Aged care homes in Annandale, QLD

Compare 1 residential aged care home in Annandale, part of the Northern planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Annandale, a residential suburb in Townsville, falls within the Northern Aged Care Planning Region and currently hosts one residential aged care facility. This home maintains an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, indicating a good level of care quality based on federal assessments. The Good Shepherd Nursing Home, operated by The Good Shepherd Limited, serves as the local provider and currently holds a 4-star rating under the national quality system.

Homes
1
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 1 homes
5
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4
1 (100%)
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Provider mix in Annandale

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Annandale

  • All homes in Annandale score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is The Good Shepherd Nursing Home at 4★.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Annandale

The Good Shepherd Nursing Home
The Good Shepherd Limited · Large · Not for Profit
4.05443

Best by sub-rating in Annandale

Best for staffing

  1. 1.The Good Shepherd Nursing Home4

Best for experience

  1. 1.The Good Shepherd Nursing Home4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.The Good Shepherd Nursing Home5

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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