Carinya Home For The Aged

· 1 Mills Street Atherton 4883 QLD

Residential aged care at Carinya Home For The Aged in Atherton, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

This aged care home features amenities including a central lounge/activity room, two dining areas, and a nursing station. Residents benefit from two internal courtyards and a sensory garden equipped with a gazebo. Safety features include an emergency call system accessible from bedside, shower, and toilet, in addition to a personal pendant alarm. Room facilities consist of landline capability, TV outlets, picture rails, and matching curtains, enhanced by visually distinct shower grab rails.

The facility conducts regular trips to local attractions, using their bus or a maxi-taxi, and hosts a variety of scheduled social activities such as happy hours, concerts, and more. A pet therapy program adds to the home atmosphere by allowing visits from pets along with housing a resident cat and dog.

  • Gardens
  • Transport
  • Organised activities
  • Pets allowed

Top Rated Home in Atherton

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

9.1Overall Score
225 Staffing Minutes

Carinya Home For The Aged Reviews

9.3· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff9.2
Home9.0
Independence9.6
Food7.7
Kindness9.3
Safety9.7

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Carinya Home For The Aged think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Patricia Delmage
Patricia Delmage
 · 20/07/2017

Very friendly staff as a nice place to retire


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

Carinya Home For The Aged supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Barron Court RoomsSingle room + ensuite
$98.16 DailyOR$425,000 RAD
Kevin Wadley Lodge - Walsh CourtSingle room + ensuite
$114.32 DailyOR$495,000 RAD
Enid Collins LodgeSingle room + ensuite
$114.32 DailyOR$495,000 RAD
Kevin Wadley Lodge - Walsh CourtShared room + ensuite
$114.32 DailyOR$495,000 RAD
Jim Chapman LodgeSingle room + ensuite
$105.09 DailyOR$455,000 RAD

About the Staff

225
225 mins
All Care Staff
38 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Carinya Home For The Aged on average received 225 minutes of total daily care (112% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In June 2026, a Registered Nurse was on site 24h 0m hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by CARINYA HOME FOR THE AGED
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 59613202819

Safety Checks

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

Location

1 Mills Street Atherton 4883 QLD

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Carinya Home For The Aged?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Carinya Home For The Aged?

Carinya Home For The Aged has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $425,000 and $495,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 8 August 2026