Aged care homes in Merrimac, QLD
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Merrimac, part of the South Coast planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Located within the South Coast Aged Care Planning Region, the suburb of Merrimac features three residential aged care homes providing essential support services to the local community. These facilities maintain an average Star Rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on the federal government’s quality assessment system. Hill View House - Merrimac, operated by East Coast Care No.7 Pty Ltd, currently holds the highest local performance with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Merrimac
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Merrimac
- All homes in Merrimac score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Hill View House - Merrimac at 4★.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Merrimac
| Hill View House - Merrimac EAST COAST CARE NO.7 PTY LTD · Large · For profit | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Merrimac Park Private Care Superior Care Group Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Bupa Merrimac Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 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.