Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service
60 Ridgeway Avenue, Southport QLD 4215
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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service 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: 100% said always, against a national average of 64%.
- Concerns followed up: 69% said always, against a national average of 48%.
- Things are explained: 62% said always, against a national average of 46%.
Where residents rate it lower
- Well run: 31% said always, against a national average of 46%. Worth asking about on a visit.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 81% | 93% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 69% | 100% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 88% | 100% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 69% | 100% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 50% | 94% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 100% | 100% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 62% | 93% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 69% | 75% 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% | 94% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 31% | 100% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 31% | 69% 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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service compares
Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service 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 92 funded places it is about average in size (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is compliance at 5 out of 5. Its weakest is quality measures at 3, which covers clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 5 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 3 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 3 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service, with their official ratings beside them. 1 of them currently rate higher.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Care Services Southport | Southport | 1.1 km | 4 | 94 |
| Anglicare SQ Abri Home for the Aged | Southport | 1.2 km | 5 | 59 |
| Ashmore Gardens Care Community | Ashmore | 1.3 km | Not yet rated | 128 |
| Estia Health Gold Coast | Southport | 1.6 km | 4 | 87 |
| Hill View House - Ashmore | Ashmore | 1.9 km | 4 | 40 |
| Broadwater Grove Care Community | Southport | 2.5 km | Not yet rated | 94 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- What are your current rates for falls, pressure injuries and unplanned weight loss, and what are you doing to improve them?
- 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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service
What is the Star Rating of Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service?
Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service 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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service located?
Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service is at 60 Ridgeway Avenue, Southport, QLD 4215. You can see every other home nearby on our Southport page.
How many residents does Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service have?
Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service has 92 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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service?
Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service is operated by Churches of Christ in Queensland (religious). 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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service?
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 Churches of Christ Golden Age Aged Care Service side by side with other options near Southport, free.