Aged Care and Nursing Homes in Sunshine Coast, QLD

Why consider aged care in Sunshine Coast

Like its glitzier Gold Coast cousin, the Sunshine Coast has grown to blend into the Queensland capital. As such it can be said to extend from Brisbane’s suburbs of Caboolture and Bribie Island to as far north as Noosa. Inland towns like Cooroy, Nambour, Woombye and Kilcoy may also be considered part of the region. The subtropical climate features mild and dry winters, with summers warmer and more humid. Nursing homes and aged care facilities are well supported by both the Sunshine Coast and Metro North Health Services, with the major Sunshine Coast University Hospital located in Birtinya just south of Maroochydore.

  • Summer average temps 20°C min to 29°C max
  • Winter average temps 9°C min to 22°C max
  • Nearest large hospital – Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Birtinya): 738 beds and 24 hour emergency
  • Popular Suburbs in Sunshine Coast for Aged Care Homes

  • Warana
  • Birtinya
  • Sunrise Beach
  • Maroochydore
  • Rothwell
  • Burpengary
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St Vincent's Care Services Mitchelton

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St Vincent's Care Services Mitchelton

Mitchelton, QLD Ref:PL4553

  • Hairdresser
  • Village bus
  • Beauty Salon
  • Community centre
  • BBQ area/s
  • Library
  • Chapel

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  • Hairdresser
  • Village bus
  • Beauty Salon
  • Community centre
  • BBQ area/s
  • Library
  • Chapel
St Vincent's Care Services Maroochydore

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BlueCare Dicky Beach Aged Care Home

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL5166

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Secure Estate
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry

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  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Secure Estate
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry

114

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BlueCare Caloundra Aged Care Home

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL5109

  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry

114

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  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry

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Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Home

Lowood, QLD Ref:PL5132

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services

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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services

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BlueCare Rothwell Nazarene Aged Care Home

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL5121

  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • Physiotherapy

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  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • Physiotherapy

93

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BlueCare Lawnton Pinewoods Aged Care Home

Lawnton, QLD Ref:PL5118

  • Pay TV

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  • Pay TV

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Burpengary Gardens Care Community

Burpengary, QLD Ref:PL4060

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Secure Estate
  • Level access
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services

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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Secure Estate
  • Level access
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services

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Caloundra Place Care Community

Dicky Beach, QLD Ref:PL4061

  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Transitional Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing

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  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Transitional Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing

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Morayfield Grove Care Community

Morayfield, QLD Ref:PL4049

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Secure Estate
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Personal Care Internal

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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Secure Estate
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Personal Care Internal

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Nambour Gardens Care Community

Nambour, QLD Ref:PL4096

  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Transitional Care
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing

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  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Transitional Care
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing

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Churches of Christ Bribie Island Aged Care

Bongaree, QLD Ref:PL2985

  • Over 55s Development
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services

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119

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services

98

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Churches of Christ Moonah Park Aged Care

Mitchelton, QLD Ref:PL3006

  • Over 55s Development
  • Level access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Physiotherapy
  • Transitional Care
  • Personal Care Internal

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Level access
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Physiotherapy
  • Transitional Care
  • Personal Care Internal

96

Beds

BlueCare Redcliffe Aged Care Home

Redcliffe, QLD Ref:PL7407

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Physiotherapy

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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Physiotherapy

102

Beds

Southern Cross Care Caloundra (Little Mountain)

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL24645

  • Cafe on-site
  • Hairdresser

102

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  • Cafe on-site
  • Hairdresser

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Kawana Waters Care Community

Birtinya, QLD Ref:PL4098

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff

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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Onsite Nursing
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff

96

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Churches of Christ Little Mountain Aged Care

Little Mountain, QLD Ref:PL12867

  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Level access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Transitional Care

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North Lakes Terrace Care Community

North Lakes, QLD Ref:PL13227

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Secure Estate
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal Care Internal

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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Secure Estate
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Personal Care Internal

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Blue Care Kallangur Pilgrim Aged Care Home

Kallangur, QLD Ref:PL28252

  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services

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  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
Beaumont Care Kippa-Ring

Kippa-ring, QLD Ref:PL3742

111 George Street, Kippa-ring, 4021, QLD

1300 88 98 35

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Anam Cara

Bray Park, QLD Ref:PL5005

52 Lavarack Road, Bray Park, 4500, QLD

(07) 3881 7881

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124 Nicklin Way, Warana, 4575, QLD

(07) 5493 5233

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BlueCare Bli Bli Aged Care Facility

Bli Bli, QLD Ref:PL5107

20 Lefoes Road, Bli Bli, 4560, QLD

1800 990 446

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Bribie Island Retirement Village

Bribie Island North, QLD Ref:PL5601

Foley Street, Bribie Island North, 4507, QLD

07 3410 3708

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90 Nicklin Way, Warana, 4575, QLD

1300 874 2273

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Palm Lake Care Deception Bay

Deception Bay, QLD Ref:PL4145

42-46 Bay Avenue, Deception Bay, 4508, QLD

1800 246 677

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Centaur Aged Care

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL4333

21 West Terrace, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

(07) 5390 0000

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BallyCara Retirement Village

Scarborough, QLD Ref:PL5436

Oyster Point Esplanade, Scarborough, 4020, QLD

1300 272 222

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Glasshouse Views Aged Care

Beerwah, QLD Ref:PL5787

96 Peachester Road, Beerwah, 4519, QLD

(07) 5439 2400

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Seabrook Aged Care

Deception Bay, QLD Ref:PL3799

15-29 Bonton Avenue, Deception Bay, 4508, QLD

(07) 3817 7300

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Maranatha Retirement Village

Kallangur, QLD Ref:PL20724

1582 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur, 4503, QLD

1800 246 637

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Palmwoods Garden Village

Palmwoods, QLD Ref:PL20765

61 Jubilee Road, Palmwoods, 4555, QLD

1800 572 422

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Sunnymeade Park Care Community

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL20793

362-376 King Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

0754954233

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Buderim Views Aged Care

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL3801

383 Mooloolaba Road, Buderim, 4556, QLD

(07) 5477 9100

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Sir James Terrace Villas

Deception Bay, QLD Ref:PL12823

11 Stamp Street, Deception Bay, 4508, QLD

(07) 3204 7911

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Aloaka Care Centre Kilcoy

Kilcoy, QLD Ref:PL4576

52 Taylor Street, Kilcoy, 4515, QLD

(07) 5422 4500

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Lodges on George

Kippa-Ring, QLD Ref:PL3130

109 George Street, Kippa-Ring, 4021, QLD

(07) 3283 1114

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Caloundra Nursing Home

Caloundra, QLD Ref:PL21618

Lyon Street, Caloundra, 4551, QLD

0754915155

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1274 Landsborough-Maleny Road, Maleny, 4552, QLD

(07) 5494 3844

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Erowal Aged Care Centre

Maleny, QLD Ref:PL21672

30 Landsborough-maleny Road, Maleny, 4552, QLD

0754943844

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Girraween

Redcliffe, QLD Ref:PL21683

85 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, 4020, QLD

0732048211

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BallyCara Residential Aged Care

Scarborough, QLD Ref:PL3502

Oyster Point Esplanade, Scarborough, 4020, QLD

(07) 3880 1515

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Kabara Cooroy

Cooroy, QLD Ref:PL3958

20 Topaz Street, Cooroy, 4563, QLD

(07) 5447 7355

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Estia Health Mount Coolum

Mount Coolum, QLD Ref:PL3277

15 Suncoast Beach Drive, Mount Coolum, 4573, QLD

(07) 5446 5599

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Peninsula Aged Care Service

Kippa-ring, QLD Ref:PL21722

111 George Street, Kippa-ring, 4021, QLD

(07) 3883 2457

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Beaumont Care Clontarf

Clontarf, QLD Ref:PL3743

39 Baringa Street, Clontarf, 4019, QLD

(07) 3284 6638

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Regis Caboolture

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL4251

65 Mewett Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

(07) 5433 7900

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Regis Sippy Downs

Sippy Downs, QLD Ref:PL4254

94 University Way, Sippy Downs, 4556, QLD

(07) 5476 6255

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Rod Voller Care Centre

Burnside, QLD Ref:PL4575

98 Windsor Road, Burnside, 4560, QLD

(07) 5453 8333

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Rothwell Aged Care Service

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL21735

10 Springdale Street, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

(07) 3203 3633

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Fernhill Aged Care

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL4339

103 King Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

(07) 5490 6300

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St Mary's Aged Care

Pelican Waters, QLD Ref:PL4804

31 Verdon Street, Pelican Waters, 4551, QLD

(07) 5492 4044

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362-376 King Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

(07) 5495 4217

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Estia Health Albany Creek

Albany Creek, QLD Ref:PL3244

55 Faheys Road West, Albany Creek, 4035, QLD

(07) 3264 4850

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Ozcare Caroline Chisholm Aged Care Facility

Currimundi, QLD Ref:PL22113

28 Saffron Drive, Currimundi, 4551, QLD

1800 692 273

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Inverpine Aged Care

Murrumba Downs, QLD Ref:PL4341

54 Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs, 4503, QLD

(07) 3490 3100

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Nangarin Lodge

Woombye, QLD Ref:PL5080

26 Redmonds Road, Woombye, 4559, QLD

(07) 5442 1570

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Ozcare Ozanam Villa Clontarf

Clontarf, QLD Ref:PL4136

48 Tainton Street, Clontarf, 4019, QLD

1800 692 273

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Ozcare Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads, QLD Ref:PL4134

80 Cooyar Street, Noosa Heads, 4567, QLD

1800 692 273

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Palmwoods Care Centre

Palmwoods, QLD Ref:PL4573

61 Jubilee Drive, Palmwoods, 4555, QLD

(07) 5457 4444

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Sir James Terrace Aged Care

Deception Bay, QLD Ref:PL4437

11 Stamp Street, Deception Bay, 4508, QLD

(07) 3204 7911

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Moonah Park Retirement Village

Mitchelton, QLD Ref:PL5611

6 Blaker Road, Mitchelton, 4053, QLD

07 3513 9010

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Keperra Sanctuary Aged Care

Keperra, QLD Ref:PL2371

988 Samford Rd, Keperra, 4054, QLD

07 3355 5599

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Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village

Little Mountain, QLD Ref:PL23776

64 Sunset Drive, Little Mountain, 4551, QLD

(07) 5491 3544

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Arcare North Lakes

North Lakes, QLD Ref:PL2472

65 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes, 4509, QLD

1300 760 137

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Arcare Peregian Springs

Peregian Springs, QLD Ref:PL2481

33 Ridgeview Drive, Peregian Springs, 4573, QLD

1300 760 137

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Embracia in Woodford

Woodford, QLD Ref:PL24422

Corner Archer & Margaret Streets, Woodford, 4514, QLD

07 5420 4000

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IRT Woodlands Retirement Village

Meridan Plains, QLD Ref:PL24475

22 Lacebark Street, Meridan Plains, 4551, QLD

134 478

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Regis Maroochydore

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL4248

33 Allora Drive, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

(07) 5443 8488

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Regis Kuluin

Kuluin, QLD Ref:PL4253

354 Main Road, Kuluin, 4558, QLD

1300 998 100

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Regis Parkland Manor

Ferny Grove, QLD Ref:PL24456

92 Archdale Road, Ferny Grove, 4055, QLD

1300 998 100

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2 Charles Street, Toogoolawah, 4313, QLD

(07) 5423 1157

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Estia Health Nambour

Nambour, QLD Ref:PL3290

27 Glenbrook Drive, Nambour, 4560, QLD

(07) 5459 3600

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Estia Health Twin Waters

Twin Waters, QLD Ref:PL8648

190 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters, 4564, QLD

1300 682 833

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Seabrae Manor

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL7454

21 Buchanan Street, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

07 3053 3333

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Arcare Caboolture

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL9014

51 Manley Street, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

1300 760 137

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Arcare Maroochydore

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL9020

54 Dalton Drive, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

1300 760 137

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Arcare Noosa

Noosaville, QLD Ref:PL24769

Corner Mary & Edward Streets, Noosaville, 4566, QLD

1300 272 273

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Peninsula Palms Aged & Community Services

Rothwell, QLD Ref:PL24891

77 Morris Road, Rothwell, 4022, QLD

07 3897 2800

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Coolum Waters

Coolum Beach, QLD Ref:PL25099

4 Wembley Road, Coolum Beach, 4573, QLD

1800 786 325

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Tantula Rise Aged Care

Alexandra Headland, QLD Ref:PL4348

96 Tantula Road West, Alexandra Headland, 4572, QLD

(07) 5430 1400

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New Direction Care at Bellmere

Bellmere, QLD Ref:PL10190

41 Lotus Avenue, Bellmere, 4510, QLD

1300 828 868

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Palm Lake Care Beachmere

Beachmere, QLD Ref:PL13335

Bishop Rd, Beachmere, 4510, QLD

1800 246 677

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Palm Lake Care Cooroy-Noosa

Black Mountain, QLD Ref:PL13332

19 Trading Post Road, Black Mountain, 4563, QLD

1800 246 677

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Narangba Community Aged Care

Narangba, QLD Ref:PL13920

31 Mumford Road, Narangba, 4504, QLD

1300 1300 13

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Estia Health Noosa

Tewantin, QLD Ref:PL27952

119 Moorindil Street, Tewantin, 4565, QLD

1800 682 833

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Immanuel Gardens Aged Care

Buderim, QLD Ref:PL28097

10 Magnetic Drive, Buderim, 4556, QLD

1800 960 433

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St Paul’s Aged Care

Caboolture, QLD Ref:PL28100

10-44 Tomlinson Road, Caboolture, 4510, QLD

1800 960 433

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Estia Health Maroochydore

Maroochydore, QLD Ref:PL28120

2-6 Amity Avenue, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD

1300 682 833

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Estia Health Pacific Paradise

Pacific Paradise, QLD Ref:PL28121

26 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise, 4564, QLD

1300 682 833

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Bellevue Aged Care

Ferny Hills, QLD Ref:PL28159

53 Linkwood Dr, Ferny Hills, 4055, QLD

(07) 3550 5999

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BlueCare Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach, QLD Ref:PL28237

4 Grasstree Ct, Sunrise Beach, 4567, QLD

1800 957 915

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Arcare Birtinya

Birtinya, QLD Ref:PL28348

14 waterside Retreat, Birtinya, 4575, QLD

1300 297 189

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Rockpool Morayfield

Morayfield, QLD Ref:PL13180

47 Amy St, Morayfield, 4506, QLD

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Beaumont Care Wamuran

Wamuran, QLD Ref:PL13836

60 Ziviani Rd , Wamuran, 4512, QLD

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St Marys Coolum Beach

Coolum Beach, QLD Ref:PL4544

17 Magenta Drive, Coolum Beach, 4573, QLD

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Regis Ferny Grove

Ferny Grove, QLD Ref:PL4255

39 Lanita Road, Ferny Grove, 4055, QLD

1300 998 100

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Maranatha Aged Care

Kallangur, QLD Ref:PL2974

1582 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur, 4503, QLD

0734825308

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.