Aged care homes in Tara, QLD
Compare 1 residential aged care home in Tara, part of the Darling Downs 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.
Located within the Darling Downs aged care planning region, Tara offers residents access to one residential aged care facility. Southern Cross Care Tara - Tarcoola serves the local community as the primary provider, currently holding a 4-star rating under the Australian Government’s Star Ratings system. This facility contributes to an overall regional average of 4 stars, ensuring that older adults in this part of Queensland receive quality care services close to home.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Tara
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Tara
- All homes in Tara score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Southern Cross Care Tara - Tarcoola at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Tara
| Southern Cross Care Tara - Tarcoola Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.