Aged care homes near Karawatha, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Karawatha 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 Karawatha
Lutheran Services - Trinder Park
The Plains
Arcare Slacks Creek
Sunnycare Residential
Blue Care Sunnybank Hills Carramar Aged Care Facility
Arcare Springwood
Southern Cross Care Stretton Gardens
Springwood Terrace Care Community
Berrinba Greens Care Community
Arcare Eight Mile Plains
Blue Care Springwood Yurana Aged Care Facility
Arcare Parkinson
TriCare Sunnybank Hills Aged Care Residence
Calamvale Parklands Care Community
Bolton Clarke Cazna Gardens
Algester Lodge
Garden City Retirement Home
Bolton Clarke Carrington
What the official data says about aged care in Karawatha
No aged care homes are based in Karawatha itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 96 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 3.91 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 Karawatha itself.
The closest homes to Karawatha
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Services - Trinder Park | Woodridge | 1.1 km | 4 |
| The Plains | Eight Mile Plains | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Arcare Slacks Creek | Slacks Creek | 3.8 km | 3 |
| Sunnycare Residential | Sunnybank Hills | 3.8 km | 4 |
| Blue Care Sunnybank Hills Carramar Aged Care Facility | Sunnybank Hills | 3.9 km | Not yet rated |
| Arcare Springwood | Springwood | 4.1 km | 4 |
| Southern Cross Care Stretton Gardens | Drewvale | 4.3 km | 4 |
| Springwood Terrace Care Community | Springwood | 4.4 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Karawatha 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 | 3.77 | 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 | 4.82 | 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 | 3.54 | 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 Karawatha
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.) (6 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (6 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (6 services nearby)Wesley Mission Queensland Limited (6 services nearby)Arcare (5 services nearby)Queensland Rehabilitation Services Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (5 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd (3 services nearby)Churches of Christ in Queensland (3 services nearby)Bethany Christian Care (2 services nearby)K & M Healthcare Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Karawatha
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Karawatha 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 Karawatha 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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Woodridge (1, 1 km)Slacks Creek (1, 3 km)Springwood (3, 4 km)Drewvale (1, 4 km)Sunnybank Hills (4, 5 km)Calamvale (1, 5 km)Browns Plains (1, 5 km)Eight Mile Plains (2, 6 km)Parkinson (2, 6 km)Algester (1, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Karawatha
How many aged care homes are there in Karawatha?
None are based in Karawatha itself, but 96 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Karawatha 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 Karawatha 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 Karawatha as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Karawatha?
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.