Aged care homes near Kulangoor, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Kulangoor 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 Kulangoor
Glenbrook
Nambour Gardens Care Community
Estia Health Nambour
Blue Care Bli Bli Aged Care Facility
Woombye Care
Estia Health Pacific Paradise
Regis Kuluin
St Mary's Coolum Beach
Estia Health Mount Coolum
Estia Health Twin Waters
Regis Maroochydore
Coolum Beach Care Centre
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby
Estia Health Maroochydore
What the official data says about aged care in Kulangoor
No aged care homes are based in Kulangoor itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 26 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 3.96 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 Kulangoor itself.
The closest homes to Kulangoor
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook | Nambour | 4.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Nambour Gardens Care Community | Nambour | 4.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Estia Health Nambour | Nambour | 4.3 km | 4 |
| Bowder Care Centre | Nambour | 5.2 km | 4 |
| James Grimes Care Centre | Nambour | 5.2 km | 4 |
| Voller Care Centre | Burnside | 6.1 km | 4 |
| Blue Care Bli Bli Aged Care Facility | Bli Bli | 8 km | Not yet rated |
| Woombye Care | Woombye | 8.3 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Kulangoor 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 | 3.96 | 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 | 4.87 | 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 | 3.65 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.78 | 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 Kulangoor
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Estia Health (5 services nearby)Sundale Ltd (5 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (3 services nearby)Arcare (2 services nearby)Queensland Health (1 service nearby)Opal HealthCare (1 service nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (1 service nearby)Woombye Care Incorporated (1 service nearby)Tilburg Proprietary Limited (1 service nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (1 service nearby)Lutheran Church of Australia - Queensland District (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Kulangoor
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Kulangoor 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 Kulangoor 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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Nambour (5, 5 km)Burnside (1, 6 km)Bli Bli (1, 8 km)Woombye (1, 8 km)Palmwoods (1, 11 km)Mount Coolum (1, 12 km)Kuluin (1, 12 km)Pacific Paradise (1, 12 km)Coolum Beach (2, 13 km)Twin Waters (1, 13 km)
Common questions about aged care in Kulangoor
How many aged care homes are there in Kulangoor?
None are based in Kulangoor itself, but 26 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Kulangoor 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 Kulangoor 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 Kulangoor as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Kulangoor?
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.