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21 March 2026A home away from home, so many wonderful people here.I have made so many new friends here as well I would recommend it to anyone.
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40 Jamieson Street, Cardwell QLD 4849
Deposit (RAD) $400,000
Daily payment (DAP) $92.38 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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Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Aged Care Service is a 48-bed, resident care service offering a range of personal care, therapies and accommodation. The service also includes four independent living units, which can be beneficial for couples who may have changing care and accommodation needs. Located in beautiful tropical Cardwell on the northern shores of Rockingham Bay, Cardwell is halfway between Cairns and Townsville overlooking the magnificent Hinchinbrook Channel. The town is known for its glorious beaches, historical sites and easy access to national parks and waterfalls. The locals are community-focused, offering friendly small town hospitality. Living at Rockingham Aged Care Service, you will be part of our warm and close-knit community.
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 Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service 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. Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service 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 $11 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Bedside table, Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Furnished room, Overbed table
The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
40 Jamieson Street, Cardwell QLD 4849
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service 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 23 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. Churches of Christ Rockingham Aged Care Service 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
40 Jamieson Street, Cardwell QLD 4849.
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.
A home away from home, so many wonderful people here.I have made so many new friends here as well I would recommend it to anyone.
Lovely home, beautiful gardens. Waterfront location and pleasant staff
Bootiful 💯
The staff are lovely, the residents look to be happy & peaceful, very clean & cosy, great atmosphere, my sister goes in to volunteer twice a week they play picture bingo among other amazing activities. 👏
Have a friend who is a resident there , he says that he is generally comfortable with the place & Staff are terrific !
The staff here are amazing which really makes a difference in the care provided.
Well apoi ted nursing home lovely staff
Retirement by the sea and great service