Aged care homes in Sandy Bay, TAS
Compare 3 residential aged care homes in Sandy Bay, part of the Southern 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.
Sandy Bay features three residential aged care homes serving the local community within the Southern Aged Care Planning Region. These facilities hold an average Star Rating of 4 out of 5, indicating a strong standard of care across the suburb. Amongst the local providers, Sandown Apartments, operated by Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc, stands out with a 4-star rating, reflecting the quality of service available to older residents in this Tasmanian coastal area.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Sandy Bay
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc2 homes
- Uniting Agewell Limited1 home
What to look for in Sandy Bay
- All homes in Sandy Bay 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 Sandown Apartments at 4★.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Sandy Bay
| Sandown Apartments Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Guilford Young Grove Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Uniting AgeWell Queenborough Rise Uniting Agewell Limited · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 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.