Aged care homes near Sunshine Beach, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Sunshine Beach 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 Sunshine Beach
Sunrise Beach Aged Care
Arcare Noosa
Estia Health Noosa
Carramar Aged Care
Arcare Peregian Springs
Coolum Beach Care Centre
St Mary's Coolum Beach
Estia Health Mount Coolum
What the official data says about aged care in Sunshine Beach
No aged care homes are based in Sunshine Beach itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 10 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 4 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 Sunshine Beach itself.
The closest homes to Sunshine Beach
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Beach Aged Care | Sunrise Beach | 1.1 km | Not yet rated |
| Ozcare Noosa Heads | Noosa Heads | 1.7 km | 4 |
| Arcare Noosa | Noosaville | 6.3 km | 4 |
| Estia Health Noosa | Tewantin | 7.5 km | 4 |
| Carramar Aged Care | Tewantin | 9.7 km | 4 |
| Arcare Peregian Springs | Peregian Springs | 10.8 km | 4 |
| Coolum Beach Care Centre | Coolum Beach | 12.8 km | 4 |
| St Mary's Coolum Beach | Coolum Beach | 15.1 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Sunshine Beach 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 | 4.89 | 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 | 3.67 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2 | 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 Sunshine Beach
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Arcare (2 services nearby)Estia Health (2 services nearby)NoosaCare Inc (2 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (1 service nearby)Ozcare (1 service nearby)Sundale Ltd (1 service nearby)Tilburg Proprietary Limited (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Sunshine Beach
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Sunshine Beach 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 Sunshine Beach 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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Sunrise Beach (1, 1 km)Noosa Heads (1, 2 km)Noosaville (1, 4 km)Tewantin (2, 8 km)Peregian Springs (1, 11 km)Coolum Beach (2, 14 km)Mount Coolum (1, 18 km)Cooroy (1, 19 km)Pacific Paradise (1, 23 km)Bli Bli (1, 24 km)
Common questions about aged care in Sunshine Beach
How many aged care homes are there in Sunshine Beach?
None are based in Sunshine Beach itself, but 10 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Sunshine Beach 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 Sunshine Beach 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 Sunshine Beach as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Sunshine Beach?
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.