Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village, located on Thursday Island, provides residential aged care with a focus on culturally appropriate services for dementia patients and offers residential respite care. The facility includes dining areas, a chapel, and a garden with ocean views. Additional amenities include an on-site bus, fresh meals prepared daily, and communal spaces for observing the sea.
Residents can access nearby shops, medical services, and entertainment. The home is operated by Blue Care and delivered by Pinangba, emphasizing family and belonging, and actively engages with local Island groups to participate in cultural events and festivals.
Top Rated Home in Thursday Island
One of the top homes in Thursday Island according to residents and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
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 Star of the Sea Elders Village 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.
Residents at Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village on average received 267 minutes of total daily care (118% 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.
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What is the ACQSC star rating of Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village?
Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $329,000 and $400,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 15 February 2025