Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home

· 2-6 Beale Street Oakey 4401 QLD

Residential aged care at Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home in Oakey, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

This aged care home features a variety of communal spaces, including a TV/lounge room, dining area, and a kitchenette that both residents and their families can use. The design balances privacy with social interaction opportunities in its activities area and an internal courtyard with gardens.

Around-the-clock medical care is provided by a registered nurse and regular visits from general practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and dieticians. The facility is capable of managing complex health needs and providing palliative care within residents' rooms.

Recreational activities are organised by a recreation officer and are available to residents both individually and in groups. Additional visiting healthcare professionals, such as podiatrists and oral health hygienists, contribute to resident wellbeing. The home also offers private spaces for family celebrations and a large undercover BBQ area for special events.

  • Gardens
  • Organised activities
  • Specialised allied health services

Top Rated Home in Oakey

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

9.2Overall Score
221 Staffing Minutes
1 Year Accreditation

Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home Reviews

9.4· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff9.5
Home9.3
Independence9.3
Food8.3
Kindness9.8
Safety10.0

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 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

Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
2 Shared RoomShared room + shared bathroom
$46.91 DailyOR$225,000 RAD
4 Shared RoomShared room + no bathroom or ensuite
$36.49 DailyOR$175,000 RAD

About the Staff

221
221 mins
All Care Staff
72 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home on average received 221 minutes of total daily care (103% 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 Dept of Health QLD
  • Government business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 66329169412

Safety Checks

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

Location

2-6 Beale Street Oakey 4401 QLD

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home?

Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $175,000 and $225,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025