Aged care homes in Dalby, QLD

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Dalby, part of the Darling Downs planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Dalby, located within the Darling Downs ACPR, currently provides residential support through two aged care homes. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 2.5 out of 5, reflecting a range of care standards across the local sector. Residents and families seeking high-quality accommodation may consider Ningana, which stands out as the region's top-performing facility with a 5-star rating, operated by The Dalby and District Aged Persons' Homes Association.

Homes
2
Avg overall
2.5★
-0.6 vs national
Avg staffing
2★
Avg experience
2.5★

Rating distribution

avg 2.5★ · 2 homes
5
1 (50%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
1 (50%)

Provider mix in Dalby

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Dalby

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Dalby

Ningana
The Dalby and District Aged Persons' Homes Association · Small · Not for Profit
5.05545
Karingal Nursing Home
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service · Medium · Government
0.00000

Best by sub-rating in Dalby

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Ningana4
  2. 2.Karingal Nursing Home0

Best for experience

  1. 1.Ningana5
  2. 2.Karingal Nursing Home0

Best for compliance

  1. 1.Ningana5
  2. 2.Karingal Nursing Home0

New to Star Ratings?

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

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