Aged care homes in Hope Vale, QLD
1 aged care home in Hope Vale, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Hope Vale Aged Hostel
What the official data says about aged care in Hope Vale
Hope Vale has 1 aged care home, holding 20 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 1, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 20 residents, so these are smaller homes, which some families find more personal.
What residents in Hope Vale say
Averaged across the 1 home in Hope Vale whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about treated with respect (100% said always) and least positive about likes the food (25%).
| Residents said “always” to | Hope Vale | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 100% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 75% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 75% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 75% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 75% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 100% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 100% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 25% | 48% |
| Has a say | 100% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 75% | 60% |
| Well run | 100% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 25% | 28% |
Who runs the homes in Hope Vale
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Hope Vale
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Hope Vale 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 Hope Vale 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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Common questions about aged care in Hope Vale
How many aged care homes are there in Hope Vale?
1 aged care home is based in Hope Vale on the current national service list, with 20 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 1 options in total.
How much does an aged care home in Hope Vale 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 Hope Vale 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 Hope Vale as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Hope Vale?
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.