Aged care homes near Santa Barbara, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara
Arcare Sanctuary Manors
Lions Haven For The Aged
Arcare Hope Island
Regis Magnolia
Arcare Helensvale St James
Arcare Pimpama
Paradise Lakes Care Centre
Bupa Runaway Bay
Arcare Helensvale
501 Respite & Care Services
Harbour Quays Residential Aged Care
TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
St Vincent's Care Services Arundel
TriCare Labrador Aged Care Residence
Blue Care Arundel Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Facility
Arcare Parkwood
TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence
What the official data says about aged care in Santa Barbara
No aged care homes are based in Santa Barbara itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 36 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 Santa Barbara itself.
The closest homes to Santa Barbara
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcare Sanctuary Manors | Hope Island | 0.5 km | 4 |
| Lions Haven For The Aged | Hope Island | 1.9 km | 4 |
| Arcare Hope Island | Hope Island | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Regis Magnolia | Upper Coomera | 5.6 km | 4 |
| Arcare Helensvale St James | Helensvale | 5.9 km | 3 |
| Arcare Pimpama | Pimpama | 5.9 km | 4 |
| Paradise Lakes Care Centre | Runaway Bay | 6.7 km | 4 |
| Bupa Runaway Bay | Coombabah | 7.2 km | 3 |
How within 20 km of Santa Barbara 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 | 4 | 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 | 4.93 | 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 | 3.29 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.07 | 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 Santa Barbara
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Arcare (5 services nearby)Ozcare (3 services nearby)Churches of Christ in Queensland (3 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (2 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (2 services nearby)Estia Health (2 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)Lions Haven for the Aged Limited (1 service nearby)Hope Island Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)CPSM Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Vanguard Care Communities Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Bupa Aged Care (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Santa Barbara
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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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Hope Island (3, 1 km)Upper Coomera (1, 6 km)Runaway Bay (2, 7 km)Helensvale (2, 7 km)Pimpama (2, 7 km)Coombabah (1, 7 km)Biggera Waters (3, 8 km)Arundel (2, 10 km)Parkwood (1, 10 km)Labrador (3, 11 km)
Common questions about aged care in Santa Barbara
How many aged care homes are there in Santa Barbara?
None are based in Santa Barbara itself, but 36 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Santa Barbara?
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.