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.

9.0Overall Score
242 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

BallyCara Aged Care Reviews

8.9· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff9.3
Home8.9
Independence8.0
Food6.4
Kindness9.8
Safety9.8

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.

Room Type
Price
Hibernian Villa - Frangipani/HibiscusSingle room + ensuite
$87.98 DailyOR$422,000 RAD
Sunnyside Jacana/ Heron (Memory Support)Single room + ensuite
$117.80 DailyOR$565,000 RAD
Hibernian Villa - Pelican/Egret PremiumSingle room + ensuite
$129.27 DailyOR$620,000 RAD
Hibernian Villa - Pelican/Egret (Shared Ensuite)Single room + shared bathroom
$87.98 DailyOR$422,000 RAD
Hibernian Villa - Frangipani/Hibiscus (With Patio)Single room + ensuite
$91.95 DailyOR$441,000 RAD
Hibernian Villa - Pelican/EgretSingle room + ensuite
$124.89 DailyOR$599,000 RAD

About the Staff

242
242 mins
All Care Staff
58 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at BallyCara Aged Care on average received 242 minutes of total daily care (113% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, 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 $422,000 and $620,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025