Aged care homes in Atherton, QLD
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Atherton, part of the Far North 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.
Located in the Far North Queensland Aged Care Planning Region, Atherton provides essential residential support through its single aged care facility. The local home, Carinya Home for the Aged, holds a 4-star rating, contributing to the suburb's overall average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Families exploring long-term care options in the Tablelands area can utilise these government-monitored performance metrics to evaluate the quality of service provided to residents.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Atherton
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Atherton
- All homes in Atherton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Atherton reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Carinya Home For The Aged at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Atherton
| Carinya Home For The Aged Carinya Home for the Aged · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.