Aged care homes in Pelican Waters, QLD

Compare 2 residential aged care homes in Pelican Waters, 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.

Pelican Waters offers coastal living within the Sunshine Coast ACPR, providing residents with access to two dedicated aged care facilities. Collectively, these homes maintain an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, reflecting a commitment to quality standards across the local network. Among these, Regis Pelican Waters currently stands as the highest-rated option in the suburb, holding a 4-star rating under the federal government’s rigorous assessment system.

Homes
2
Avg overall
4★
+0.9 vs national
Avg staffing
3.5★
Avg experience
3.5★

Rating distribution

avg 4★ · 2 homes
5
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4
2 (100%)
3
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2
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1
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Provider mix in Pelican Waters

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Pelican Waters

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

All homes in Pelican Waters

Regis Pelican Waters
Rockpool RAC Pty Ltd · Large · For profit
4.04344
St Mary's Aged Care
Tilburg Proprietary Limited · Medium · For profit
4.05432

Best by sub-rating in Pelican Waters

Best for staffing

  1. 1.Regis Pelican Waters4
  2. 2.St Mary's Aged Care3

Best for experience

  1. 1.St Mary's Aged Care4
  2. 2.Regis Pelican Waters3

Best for compliance

  1. 1.St Mary's Aged Care5
  2. 2.Regis Pelican Waters4

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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