Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village Reviews, Photos & Availability | Caring Co
Australia > Queensland

Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village

· 2 Waiben Esplanade Thursday Island 4875 QLD

Residential aged care at Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village in Thursday Island, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    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.

    • Onsite chapel
    • Gardens
    • Nearby shops
    • Transport
    • Near to beach

    Top Rated Home in Thursday Island

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

    8.7
    Overall Score
    267
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Blue Care Star of the Sea Elders Village Reviews

    8.8· Recommended by 92% residents

    Categories

    Staff9.0
    90%
    Home9.2
    92%
    Independence7.1
    71%
    Food9.2
    92%
    Kindness9.8
    98%
    Safety9.4
    94%

    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.

    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 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.

    Room Type
    Price
    Triple Room with Private EnsuiteShared room + ensuite
    $75.90 Daily
    Single Room with Shared EnsuiteSingle room + shared bathroom
    $75.90 Daily
    Room 3 - Single room + private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $92.27 Daily
    Double Room with Private EnsuiteShared room + ensuite
    $75.90 Daily

    About the Staff

    267
    267 mins
    All Care Staff
    71 mins
    Registered Nurse

    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.

    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

    Languages spoken

    • Other

    Location

    2 Waiben Esplanade Thursday Island 4875 QLD

    Questions

    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