Aged Care and Nursing Homes on the Sunshine Coast 2026, How to Find, Compare and Choose a Provider

Aged Care on the Sunshine Coast 2026

The Sunshine Coast has a large and growing aged care sector reflecting its substantial retiree population, the Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland's top retirement destinations. Residential facilities, home care providers and retirement villages operate across Caloundra, Maroochydore, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast hinterland. myagedcare.gov.au

Types of Aged Care on the Sunshine Coast

• Home Care Packages (Levels 1-4): Funded home support through Sunshine Coast approved providers.
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): Entry-level home support.
• Residential Aged Care: Nursing homes and aged care facilities from Caloundra to Noosa.
• Retirement Villages: The Sunshine Coast has a very high density of retirement villages. Queensland's Retirement Villages Act 1999 applies, seek independent legal advice before signing.

How to Access Aged Care on the Sunshine Coast

Register with My Aged Care: myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422. ACAT assessments on the Sunshine Coast are through Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya).

Finding Sunshine Coast Aged Care Providers

Search at myagedcare.gov.au/find-a-provider. Quality ratings at agedcarequality.gov.au. Ozcare, Blue Care, Carinity and Uniting Care operate on the Sunshine Coast alongside private corporate providers.

Sunshine Coast Aged Care Costs 2026

Basic Daily Fee approximately $62/day. Sunshine Coast RADs reflect the area's desirability, typically $200,000-$550,000, with beachside and Noosa Heads proximity facilities at the premium end. Request a personalised estimate through My Aged Care.

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