Aged care homes in Bowen, QLD
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Bowen, 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.
Located within the Northern Aged Care Planning Region, Bowen offers two residential aged care facilities for local seniors. These homes maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting the quality of care provided across the suburb. Murroona Gardens, operated by the Bowen Old Peoples Homes Society, currently holds the highest rating in the area at 4 stars, serving as a primary provider for the coastal community.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Bowen
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Bowen
- All homes in Bowen score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Bowen reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Murroona Gardens at 4★.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Bowen
| Murroona Gardens Bowen Old Peoples Homes Society · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Bolton Clarke Cunningham Villas RSL Care RDNS Limited · Small · 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.