Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged
Residential aged care home in Taigum, Queensland
The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane
Taigum, Queensland · Brisbane North
Large · Not for Profit · Metropolitan
About Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged
Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged is a large residential aged care home in Taigum, Queensland, operated by The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane. Its Department of Health overall Star Rating is 4 out of 5 — above average for Queensland. Compliance rates 4/5, resident experience 4/5, staffing 3/5, and quality measures 3/5.
Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged is one of 3 aged care homes in Taigum, Queensland. The suburb average is 4.3★, and Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged rates 4★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include Anglicare SQ St Martin's Nursing Home (5★).
Rating breakdown
Care minutes at Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged
Every residential aged care home has a mandated daily care minutes target set by the Department of Health. These figures show the target for Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged and the minutes it actually delivered in the reporting quarter.
| Measure | Target | Delivered | Met target | Queensland average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse minutes per resident per day | 42 min | 46 min | Yes | 49.3 min |
| Total care minutes per resident per day | 208 min | 211 min | Yes | 219.3 min |
Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Star Ratings extract. Averages are calculated from homes in Queensland that reported this measure.
Clinical quality measures
Each figure is the percentage of residents at Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged affected in the reporting quarter. Lower is better for every measure below.
| Measure | Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged | State average | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
Pressure injuries Residents with a pressure injury (bed sore) during the quarter. | 0% 0.5 points below the state average (better) | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Restrictive practices Residents subject to physical or chemical restraint. | 23% 2.8 points above the state average (worse) | 20.2% | 20.8% |
Unplanned weight loss Residents with significant unplanned weight loss. | 8% 0.4 points above the state average (worse) | 7.6% | 6.9% |
Falls Residents who experienced one or more falls. | 29% 2.7 points below the state average (better) | 31.7% | 31.2% |
Major injury from a fall Residents who had a fall resulting in major injury. | 2% 0.3 points above the state average (worse) | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Polypharmacy Residents taking nine or more medicines. | 33% 2.4 points below the state average (better) | 35.4% | 35.6% |
Antipsychotic medication Residents prescribed antipsychotic medication. | 3% 6.6 points below the state average (better) | 9.6% | 10% |
Source: National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program, published in the Department of Health Star Ratings extract. Measures marked by the department as risk adjusted are reported as published.
What residents said about Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged
Residents were interviewed face to face in 2025 as part of the national Residents' Experience Survey. Each bar shows how they answered.
Source: Residents' Experience Survey 2025, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Percentages are as published and may not total 100 because of rounding.
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Cost & funding guide for Taigum
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Frequently asked questions about Anglicare SQ Symes Grove Home for the Aged
Star Ratings are published by the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing using data from quality indicators, accreditation, staffing reports, and resident experience surveys. Always confirm current ratings on My Aged Care.
Last updated: September 3, 2026 · Data refreshed from My Aged Care Star Ratings.