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Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility

· 49 Main Street Lowood 4311 QLD

Residential aged care at Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility in Lowood, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    Blue Care Glenwood Aged Care Facility is a 30-bed, fully accredited facility located in Lowood, close to public transport and a major shopping centre. The facility provides single rooms with ensuites and built-in wardrobes. Residents have access to common spaces like dining areas and gardens, as well as lifestyle activities including movie afternoons, shopping trips, and BBQs.

    The facility offers a variety of services such as a community center, hairdresser, and 24-hour support from experienced staff. Blue Care also offers a palliative program in collaboration with Ipswich Nurses and residential respite care. Meals are freshly prepared on-site, with menu options like roast pork and chicken kiev. Blue Care, a not-for-profit organization, has over 65 years of experience in aged care.

    • Gardens
    • Onsite hairdresser
    • Nearby shops
    • Organised activities
    • Transport

    Top Rated Home in Lowood

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

    8.9
    Overall Score
    241
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility Reviews

    8.5· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home9.0
    90%
    Independence7.3
    73%
    Food7.7
    77%
    Kindness9.6
    96%
    Safety9.8
    98%

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

    Ilse Boysen
    Ilse Boysen
     · 05/02/2020

    They could mnot help my husband and they had not security

    Kim Hanrahan
    Kim Hanrahan
     · 20/04/2019

    Lovely open clean facility .. very welcoming.. very friendly.

    Russell J Costin
    Russell J Costin
     · 10/11/2018

    a home away from home, everyone is family. yes there is the cash of family members at the odd times but is not that a normal part of family life.

    Colleen Dianne “CD” Adams
    Colleen Dianne “CD” Adams
     · 03/04/2018

    Such A Lovely place to visit, We were offered Morning Tea on arrival. It is so clean and the Staff make you welcome. The room is a little small for the Choir but we manage. The Clients and Staff happily join in and Staff dance as well.

    Tania de Bruin
    Tania de Bruin
     · 06/04/2016

    If I could, they'd get no stars! Anyone requiring services should look elsewhere first!

    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

    Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility 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
    Deluxe Single room + private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $103.32 Daily
    Room 1 - Single room + private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $97.58 Daily

    About the Staff

    241
    241 mins
    All Care Staff
    64 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility on average received 241 minutes of total daily care (113% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) through Blue Care
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 96010643909

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    49 Main Street Lowood 4311 QLD

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility?

    Blue Care Lowood Glenwood Aged Care Facility has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $425,000 and $450,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 4 January 2025