Aged care homes near Meridian Plains, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Meridian Plains 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 Meridian Plains
IRT Woodlands
Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care Service
Southern Cross Care Facility Caloundra
Kawana Waters Care Community
Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village
Palm Lake Care Caloundra
Arcare Birtinya
Caloundra Place Care Community
Blue Care Dicky Beach Aged Care Facility
Blue Care Caloundra Aged Care Facility
Bolton Clarke Centaur
Blue Care Warana Beachwood Aged Care Facility
Regis Sippy Downs
TriCare Kawana Waters Aged Care Residence
St Mary's Aged Care
Rockpool Pelican Waters
Bolton Clarke Buderim Views
What the official data says about aged care in Meridian Plains
No aged care homes are based in Meridian Plains 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 3.92 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 Meridian Plains itself.
The closest homes to Meridian Plains
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRT Woodlands | Meridan Plains | 1.2 km | 4 |
| Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care Service | Little Mountain | 1.5 km | 4 |
| Ozcare Caroline Chisholm | Currimundi | 1.8 km | 4 |
| Southern Cross Care Facility Caloundra | Little Mountain | 2 km | 4 |
| Kawana Waters Care Community | Birtinya | 2 km | Not yet rated |
| Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village | Little Mountain | 2.1 km | 4 |
| Palm Lake Care Caloundra | Little Mountain | 2.1 km | 4 |
| Arcare Birtinya | Birtinya | 2.8 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Meridian Plains 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 | 3.92 | 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 | 4.8 | 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 | 3.52 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.84 | 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 Meridian Plains
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Bolton Clarke (5 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (4 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (3 services nearby)Estia Health (3 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)Arcare (2 services nearby)Illawarra Retirement Trust (1 service nearby)Churches of Christ in Queensland (1 service nearby)Ozcare (1 service nearby)Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd (1 service nearby)Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (South Queensland) Ltd (1 service nearby)Palm Lake Care Operations Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Meridian Plains
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Meridian Plains 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 Meridian Plains 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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Meridan Plains (1, 1 km)Currimundi (1, 2 km)Little Mountain (4, 2 km)Dicky Beach (2, 4 km)Birtinya (2, 4 km)Caloundra (2, 5 km)Warana (2, 6 km)Sippy Downs (1, 6 km)Pelican Waters (2, 8 km)Buderim (3, 10 km)
Common questions about aged care in Meridian Plains
How many aged care homes are there in Meridian Plains?
None are based in Meridian Plains itself, but 32 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Meridian Plains 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 Meridian Plains 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 Meridian Plains as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Meridian Plains?
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.