Aged care homes in Brighton, QLD
1 aged care home in Brighton, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Brighton Health Campus (Gannet House)
Aged care homes within 20 km of Brighton
Regis Sandgate - Musgrave
Regis Sandgate - Lucinda
Regis Sandgate - Griffith
Redcliffe Aged Care Service
Bolton Clarke Inverpine
Anglicare SQ St Martin's Nursing Home
Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged
Seasons Living Mango Hill Care Suites
North Lakes Terrace Care Community
PM Aged Care
Maranatha Aged Care
Regis Lodges on George
Peninsula Aged Care Service
Carseldine Greens Care Community
What the official data says about aged care in Brighton
Brighton has 1 aged care home, holding 40 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 67, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 40 residents, so these are smaller homes, which some families find more personal.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.8 out of 5, against a Queensland average of 3.89 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Brighton itself.
The closest homes to Brighton
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Health Campus (Gannet House) | Brighton | 0 km | Not yet rated |
| Regis Sandgate - Musgrave | Sandgate | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Regis Sandgate - Lucinda | Sandgate | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Regis Sandgate - Griffith | Sandgate | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Ozcare Ozanam Villa - Clontarf | Clontarf | 5.5 km | 4 |
| Redcliffe Aged Care Service | Clontarf | 5.7 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Inverpine | Murrumba Downs | 5.9 km | 4 |
| Anglicare SQ St Martin's Nursing Home | Taigum | 6.1 km | 4 |
What residents in Brighton say
Averaged across the 1 home in Brighton whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about feels safe (67% said always) and least positive about concerns followed up (25%).
| Residents said “always” to | Brighton | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 33% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 58% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 67% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 42% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 42% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 50% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 33% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 25% | 48% |
| Has a say | 58% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 50% | 60% |
| Well run | 42% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 33% | 28% |
How within 20 km of Brighton score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes in reach, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Within 20 km | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.68 | 3.63 | how residents themselves rated life in the home, collected in face-to-face interviews. It is the closest thing to asking the people who live there. |
| Compliance | 4.7 | 4.82 | whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. |
| Staffing | 3.42 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.78 | 3.04 | clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. |
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings, May 2026 extract. How to read these ratings properly.
Who runs the homes in Brighton
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 Brighton
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Brighton 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 Brighton 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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Sandgate (3, 3 km)Taigum (3, 6 km)Clontarf (2, 6 km)Murrumba Downs (1, 6 km)Mango Hill (1, 6 km)Kippa-Ring (3, 7 km)Bald Hills (1, 7 km)North Lakes (2, 7 km)Carseldine (3, 8 km)Kallangur (2, 8 km)
Common questions about aged care in Brighton
How many aged care homes are there in Brighton?
1 aged care home is based in Brighton on the current national service list, with 40 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 67 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Brighton?
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.