Aged care homes in Oakey, QLD
Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Oakey, part of the Darling Downs planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 1.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.
Oakey, located within the Darling Downs ACPR, currently provides residential support through two local aged care homes. Across these facilities, the average Star Rating sits at 1.5 out of 5 stars, with no homes currently achieving a 5-star rating. McLean Care CWA House, operated by McLean Care Ltd, stands as the highest-rated option in the suburb, holding a 3-star rating based on the latest government assessments.
Rating distribution
avg 1.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Oakey
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Oakey
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Oakey reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is McLean Care CWA House at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Oakey
| McLean Care CWA House McLean Care Ltd · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service · Small · Government | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.