Aged care homes in Cardwell, QLD
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Cardwell, 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.
Cardwell residents have access to one residential aged care facility within the Far North Aged Care Planning Region. This local home currently holds an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of care provided in the area. Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service is the highest-rated facility in Cardwell, maintaining a solid 4-star rating under the government’s independent Star Ratings system to support informed decision-making.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Cardwell
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Cardwell
- All homes in Cardwell score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Cardwell reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cardwell
| Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service Churches of Christ in Queensland · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.