Baptcare Karingal Community

· 32 Lovett Street Devonport 7310 Tas

Residential aged care at Baptcare Karingal Community in Devonport, Tasmania

  • Permanent
  • Respite

About our home

Baptcare Karingal Community in Devonport provides 24/7 nursing-led care for up to 112 residents, including specialised support for those with dementia. The facility is surrounded by landscaped gardens and offers a flat, safe environment.

Residents benefit from a diverse lifestyle program, featuring individual and group activities, outings, and pastoral care for emotional and spiritual support. The meals are chef-prepared and dietician-reviewed to meet nutritional standards. Furthermore, residents have access to allied health care services such as podiatry, physiotherapy, and diversional therapy. Other amenities include a full laundry service and a strong volunteer network. Care and communication are overseen by managers who are registered nurses.

  • Gardens
  • Onsite chapel
  • Organised activities
  • Transport
  • Exercise classes
  • Specialised allied health services

Top Rated Home in Devonport

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

9.2Overall Score
207 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Baptcare Karingal Community Reviews

8.5· Recommended by 87% residents

Categories

Staff8.8
Home8.4
Independence8.5
Food7.5
Kindness9.2
Safety9.2

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


It’s Me
It’s Me
 · 10/09/2022

Sad place. No laughter, joy or fun. My Aunty was incredibly lonely there as the majority are dementia patients

Max Shepherd
Max Shepherd
 · 10/09/2022

It’s very depressing at karingal. It’s basically a dementia home, not a place for able minded residents. They need a dementia unit badly

Sam Baxter
Sam Baxter
 · 10/09/2022

At over $800 a fortnight the service at Karingal is only worth $200 a fortnight

Jamey Mellton
Jamey Mellton
 · 10/09/2022

There’s no life in the place. It’s depressing there.

Roger Quilliam
Roger Quilliam
 · 08/07/2020

Very helpful and patient.


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

Baptcare Karingal Community supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Wattle RoomSingle room + ensuite
$78.18 DailyOR$375,000 RAD
Wattle Shared RoomShared room + shared bathroom
$54.21 DailyOR$260,000 RAD

About the Staff

207
207 mins
All Care Staff
41 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Baptcare Karingal Community on average received 207 minutes of total daily care (101% 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 Baptcare Ltd
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 12069130463

Safety Checks

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

Location

32 Lovett Street Devonport 7310 Tas

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Baptcare Karingal Community?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Baptcare Karingal Community?

Baptcare Karingal Community has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $260,000 and $375,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025