Aged care homes near Jacobs Well, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Jacobs Well 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 Jacobs Well
Arcare Pimpama
TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence
Arcare Sanctuary Manors
Lions Haven For The Aged
Arcare Hope Island
Regis Magnolia
Arcare Helensvale St James
Paradise Lakes Care Centre
Bupa Runaway Bay
Jimbelunga Nursing Centre
TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
501 Respite & Care Services
Arcare Helensvale
Blue Care Carbrook Wirunya Aged Care Facility
Harbour Quays Residential Aged Care
Palm Lake Care Mt Warren Park
TriCare Labrador Aged Care Residence
St Vincent's Care Services Arundel
What the official data says about aged care in Jacobs Well
No aged care homes are based in Jacobs Well 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 3.89 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 Jacobs Well itself.
The closest homes to Jacobs Well
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcare Pimpama | Pimpama | 6.5 km | 4 |
| TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence | Pimpama | 8.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Arcare Sanctuary Manors | Hope Island | 9.1 km | 4 |
| Lions Haven For The Aged | Hope Island | 10.4 km | 4 |
| Arcare Hope Island | Hope Island | 11 km | 4 |
| Regis Magnolia | Upper Coomera | 11.6 km | 4 |
| Arcare Helensvale St James | Helensvale | 14 km | 3 |
| Paradise Lakes Care Centre | Runaway Bay | 14.7 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Jacobs Well 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 | 3.94 | 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 | 4.94 | 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 | 3.28 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.06 | 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 Jacobs Well
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Arcare (5 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (4 services nearby)Ozcare (2 services nearby)Tricare Carina Hts Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Lions Haven for the Aged Limited (1 service nearby)Hope Island Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)CPSM Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Vanguard Care Communities Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Limited (1 service nearby)TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Nightbreeze Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Jacobs Well
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Jacobs Well 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 Jacobs Well 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 my Jacobs Well shortlistNearby areas
Pimpama (2, 7 km)Hope Island (3, 10 km)Upper Coomera (1, 12 km)Runaway Bay (2, 15 km)Helensvale (2, 15 km)Coombabah (1, 15 km)Carbrook (1, 16 km)Eagleby (1, 16 km)Biggera Waters (3, 17 km)Mt Warren Park (1, 17 km)
Common questions about aged care in Jacobs Well
How many aged care homes are there in Jacobs Well?
None are based in Jacobs Well itself, but 25 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Jacobs Well 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 Jacobs Well 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 Jacobs Well as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Jacobs Well?
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.