Aged care homes near Thorneside, QLD
No aged care homes are based in Thorneside 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 Thorneside
MiCare Prins Willem Alexander Lodge
Sylvan Woods Nursing Home
Anglicare SQ Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home for Aged
Regis Birkdale
Bolton Clarke Capella Bay
Wellington Park Private Care
Churches of Christ Buckingham Gardens Aged Care Service
Regis Wynnum
Blue Care Alexandra Hills Nandeebie Aged Care Facility
Blue Care Wynnum Aged Care Facility
Redland Residential Care Facility
Infinite Care Cleveland
Lorocco
Bolton Clarke Seaton Place
St Vincent's Care Carina
Blue Care Carina Aged Care Facility
What the official data says about aged care in Thorneside
No aged care homes are based in Thorneside itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 70 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 3.87 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 Thorneside itself.
The closest homes to Thorneside
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiCare Prins Willem Alexander Lodge | Birkdale | 2.2 km | 4 |
| Sylvan Woods Nursing Home | Birkdale | 2.8 km | Not yet rated |
| Anglicare SQ Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home for Aged | Manly | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Regis Birkdale | Birkdale | 2.9 km | 4 |
| Janoah Gardens | Manly West | 3.5 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Capella Bay | Capalaba | 3.5 km | 4 |
| Wellington Park Private Care | Wellington Point | 4.4 km | 3 |
| Churches of Christ Buckingham Gardens Aged Care Service | Alexandra Hills | 4.7 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Thorneside 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 | 3.74 | 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 | 3.48 | 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 Thorneside
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Queensland Rehabilitation Services Pty Ltd (6 services nearby)The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) (6 services nearby)Regis Group Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (4 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (4 services nearby)Arcare (3 services nearby)The Baptist Union of Queensland (3 services nearby)Alzheimer's Association of Queensland Inc (3 services nearby)Bethany Christian Care (2 services nearby)Churches of Christ in Queensland (2 services nearby)CPSM Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)K & M Healthcare Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Thorneside
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Thorneside 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 Thorneside 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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Birkdale (3, 2 km)Manly (1, 3 km)Wellington Point (1, 4 km)Manly West (1, 4 km)Capalaba (1, 4 km)Alexandra Hills (2, 5 km)Wynnum (1, 6 km)Wynnum West (2, 6 km)Cleveland (3, 8 km)Carindale (1, 8 km)
Common questions about aged care in Thorneside
How many aged care homes are there in Thorneside?
None are based in Thorneside itself, but 70 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Thorneside 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 Thorneside 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 Thorneside as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Thorneside?
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.