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BallyCara Aged Care

· Oyster Point Esplanade Scarborough 4020 QLD

Residential aged care at BallyCara Aged Care in Scarborough, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    BallyCara Aged Care facility offers a variety of amenities including dining areas, a patio, courtyard, wellness center, computer stations, library, chapel, fish lagoon, aviary, private dining rooms, and a community center. Additional recreational facilities include a solar-heated swimming pool, BBQ areas, and a croquet court.

    The facility focuses on individualized care, encouraging residents to engage with their strengths and passions through a versatile activity program supported by volunteers and staff. Residents enjoy three daily meals and snacks catered to diverse dietary needs.

    BallyCara also provides short-term respite care and features open parklands and community gardens, fostering a connection with the outdoors and community living.

    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Onsite chapel
    • Organised activities

    Top Rated Home in Scarborough

    One of the top homes in Scarborough according to residents and Government service audits.

    8.7
    Overall Score
    243
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    BallyCara Aged Care Reviews

    8.9· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff9.3
    93%
    Home8.9
    89%
    Independence8.0
    80%
    Food6.4
    64%
    Kindness9.8
    98%
    Safety9.8
    98%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at BallyCara Aged Care think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Maxine V Cole
    Maxine V Cole
     · 12/04/2022

    Visit the Wellness centre. Very experienced excercise physiologists, friendly staff & good ☕ coffee.

    Stevie K
    Stevie K
     · 11/01/2019

    Very nice. I'll keep in mind for when I'm older

    Gordon Hodgson
    Gordon Hodgson
     · 23/11/2018

    Friendly staff. Coffee & Dodd in cafe good value for money

    lyn robertson
    lyn robertson
     · 27/08/2017

    Fantastic meal.Great value for Retirement Village.

    Jeremy Gray
    Jeremy Gray
     · 10/02/2017

    There is nothing better than seeing the parents and mums home cooked meals

    Rooms & Pricing

    No Accommodation fee for respite

    You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

    Concessional residents welcome

    BallyCara Aged Care supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

    Instead of paying a RAD you can choose to pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) which is a non-refundable daily fee, based on the room price and the maximum permissable interest rate set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.

    Room Type
    Price
    Hibernian Villa -Type 1Single room + ensuite
    $77.28 Daily
    Hibernian Villa - Type 2Single room + ensuite
    $109.58 Daily
    Sunnyside JacanaSingle room + ensuite
    $103.81 Daily
    Hibernian Villa Premium or CoupleSingle room + ensuite
    $115.34 Daily
    Sunnyside HeronSingle room + ensuite
    $103.81 Daily
    Hibernian Villa - Type 3Single room + shared bathroom
    $80.74 Daily

    About the Staff

    243
    243 mins
    All Care Staff
    58 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at BallyCara Aged Care on average received 243 minutes of total daily care (115% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In December 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Hibernian (QLD) Friendly Society Ltd
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 66425322497

    Safety Checks

    • Certification valid
    • Has not received notice of sanction
    • Is accredited

    Languages spoken

    • Filipino/Tagalog
    • German
    • Hindi
    • Polish
    • Russian

    Location

    Oyster Point Esplanade Scarborough 4020 QLD

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of BallyCara Aged Care?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at BallyCara Aged Care?

    BallyCara Aged Care has 6 different types of rooms which range in price between $335,000 and $500,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 15 February 2025