Aged care homes near Mcdowall, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Mcdowall 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 Mcdowall
TriCare Stafford Lakes Aged Care Residence
Regis Aspley
Wheller Gardens - Emmaus Village
Wheller Gardens - St Marks House
Wheller Gardens - Cooper House
Parkview
Churches of Christ Moonah Park Aged Care Service
St Vincent's Care Services Mitchelton
St Vincent Care Services Carseldine
Estia Health Albany Creek
Wheller Gardens - John Wesley Gardens
Rockpool Carseldine
Bolton Clarke Keperra Sanctuary
Carseldine Greens Care Community
Regis Lutwyche
Bellevue Care Centre
PM Aged Care
Regis Ferny Grove
What the official data says about aged care in Mcdowall
No aged care homes are based in Mcdowall itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 97 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 3.86 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 Mcdowall itself.
The closest homes to Mcdowall
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriCare Stafford Lakes Aged Care Residence | Chermside West | 2.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Regis Aspley | Aspley | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Wheller Gardens - Emmaus Village | Chermside | 3.4 km | 4 |
| Wheller Gardens - St Marks House | Chermside | 3.4 km | 4 |
| Wheller Gardens - Cooper House | Chermside | 3.4 km | 3 |
| Parkview | Chermside | 3.4 km | 4 |
| Churches of Christ Moonah Park Aged Care Service | Mitchelton | 3.5 km | 4 |
| St Vincent's Care Services Mitchelton | Mitchelton | 3.6 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Mcdowall 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 | 3.76 | 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 | 4.76 | 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 | 3.48 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.86 | 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 Mcdowall
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 (12 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (8 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (6 services nearby)Regis Aged Care (5 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)CPSM Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Queensland Rehabilitation Services Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (3 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (3 services nearby)The Baptist Union of Queensland (3 services nearby)The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane (3 services nearby)Arcare (3 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Mcdowall
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Mcdowall 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 Mcdowall 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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Mitchelton (2, 3 km)Chermside West (1, 3 km)Chermside (4, 4 km)Albany Creek (1, 4 km)Aspley (1, 4 km)Carseldine (3, 5 km)Geebung (1, 5 km)Keperra (1, 5 km)Wooloowin (1, 6 km)Bald Hills (1, 6 km)
Common questions about aged care in Mcdowall
How many aged care homes are there in Mcdowall?
None are based in Mcdowall itself, but 97 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Mcdowall 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 Mcdowall 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 Mcdowall as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Mcdowall?
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.