How many aged care homes are in Little Mountain?

There are 4 residential aged care homes in Little Mountain, Queensland listed in the Department of Health Star Ratings (February 2026 release).

What is the highest rated aged care home in Little Mountain?

Palm Lake Care Caloundra (operated by Palm Lake Care Operations Pty Ltd) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 5, residents' experience 4, staffing 4, quality measures 2.

What is the average Star Rating in Little Mountain?

The average overall Star Rating across Little Mountain is 4★ (+0.9 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Little Mountain?

Costs are set by the Department of Health and Disability and depend on your income, assets, and the room you choose. Most fees are capped nationally. Use the My Aged Care fee estimator at myagedcare.gov.au for an individual estimate.

How do I apply for an aged care home in Little Mountain?

You need an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment to be eligible for permanent residential care. Apply through My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or myagedcare.gov.au, then contact the home directly to discuss availability.

Aged care homes in Little Mountain, QLD

Compare 4 residential aged care homes in Little Mountain, part of the Sunshine Coast 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.

Little Mountain offers residents access to 4 aged care homes located within the Sunshine Coast Aged Care Planning Region. These facilities hold a collective average Star Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of local residential care. Palm Lake Care Caloundra stands out as the highest-rated facility in the suburb, currently maintaining a 4-star rating under the federal government’s rigorous Star Ratings system for aged care.

Compare top 3 in Little Mountain Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

4★

+0.9 vs national

Avg staffing

3.5★

Avg experience

3.8★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 4 homes

5★

0 (0%)

4★

4 (100%)

3★

0 (0%)

2★

0 (0%)

1★

0 (0%)

Provider mix in Little Mountain

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

Palm Lake Care Operations Pty Ltd1 home
Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (South Queensland) Ltd1 home
Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd1 home
Churches of Christ in Queensland1 home

What to look for in Little Mountain

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

Top 4 highest rated aged care homes in Little Mountain

1
Palm Lake Care Caloundra
Palm Lake Care Operations Pty Ltd · Large
4.0
2
Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village
Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (South Queensland) Ltd · Small
4.0
3
Southern Cross Care Facility Caloundra
Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd · Large
4.0
4
Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care Service
Churches of Christ in Queensland · Medium
4.0

All homes in Little Mountain


Palm Lake Care Caloundra Palm Lake Care Operations Pty Ltd · Large · For profit	4.0	5	4	4	2
Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (South Queensland) Ltd · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	4	3
Southern Cross Care Facility Caloundra Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	3	3
Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care Service Churches of Christ in Queensland · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	5	3	3	3