Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
Residential aged care home in Whitemark, Tasmania
Whitemark, Tasmania · Northern
Small · Government · Very remote communities
About Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre is a small residential aged care home in Whitemark, Tasmania, operated by Tasmanian Health Service. Its Department of Health overall Star Rating is 4 out of 5 — above average for Tasmania. Compliance rates 5/5, resident experience 4/5, staffing 5/5, and quality measures 3/5.
Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre is one of 1 aged care homes in Whitemark, Tasmania. The suburb average is 4★, and Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre rates 4★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Whitemark on overall rating.
Rating breakdown
Care minutes at Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
Every residential aged care home has a mandated daily care minutes target set by the Department of Health. These figures show the target for Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre and the minutes it actually delivered in the reporting quarter.
| Measure | Target | Delivered | Met target | Tasmania average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse minutes per resident per day | 42 min | 208 min | Yes | 57.4 min |
| Total care minutes per resident per day | 200 min | 389 min | Yes | 229.1 min |
Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Star Ratings extract. Averages are calculated from homes in Tasmania that reported this measure.
Clinical quality measures
Each figure is the percentage of residents at Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre affected in the reporting quarter. Lower is better for every measure below.
| Measure | Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre | State average | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
Pressure injuries Residents with a pressure injury (bed sore) during the quarter. | 0% 0.6 points below the state average (better) | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Restrictive practices Residents subject to physical or chemical restraint. | 43% 25.6 points above the state average (worse) | 17.4% | 20.8% |
Unplanned weight loss Residents with significant unplanned weight loss. | 31% 23.2 points above the state average (worse) | 7.8% | 6.9% |
Falls Residents who experienced one or more falls. | 16% 14.3 points below the state average (better) | 30.3% | 31.2% |
Major injury from a fall Residents who had a fall resulting in major injury. | 0% 1.5 points below the state average (better) | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Polypharmacy Residents taking nine or more medicines. | 14% 17 points below the state average (better) | 31% | 35.6% |
Antipsychotic medication Residents prescribed antipsychotic medication. | 0% 7.7 points below the state average (better) | 7.7% | 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 Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
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 Whitemark
Aged care fees in Tasmania are set by the Department of Health and depend on income, assets, and room choice. Use these guides to estimate your costs and apply for funding.
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Frequently asked questions about Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
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 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from My Aged Care Star Ratings.