Aged care homes in Dicky Beach, QLD
2 aged care homes in Dicky Beach, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Blue Care Dicky Beach Aged Care Facility
Caloundra Place Care Community
Aged care homes within 20 km of Dicky Beach
Bolton Clarke Centaur
Blue Care Caloundra Aged Care Facility
Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village
Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care Service
IRT Woodlands
Kawana Waters Care Community
Southern Cross Care Facility Caloundra
Arcare Birtinya
Palm Lake Care Caloundra
St Mary's Aged Care
Rockpool Pelican Waters
Blue Care Warana Beachwood Aged Care Facility
TriCare Kawana Waters Aged Care Residence
Regis Sippy Downs
Bolton Clarke Buderim Views
What the official data says about aged care in Dicky Beach
Dicky Beach has 2 aged care homes, holding 119 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 28, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 60 residents.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.91 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 Dicky Beach itself.
The closest homes to Dicky Beach
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Care Dicky Beach Aged Care Facility | Dicky Beach | 0.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Caloundra Place Care Community | Dicky Beach | 0.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Bolton Clarke Centaur | Caloundra | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Blue Care Caloundra Aged Care Facility | Caloundra | 1.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Ozcare Caroline Chisholm | Currimundi | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village | Little Mountain | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care Service | Little Mountain | 3.2 km | 4 |
| IRT Woodlands | Meridan Plains | 4.2 km | 4 |
What residents in Dicky Beach say
Averaged across the 1 home in Dicky Beach whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about gets the care needed (77% said always) and least positive about likes the food (46%).
| Residents said “always” to | Dicky Beach | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 62% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 69% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 46% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 77% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 54% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 62% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 54% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 54% | 48% |
| Has a say | 77% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 69% | 60% |
| Well run | 46% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 46% | 28% |
How within 20 km of Dicky Beach 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 | 3.91 | 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 | 4.77 | 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 | 3.5 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.77 | 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 Dicky Beach
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (1 service here)Opal HealthCare (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Dicky Beach
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Dicky Beach 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 Dicky Beach 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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Get care options for Dicky BeachNearby areas
Currimundi (1, 2 km)Caloundra (2, 2 km)Little Mountain (4, 4 km)Meridan Plains (1, 4 km)Pelican Waters (2, 6 km)Birtinya (2, 6 km)Warana (2, 7 km)Sippy Downs (1, 10 km)Buderim (3, 13 km)Alexandra Headland (1, 13 km)
Common questions about aged care in Dicky Beach
How many aged care homes are there in Dicky Beach?
2 aged care homes are based in Dicky Beach on the current national service list, with 119 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 28 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Dicky Beach 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 Dicky Beach 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 Dicky Beach as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Dicky Beach?
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.