Yaraandoo Hostel
1A Cardigan Street, Somerset TAS 7322
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 Yaraandoo Hostel
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Yaraandoo Hostel 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: 79% said always, against a national average of 64%.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 71% | 92% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 71% | 92% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 86% | 100% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 64% | 100% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 50% | 93% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 79% | 93% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 50% | 93% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 57% | 93% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 64% | 93% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 64% | 85% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 57% | 93% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 36% | 93% 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 Yaraandoo Hostel compares
Yaraandoo Hostel holds an overall Star Rating of 4 out of 5. That is about the same as the TAS average of 3.97, 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 82 funded places it is about average in size (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is staffing at 5 out of 5. Its weakest is compliance at 4, 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 | Yaraandoo Hostel | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 4 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Yaraandoo Hostel
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Yaraandoo Hostel, with their official ratings beside them. 1 of them currently rate higher.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umina Park Home For The Aged | Burnie | 4.5 km | 5 | 178 |
| Wynyard Care Centre | Wynyard | 10 km | 4 | 70 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Yaraandoo Hostel
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 Yaraandoo Hostel
What is the Star Rating of Yaraandoo Hostel?
Yaraandoo Hostel 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 Yaraandoo Hostel located?
Yaraandoo Hostel is at 1A Cardigan Street, Somerset, TAS 7322. You can see every other home nearby on our Somerset page.
How many residents does Yaraandoo Hostel have?
Yaraandoo Hostel has 82 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 Yaraandoo Hostel?
Yaraandoo Hostel is operated by Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc (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 Yaraandoo Hostel?
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 Yaraandoo Hostel side by side with other options near Somerset, free.