Aged care homes in Barcaldine, QLD
1 aged care home in Barcaldine, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Barcaldine Multi-Purpose Service
What the official data says about aged care in Barcaldine
Barcaldine has 1 aged care home, holding 14 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 1, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 14 residents, so these are smaller homes, which some families find more personal.
Who runs the homes in Barcaldine
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Queensland Health (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Barcaldine
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Barcaldine as anywhere in Australia: a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026) that everyone pays, a means-tested care fee based on your income and assets, and an accommodation payment set by each individual home. That last one is where Barcaldine homes will differ from each other, and it is the number to ask for in writing. Non-clinical contributions are capped over a lifetime at $137,917.01.
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Common questions about aged care in Barcaldine
How many aged care homes are there in Barcaldine?
1 aged care home is based in Barcaldine on the current national service list, with 14 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 1 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Barcaldine cost?
There is no single figure. Everyone pays a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026). On top of that sits a means-tested care fee set by your income and assets, and an accommodation payment that each home sets individually, paid as a refundable lump sum, a daily payment, or a mix. Lifetime contributions are capped at $137,917.01.
Do I have to choose a home in Barcaldine itself?
No. You can enter any home in Australia that has a place available and accepts your assessment. Families often look a few suburbs wider to find the right fit, which is why we show everything within 20 km of Barcaldine as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Barcaldine?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist homes while you wait.