Aged care homes near Devils Elbow, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Devils Elbow 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 Devils Elbow
Blue Care Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility
Resthaven On Quarry
Francis Of Assisi Home
Glenella Care
Good Shepherd Lodge
Kerrisdale Gardens
What the official data says about aged care in Devils Elbow
No aged care homes are based in Devils Elbow itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 7 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 3.75 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 Devils Elbow itself.
The closest homes to Devils Elbow
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Care Mackay Homefield Aged Care Facility | Mackay | 1.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Resthaven On Quarry | North Mackay | 2.4 km | Not yet rated |
| Francis Of Assisi Home | West Mackay | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Ozcare Mackay | West Mackay | 2.7 km | 3 |
| Glenella Care | Glenella | 2.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Good Shepherd Lodge | Mackay | 3.6 km | 4 |
| Kerrisdale Gardens | Beaconsfield | 6.1 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Devils Elbow 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 | 5 | 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 | 2.5 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.25 | 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 Devils Elbow
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd (2 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (1 service nearby)Apollo Care Operations Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)The Corporation of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus (QLD) (1 service nearby)Ozcare (1 service nearby)Annimaci Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Devils Elbow
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Devils Elbow 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 Devils Elbow 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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Mackay (2, 2 km)North Mackay (1, 2 km)West Mackay (2, 2 km)Glenella (1, 3 km)Beaconsfield (1, 6 km)Mirani (1, 31 km)Sarina (1, 33 km)Proserpine (1, 102 km)Collinsville (1, 153 km)Bowen (2, 158 km)
Common questions about aged care in Devils Elbow
How many aged care homes are there in Devils Elbow?
None are based in Devils Elbow itself, but 7 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Devils Elbow 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 Devils Elbow 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 Devils Elbow as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Devils Elbow?
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.