Pearl Supported Care
Residential aged care home in Fannie Bay, Northern Territory
Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated
Fannie Bay, Northern Territory · Darwin
Medium · Not for Profit · Regional centres
About Pearl Supported Care
Pearl Supported Care is a medium residential aged care home in Fannie Bay, Northern Territory, operated by Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated. Its Department of Health overall Star Rating is 4 out of 5 — above average for Northern Territory. Compliance rates 5/5, resident experience 3/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 4/5.
Pearl Supported Care is one of 1 aged care homes in Fannie Bay, Northern Territory. The suburb average is 4★, and Pearl Supported Care rates 4★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Fannie Bay on overall rating.
Rating breakdown
Care minutes at Pearl Supported Care
Every residential aged care home has a mandated daily care minutes target set by the Department of Health. These figures show the target for Pearl Supported Care and the minutes it actually delivered in the reporting quarter.
| Measure | Target | Delivered | Met target | Northern Territory average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse minutes per resident per day | 45 min | 60 min | Yes | 60.7 min |
| Total care minutes per resident per day | 223 min | 221 min | Short by 2 min | 265.8 min |
Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Star Ratings extract. Averages are calculated from homes in Northern Territory that reported this measure.
Clinical quality measures
Each figure is the percentage of residents at Pearl Supported Care affected in the reporting quarter. Lower is better for every measure below.
| Measure | Pearl Supported Care | State average | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
Pressure injuries Residents with a pressure injury (bed sore) during the quarter. | 0% 0.4 points below the state average (better) | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Restrictive practices Residents subject to physical or chemical restraint. | 21% 23.4 points below the state average (better) | 44.4% | 20.8% |
Unplanned weight loss Residents with significant unplanned weight loss. | 5% 4.4 points below the state average (better) | 9.4% | 6.9% |
Falls Residents who experienced one or more falls. | 28% 3.1 points above the state average (worse) | 24.9% | 31.2% |
Major injury from a fall Residents who had a fall resulting in major injury. | 1% 0.8 points below the state average (better) | 1.8% | 1.5% |
Polypharmacy Residents taking nine or more medicines. | 32% 10.8 points above the state average (worse) | 21.2% | 35.6% |
Antipsychotic medication Residents prescribed antipsychotic medication. | 18% 7.1 points above the state average (worse) | 10.9% | 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 Pearl Supported Care
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.
Compare Pearl Supported Care vs other Fannie Bay homes
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Cost & funding guide for Fannie Bay
Aged care fees in Northern Territory 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 Pearl Supported Care
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.