Derwent Views
7 Ballawinnie Road, Lindisfarne TAS 7015
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 Derwent Views
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Derwent Views 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
- Encouraged to be independent: 81% said always, against a national average of 60%.
- Likes the food: 41% said always, against a national average of 28%.
Where residents rate it lower
- Well run: 26% 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? | 56% | 97% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 78% | 97% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 81% | 96% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 59% | 81% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 37% | 85% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 67% | 86% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 44% | 81% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 41% | 82% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 70% | 85% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 81% | 88% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 26% | 74% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 41% | 67% 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 Derwent Views compares
Derwent Views holds an overall Star Rating of 3 out of 5. That is below the TAS average of 3.97, and below the national average of 3.83. Nationally, 0% of rated homes score lower and 78% 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 145 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 staffing at 2, which covers how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | Derwent Views | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 4 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 2 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Derwent Views
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Derwent Views, with their official ratings beside them. 4 of them currently rate higher.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Victoria Home | Lindisfarne | 0.5 km | 4 | 137 |
| Fairway Rise | Lindisfarne | 1.3 km | 3 | 92 |
| Regis Tasmania - Eastern Shore | Warrane | 1.8 km | 4 | 86 |
| Uniting AgeWell Lillian Martin | Warrane | 2.6 km | 4 | 111 |
| Wintringham Hobart | Bellerive | 3.8 km | 3 | 40 |
| Mary Ogilvy Home | New Town | 4.4 km | 4 | 80 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Derwent Views
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- How many registered nurse hours does each resident receive per day, and how does that compare with the government target? Ask to see the current roster.
- How often do you use agency staff rather than your own, and what is your staff turnover in the last year?
- 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 Derwent Views
What is the Star Rating of Derwent Views?
Derwent Views has an overall Star Rating of 3 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 Derwent Views located?
Derwent Views is at 7 Ballawinnie Road, Lindisfarne, TAS 7015. You can see every other home nearby on our Lindisfarne page.
How many residents does Derwent Views have?
Derwent Views has 145 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 Derwent Views?
Derwent Views is operated by Respect Group 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 Derwent Views?
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 Derwent Views side by side with other options near Lindisfarne, free.