Sundale James Grimes Care Centre

· 35 Doolan Street Nambour 4560 QLD

Residential aged care at Sundale James Grimes Care Centre in Nambour, Queensland

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

James Grimes Care Centre, situated in the Sundale Doolan Street Campus in Queensland, accommodates 74 residents in single rooms, each with either an ensuite or shared bathroom. The facility specializes in high care, particularly for individuals with advanced dementia.

Amenities include a large activity room, a stocked library, gardens, seating areas, and a spacious dining room, all reflecting the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and outings as part of an extensive program tailored to individual needs.

Additional services offered are allied health services for eligible residents, personalized care plans in consultation with residents’ GPs, freshly cooked meals, laundry services, and mail delivery.

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Specialised allied health services
  • Transport
  • Exercise classes
  • Organised activities
  • Pets allowed

Top Rated Home in Nambour

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

9.1Overall Score
225 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Sundale James Grimes Care Centre Reviews

9.2· Recommended by 93% residents

Categories

Staff9.1
Home8.9
Independence9.8
Food7.9
Kindness9.3
Safety9.8

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Sundale James Grimes Care Centre 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

Sundale James Grimes Care Centre supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Single Room - Communal BathroomSingle room + no bathroom or ensuite
$103.93 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Single Room - EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
$138.58 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
Single Room - Communal BathroomSingle room + shared bathroom
$78.18 DailyOR$375,000 RAD
Small Single Room - Shared BathroomSingle room + shared bathroom
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Single Room with Shared EnsuiteSingle room + shared bathroom
$127.03 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Single Room with Communal BathroomSingle room + shared bathroom
$127.03 DailyOR$550,000 RAD

About the Staff

225
225 mins
All Care Staff
48 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Sundale James Grimes Care Centre on average received 225 minutes of total daily care (104% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 23:44 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by Sundale Ltd
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 33436160489

Safety Checks

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

Location

35 Doolan Street Nambour 4560 QLD

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Sundale James Grimes Care Centre?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Sundale James Grimes Care Centre?

Sundale James Grimes Care Centre has 6 different types of rooms which range in price between $375,000 and $600,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 1 August 2026