Aged care homes in Thornlands, QLD
3 aged care homes in Thornlands, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Finncare Aged Care
Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores
Arcare Thornlands
Aged care homes within 20 km of Thornlands
Bolton Clarke Seaton Place
Infinite Care Cleveland
Marebello
Redland Residential Care Facility
Adventist Retirement Village - Victoria Pt
Blue Care Alexandra Hills Nandeebie Aged Care Facility
Blue Care Redland Bay Yarrabee Aged Care Facility
Churches of Christ Buckingham Gardens Aged Care Service
Wellington Park Private Care
Sylvan Woods Nursing Home
Bolton Clarke Capella Bay
Regis Birkdale
MiCare Prins Willem Alexander Lodge
Blue Care Carbrook Wirunya Aged Care Facility
Infinite Care Cornubia
What the official data says about aged care in Thornlands
Thornlands has 3 aged care homes, holding 273 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 46, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 91 residents.
Across the 3 rated homes in Thornlands, the average overall Star Rating is 3.67 out of 5. That is below the state average for Queensland of 3.89 by 0.22 of a star, against a national average of 3.83.
The spread matters more than the average. The highest rated is Finncare Aged Care at 4 stars, and the lowest is Arcare Thornlands at 3. Two homes a few streets apart can be genuinely different places to live, which is exactly why a shortlist beats a postcode search.
What residents in Thornlands say
Averaged across the 3 homes in Thornlands whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about feels safe (85% said always) and least positive about likes the food (17%).
| Residents said “always” to | Thornlands | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 63% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 67% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 85% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 58% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 37% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 56% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 39% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 37% | 48% |
| Has a say | 69% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 45% | 60% |
| Well run | 36% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 17% | 28% |
How Thornlands homes score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes here, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Thornlands | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.33 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 2.67 | 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 in Thornlands
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Finncare Incorporated (1 service here)Bolton Clarke (1 service here)Arcare (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Thornlands
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Thornlands 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 Thornlands 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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Common questions about aged care in Thornlands
How many aged care homes are there in Thornlands?
3 aged care homes are based in Thornlands on the current national service list, with 273 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 46 options in total.
What is the average Star Rating of aged care homes in Thornlands?
The 3 rated homes average 3.67 out of 5, compared with 3.89 across Queensland and 3.83 nationally. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist, and the spread between individual homes matters far more than the local average.
How much does an aged care home in Thornlands 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 Thornlands 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 Thornlands as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Thornlands?
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.