Bolton Clarke The Ormsby
112 Burnett Street, Buderim QLD 4556
Official Star Rating
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings quarterly extract, May 2026. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist.
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What residents say about Bolton Clarke The Ormsby
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Bolton Clarke The Ormsby face to face and publishes what they said. Below is the share who answered “always” to each question, from the 2025 survey round. It is the closest thing to hearing from the people who actually live there.
Where residents rate it highest
- Feels like home: 77% said always, against a national average of 64%.
Where residents rate it lower
- Staff know what they are doing: 23% said always, against a national average of 44%. Worth asking about on a visit.
- Concerns followed up: 31% said always, against a national average of 48%. Worth asking about on a visit.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 58% | 96% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 65% | 100% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 77% | 100% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 62% | 97% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 23% | 81% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 77% | 100% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 42% | 84% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 31% | 85% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 81% | 100% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 69% | 96% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 35% | 85% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 31% | 73% always or mostly | 28% |
Source: Residents’ Experience survey, Australian Government Star Ratings (May 2026 extract), interviews conducted in 2025. Percentages are of residents interviewed at this home, not of all residents. CareShortlist does not edit, weight or rank these answers.
How Bolton Clarke The Ormsby compares
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby holds an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5. That is above the QLD average of 3.89, and above the national average of 3.83. Nationally, 22% of rated homes score lower and 6% score higher, with the rest level with it. Most homes cluster on the same few scores, so a single star of difference is a bigger gap than it looks. With 140 funded places it is larger than most (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is quality measures at 5 out of 5. Its weakest is compliance at 3, which covers 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. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | Bolton Clarke The Ormsby | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 3 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 4 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Bolton Clarke The Ormsby
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Bolton Clarke The Ormsby, with their official ratings beside them. None of them currently rate higher than Bolton Clarke The Ormsby.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Kuluin | Kuluin | 3.5 km | 4 | 120 |
| Regis Sippy Downs | Sippy Downs | 3.9 km | 4 | 100 |
| Lutheran Services - Immanuel Gardens | Buderim | 3.9 km | 4 | 125 |
| Regis Maroochydore | Maroochydore | 4.1 km | 4 | 68 |
| Arcare Maroochydore | Maroochydore | 4.6 km | 4 | 90 |
| Estia Health Maroochydore | Maroochydore | 4.6 km | 4 | 126 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Bolton Clarke The Ormsby
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- What compliance issues have been raised by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, and what has been done since? Ask for it in writing.
- What is the total weekly cost for someone with my family member's care needs, itemised, including extras?
- Who would be their main carer day to day, and what happens on nights and weekends?
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Common questions about Bolton Clarke The Ormsby
What is the Star Rating of Bolton Clarke The Ormsby?
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby has an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5 in the May 2026 Australian Government extract, against a national average of 3.83. The rating combines residents' experience, compliance, staffing and quality measures.
Where is Bolton Clarke The Ormsby located?
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby is at 112 Burnett Street, Buderim, QLD 4556. You can see every other home nearby on our Buderim page.
How many residents does Bolton Clarke The Ormsby have?
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby has 140 government-funded residential places, compared with a national average of about 82 per home. Size affects the feel of a home and the staffing ratios you should ask about.
Who owns Bolton Clarke The Ormsby?
Bolton Clarke The Ormsby is operated by RSL Care RDNS Limited (charitable). Standards and pricing structures often travel across a provider group, so it is worth looking at their other homes too.
How do I arrange a place at Bolton Clarke The Ormsby?
You need an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422) before a government-funded place can be offered. Once approved, contact the home directly to ask about availability and to arrange a visit. We can also introduce you and put Bolton Clarke The Ormsby side by side with other options near Buderim, free.