Aged care homes near Carrara, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Carrara itself on the current government service list, but nearby homes are listed below. Here is what is within 20 km.
Aged care homes within 20 km of Carrara
Hill View House - Merrimac
TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence
Merrimac Park Private Care
Churches of Christ Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service
Bupa Merrimac
Hill View House - Ashmore
Infinite Care Ashmore
Ashmore Gardens Care Community
Wisteria Lodge
Carinity Cedarbrook
Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service
Churches of Christ Homesteads Aged Care Service
Estia Health Mudgeeraba
Estia Health Robina
Bolton Clarke Villa Serena
St Vincent's Care Services Southport
Anglicare SQ Abri Home for the Aged
What the official data says about aged care in Carrara
No aged care homes are based in Carrara itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 50 homes within 20 km, and most families end up choosing one a short drive away.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.92 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 Carrara itself.
The closest homes to Carrara
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View House - Merrimac | Merrimac | 2.2 km | 4 |
| TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence | Clear Island Waters | 2.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Merrimac Park Private Care | Merrimac | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Churches of Christ Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service | Benowa | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Bupa Merrimac | Merrimac | 3.5 km | 3 |
| Hill View House - Ashmore | Ashmore | 4.4 km | 4 |
| Infinite Care Ashmore | Ashmore | 4.6 km | 4 |
| Ashmore Gardens Care Community | Ashmore | 4.9 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Carrara 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 | 3.92 | 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 | 4.79 | 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 | 3.21 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.1 | 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 within reach of Carrara
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Ozcare (4 services nearby)Estia Health (4 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)Arcare (4 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (4 services nearby)Churches of Christ in Queensland (3 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (3 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (3 services nearby)EAST COAST CARE NO.7 PTY LTD (2 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (2 services nearby)TRICARE DUDLEY ST AGED CARE PTY LTD (1 service nearby)Superior Care Group Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Carrara
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Carrara 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 Carrara 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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Clear Island Waters (1, 2 km)Benowa (1, 3 km)Merrimac (3, 3 km)Nerang (2, 4 km)Ashmore (4, 5 km)Robina (2, 5 km)Southport (7, 7 km)Mermaid Beach (1, 7 km)Mudgeeraba (2, 7 km)Varsity Lakes (2, 8 km)
Common questions about aged care in Carrara
How many aged care homes are there in Carrara?
None are based in Carrara itself, but 50 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Carrara 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 Carrara 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 Carrara as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Carrara?
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.