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Tim S.
26 June 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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42 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens NSW 2324
Deposit (RAD) $595,000
Daily payment (DAP) $137.42 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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. Estia Health Tea Gardens is a modern and stylish single-level home, surrounded by landscaped gardens and natural bushland. Located in a quiet residential area just off Myall Street, it sits in front of a small lake, alongside Tea Gardens Grande retirement living. Seen as a beautiful and quiet area to live, close to the beach and Myall lakes, residents have often relocated to Estia Health Tea Gardens. Rooms are all spacious singles with ensuite, many with views of the garden and courtyard, and the home has many beautiful features, including a library, large central activities room used for exercise classes a cinema and several small sunrooms.
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 Estia Health Tea Gardens 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 December 2022
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. Estia Health Tea Gardens 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, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $14 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Pleasant decor, Built in wardrobe, Cooling and heating, Overbed table, Ensuite bathroom
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
42 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens NSW 2324
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Estia Health Tea Gardens 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 40 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. Estia Health Tea Gardens 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
42 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens NSW 2324.
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 5 out of 5.
Thank you Estia Health Tea Gardens for all the care and support you gave my dear mother Ilse Backhaus over the past twelve months. From the dedicated Nurses, friendly Lifestyles team, Cooks, Physios, and all the staff, the level of care was excellent and very respectful. I would highly recommend this Aged Care Facility to anyone needing Respite or long term care.
I’m very happy with the wonderful care all the staff in the Salamander wing, provide for my brother who has Dementia. He is feeling very safe and happy living his best life there.
The level of care is second to none. All of staff are a fantastic caring and friendly team. It's clean and tidy with plenty of activities to keep residents active and mentally stimulated. You would be hard pressed to find a better home. Well done Estia, Cheers.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Estia Tea Gardens was an oasis to our family during a very difficult journey. When our Dad needed care, it was a very emotional and confronting time for us all. We were encouraged to visit Estia at Tea Gardens as a family. We happen to joined in on a day where we were treated to “high tea” with the residents. Kristi and her team of staff and volunteers definitely put our minds at ease. The staff were friendly, and professional and the facility was clean, tidy and full of compassionate professionals. We also appreciated the activities and the standard of meals he is enjoying. The process for admission was well supported by Kristi and her team, and as a result we felt this was the right move for Dad. In turn Dad was well informed, treated with respect and care, and is very content with his new home and friends. We are all grateful for this process and appreciate how well Kristi Rumble guided each of our family members with care.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Love coming to visit my grandmother. The staff are so welcoming and helpful. Caring and compassionate. Having a loved one with dementia is really hard, but knowing she is safe and well looked after helps makes is at ease. This is our most recent visit - Enid (my grandmother), Skye (her granddaughter) and Parker (her great grandson)
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