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Murroona Gardens

· Wests Lane Bowen 4805 QLD

Residential aged care at Murroona Gardens in Bowen, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

This modern aged care home features well-landscaped gardens, wide pathways, and a water feature, enhancing accessibility and outdoor enjoyment for residents. It houses a central dining and lounge area, with facilities for exercise classes and BBQs in two covered external areas.

The home includes 94 licensed beds, divided between a 29-bed hostel and a 65-bed nursing home. Additionally, it offers 80 independent living units. A Social Support Group is active Monday to Friday, supporting residents' social needs.

Prospective residents and their families are advised to visit and evaluate the suitability of the facility based on individual needs.

  • Gardens
  • Exercise classes

Top Rated Home in Bowen

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

9.6Overall Score
226 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Murroona Gardens Reviews

9.4· Recommended by 93% residents

Categories

Staff9.4
Home9.4
Independence9.6
Food8.5
Kindness10.0
Safety10.0

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Murroona Gardens think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 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

Murroona Gardens supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Orchid, Frangipani & Wattle - Large single suitesSingle room + ensuite
$114.67 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Orchid, Frangipani & Wattle, Banksia Rooms 1 & 2 - single roomsSingle room + ensuite
$99.03 DailyOR$475,000 RAD
BanksiaShared room + ensuite
$62.55 DailyOR$300,000 RAD
Jacaranda & Hibiscus - Memory assisted areasSingle room + ensuite
$83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
Banksia Room 3A&BShared room + ensuite
$114.67 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Hostel - Acacia, Kentia, Foxtail & KapokSingle room + ensuite
$72.97 DailyOR$350,000 RAD

About the Staff

226
226 mins
All Care Staff
37 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Murroona Gardens on average received 226 minutes of total daily care (107% 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 Bowen Old People's Homes Society
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 79672174943

Safety Checks

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

Location

Wests Lane Bowen 4805 QLD

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Murroona Gardens?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Excellent.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Murroona Gardens?

Murroona Gardens has 6 different types of rooms which range in price between $300,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

Updated: 25 October 2025