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26 April 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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209-225 Illaweena Street, Drewvale QLD 4116
Deposit (RAD) $600,000
Daily payment (DAP) $138.58 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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In a quiet, leafy setting, Southern Cross Care Drewvale (Stretton Gardens) offers quality care in a homely environment. Our caring staff provide personal and practical assistance for our beautiful residents. Enjoy freshly cooked meals, entertain friends and family in spacious activity areas, visit the onsite coffee shop, participate in social activities and outings, and potter in the garden beds – the choice is yours. Southern Cross Care Drewvale (Stretton Gardens) is co-located with a retirement village, so you can be near your loved ones if you have different care needs.
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 Southern Cross Care Stretton 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. Southern Cross Care Stretton 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 $12 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Bedside table, Ensuite bathroom, Furnished room, Overbed table, Built in wardrobe
Catholic faith · The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety, inclusive policies and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
209-225 Illaweena Street, Drewvale QLD 4116
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Southern Cross Care Stretton 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 32 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. Southern Cross Care Stretton 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
209-225 Illaweena Street, Drewvale QLD 4116.
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.
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My beautiful mum has been accommodated at southern cross care for 10 days now and I would like to thank every person involved with mums care. The staff are so welcoming and the care received is fabulous. What was a very difficult and guilt ridden decision for our family has been made a very pleasant transition for us all
My friend is living there now. It is a lovely place .
Rated 5 out of 5.
Well maintained. Lovely cottages. Friendly residents
I couldn’t have asked for any better facility for my mum. The facility is reasonably new, has floor to ceiling windows and is light bright and airy with beautiful gardens. The staff are really friendly and caring people. At times I sat with mum and the other residents and joined in with their Sunday roast (ooops am I allowed to say that publicly) and the meals are really good. As a family member we always feel very welcome.
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