Mount Esk Aged Care

· 38 Station Road St Leonards 7250 Tas

Residential aged care at Mount Esk Aged Care in St Leonards, Tasmania

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Mount Esk is an aged care home located in St Leonards, recently renovated with a range of facilities designed to provide comfort to its residents. It features multiple lounge and dining areas, en-suite rooms, and outdoor spaces that offer views of the countryside. The home operates a comprehensive employee training program and provides a varied activities schedule managed by the Leisure and Lifestyle team. Activities include regular bus outings and visits from entertainment groups.

Mount Esk also fosters community connections through an intergenerational program with a nearby primary school and supports resident wellbeing with pastoral care officers, volunteers, and a music therapist. The facility is pet-friendly, ensuring a homely and supportive environment for its residents.

  • Gardens
  • Nearby shops
  • Transport
  • Organised activities
  • Pets allowed
  • Onsite chapel

Top Rated Home in St Leonards

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

8.3Overall Score
224 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Mount Esk Aged Care Reviews

9.1· Recommended by 77% residents

Categories

Staff9.3
Home8.8
Independence9.4
Food7.7
Kindness9.8
Safety9.4

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


Susan Weatherley
Susan Weatherley
 · 30/11/2022

I was in mt esk aged care home and I absolutely hated it very negligent terrible

Sean Loag
Sean Loag
 · 15/12/2021

My father is there he has his own room and is treated with respect and dignity

Performing Centre
Performing Centre
 · 28/01/2019

Not impressed with the place. Especially when the elderly have to have shared rooms.

Mandy Gillies
Mandy Gillies
 · 30/01/2018

The most amazing aged care facility I have ever worked in, residents are treated with respect, dignity and compassion. If I ever need to go to a nursing home, I would go to this one, love it, love it, love it.


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

Mount Esk Aged Care supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
SuperiorSingle room + shared bathroom
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
PremiumShared room + ensuite
$104.25 DailyOR$500,000 RAD
DeluxeSingle room + ensuite
$125.10 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
StandardSingle room + no bathroom or ensuite
$83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD

About the Staff

224
224 mins
All Care Staff
39 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Mount Esk Aged Care on average received 224 minutes of total daily care (100% 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 Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 18773507851

Safety Checks

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

Location

38 Station Road St Leonards 7250 Tas

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Mount Esk Aged Care?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Mount Esk Aged Care?

Mount Esk Aged Care has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $600,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025