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11 March 2026Rated 3 out of 5.
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126 Leisure Drive, Banora Point NSW 2486
Deposits (RAD) $680,000 to $700,000
Daily payments (DAP) $157.05 to $161.67 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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Our Darlington community provides a contemporary residential aged care lifestyle in a location that makes it easy to stay connected. Rooms and shared spaces are tastefully decorated in contemporary style with modern fittings, furnishings and fixtures. Surrounded by mountain views, Darlington has many spaces to sit and relax, read a book and enjoy a cup of tea or get involved in the community. Social events and activities include concerts and entertainment, indoor bowls, games, happy hour, arts and crafts and movie days. Our daily changing menus are rotated every four weeks to make use of fresh and seasonal produce. Our services include dementia care, respite care, a registered nurse 24/7, visiting GP and allied health professionals and a community bus service and outings.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Bolton Clarke Darlington in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated May 2023
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Bolton Clarke Darlington met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast is cooked fresh; Lunch is cook chill; Dinner is cook chill, and 48% of food is made on site. The home spent $16 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Pleasant decor, Bedside table, Built in wardrobe, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Cooling and heating
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Visit
Address
126 Leisure Drive, Banora Point NSW 2486
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Bolton Clarke Darlington to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 56 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bolton Clarke Darlington reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
126 Leisure Drive, Banora Point NSW 2486.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 3 out of 5.
Thankyou to the beautiful caring staff at Darlington. My father recently spent a short time there before passing away. The care and love shown to him from beginning to his final moments was exceptional. Not just to Dad but to us the family as well.
Rated 1 out of 5.