Aged care homes near Karalee, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Karalee 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 Karalee
Riverview Gardens Aged Care Plus Centre
Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home
Bolton Clarke Milford Grange
Carinity Colthup Manor
Villa Maria Eastern Heights
Infinite Care Ipswich
Blue Care Brassall Aged Care Facility
Bolton Clarke Fairview
Southern Cross Care Raceview - St Mary's
Blue Care Flinders View Nowlanvil Aged Care Facility
TriCare Jindalee Aged Care Residence
Brookfield Green
Sinnamon Village - Nash Court
Sinnamon Village - Kentish Court
Sinnamon Village - Jacobs Court
Sinnamon Village - Knowles Court
Sinnamon Village - Reid Court
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What the official data says about aged care in Karalee
No aged care homes are based in Karalee itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 32 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 4 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 Karalee itself.
The closest homes to Karalee
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Gardens Aged Care Plus Centre | Riverview | 4 km | Not yet rated |
| Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home | North Ipswich | 6.3 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Milford Grange | Eastern Heights | 8 km | 4 |
| Carinity Colthup Manor | Ipswich | 8.4 km | 5 |
| Villa Maria Eastern Heights | Eastern Heights | 8.6 km | 4 |
| Infinite Care Ipswich | Ipswich | 8.6 km | 4 |
| Blue Care Brassall Aged Care Facility | Brassall | 9.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Bolton Clarke Fairview | Pinjarra Hills | 9.5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Karalee 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 | 3.83 | 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 | 4.74 | 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 | 3.83 | 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 Karalee
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 Salvation Army (Queensland) Property Trust (2 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (2 services nearby)The Baptist Union of Queensland (2 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (2 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)IC (SEQ) Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd (1 service nearby)TriCare Jindalee Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Karalee
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Karalee 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 Karalee 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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Riverview (1, 4 km)North Ipswich (1, 6 km)Eastern Heights (2, 8 km)Ipswich (2, 9 km)Brassall (1, 9 km)Pinjarra Hills (1, 10 km)Raceview (1, 10 km)Flinders View (1, 11 km)Brookfield (1, 12 km)Mt Ommaney (1, 12 km)
Common questions about aged care in Karalee
How many aged care homes are there in Karalee?
None are based in Karalee itself, but 32 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Karalee 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 Karalee 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 Karalee as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Karalee?
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.