Aged care homes in Clifton, QLD

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Clifton, part of the Darling Downs 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 Darling Downs ACPR, Clifton provides essential residential support through its two local aged care homes. These facilities maintain a collective average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a consistent standard of quality across the township. The highest-rated service in the area is Nirvana Hostel, operated by Clifton Co-Op Hospital Ltd, which currently holds a 4-star rating while serving the needs of the surrounding community.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4.5★
Avg experience
4★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (100%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Clifton

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Clifton

  • All homes in Clifton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Nirvana Hostel at 4★.
  • 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Clifton

Nirvana Hostel
Clifton Co-Op Hospital Ltd · Small · Not for Profit
4.04455
Clifton Nursing Home
Clifton Co-Op Hospital Ltd · Small · Not for Profit
4.04441

Best by sub-rating in Clifton

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Nirvana Hostel5
  2. 2.Clifton Nursing Home4

Best for experience

  1. 1.Nirvana Hostel4
  2. 2.Clifton Nursing Home4

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Nirvana Hostel4
  2. 2.Clifton Nursing Home4

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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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