Aged care homes near Chuwar, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Chuwar 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 Chuwar
Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home
Blue Care Brassall Aged Care Facility
Carinity Colthup Manor
Infinite Care Ipswich
Bolton Clarke Milford Grange
Villa Maria Eastern Heights
Riverview Gardens Aged Care Plus Centre
Southern Cross Care Raceview - St Mary's
Blue Care Flinders View Nowlanvil Aged Care Facility
Bolton Clarke Fairview
Brookfield Green
TriCare Jindalee Aged Care Residence
Blue Care Kenmore Aged Care Facility
Sinnamon Village - Nash Court
Sinnamon Village - Kentish Court
Sinnamon Village - Jacobs Court
Sinnamon Village - Knowles Court
Sinnamon Village - Reid Court
What the official data says about aged care in Chuwar
No aged care homes are based in Chuwar itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 25 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 3.94 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 Chuwar itself.
The closest homes to Chuwar
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home | North Ipswich | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Blue Care Brassall Aged Care Facility | Brassall | 5.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Carinity Colthup Manor | Ipswich | 5.9 km | 5 |
| Infinite Care Ipswich | Ipswich | 5.9 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Milford Grange | Eastern Heights | 6.5 km | 4 |
| Villa Maria Eastern Heights | Eastern Heights | 6.9 km | 4 |
| Riverview Gardens Aged Care Plus Centre | Riverview | 7.6 km | Not yet rated |
| Southern Cross Care Raceview - St Mary's | Raceview | 8.4 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Chuwar 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 | 3.75 | 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 | 4.63 | 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 | 3.81 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3 | 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 Chuwar
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Wesley Mission Queensland Limited (6 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (3 services nearby)The Baptist Union of Queensland (2 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (2 services nearby)The Salvation Army (Queensland) Property Trust (2 services nearby)Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)IC (SEQ) Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd (1 service nearby)TriCare Jindalee Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Lollies Management Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Ozcare (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Chuwar
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Chuwar 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 Chuwar 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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North Ipswich (1, 2 km)Brassall (1, 5 km)Ipswich (2, 6 km)Eastern Heights (2, 7 km)Riverview (1, 8 km)Raceview (1, 9 km)Flinders View (1, 9 km)Pinjarra Hills (1, 14 km)Brookfield (1, 16 km)Mt Ommaney (1, 16 km)
Common questions about aged care in Chuwar
How many aged care homes are there in Chuwar?
None are based in Chuwar itself, but 25 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Chuwar 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 Chuwar 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 Chuwar as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Chuwar?
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.