vacancies and negotiate RAD.
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