St Francis Hostel

678 North Beach Road, Gwelup WA 6018

Aged care home4.5 (11 reviews)Government rating 4 out of 5

Deposit (RAD) $550,000

Daily payment (DAP) $127.03 a day

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91–100% of places taken at the last report. Ask early about a room.
Government rating updated May 2026

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At a glance

The Australian Government’s published results for this home

Updated May 2026

Government rating: 4out of 5

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Good

Oct–Dec 2025

Registered nurse

24/712 of 12 monthsJul 2025 to Jun 2026

Care each day

223minAbove its 206 targetOct–Dec 2025

Would recommend

100in 1002026 survey

Where it does well7

Residents’ experienceRated Good, 4 out of 5 · 2026 survey
ComplianceRated Excellent, 5 out of 5 · Rated Mar 2026
Pressure injuriesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Falls with a major injuryFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Unplanned weight lossFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Restrictive practicesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Quality StandardsAll 42 requirements met · At its most recent assessment

Worth asking about3

FallsMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Nine or more medicinesMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Antipsychotic medicinesMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025

Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.

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Rooms and prices

Room types at St Francis Hostel

These are room types, not confirmed vacancies. Ask the home which rooms are free right now.

Room typeSizeBathroomRefundable deposit (RAD)Daily payment (DAP)

St Anthony HouseSingle room + ensuite · 1 person20.25 m²Ensuite$550,000$127.03 a day

St Brigid, St Clare & St Dominic HousesSingle room + ensuite · 1 person20.25 m²Ensuite$550,000$127.03 a day

RAD $550,000
DAP $127.03 a day
St Anthony House
- 1 person
- 20.25 m²
- Private ensuite
RAD $550,000
DAP $127.03 a day
St Brigid, St Clare & St Dominic Houses
- 1 person
- 20.25 m²
- Private ensuite

Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.

Residents and families

What residents and families say

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 St Francis Hostel in the 2026 survey.

AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.

Do staff treat you with respect?Always 54% · Most of the time 46% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you feel safe here?Always 100% · Most of the time 0% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Is this place well run?Always 15% · Most of the time 77% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do you get the care you need?Always 69% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do staff know what they are doing?Always 23% · Most of the time 77% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Are you encouraged to do as much as possible for yourself?Always 38% · Most of the time 46% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%84 in 100
Do staff explain things to you?Always 23% · Most of the time 69% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do you like the food here?Always 15% · Most of the time 54% · Some of the time 31% · Never 0%69 in 100
Do staff follow up when you raise things with them?Always 31% · Most of the time 54% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%85 in 100
Are staff kind and caring?Always 85% · Most of the time 15% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you have a say in your daily activities?Always 92% · Most of the time 8% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
How likely are you to recommend this residential aged care home to someone?100 in 100

Reviews from families and visitors4.5from 11 reviewsRead the reviews

4.5out of 5

11 ratings

Quality

How the home is rated

The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.

4out of 5Good

Overall rating, published May 2026

Over time

The 4 parts of the rating

Residents’ experience
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2026 survey
4 out of 5Good
Compliance
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated March 2026
5 out of 5Excellent
Staffing
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
3 out of 5Acceptable
Quality measures
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
3 out of 5Acceptable

Quality Standards check: met 42 of 42 requirements at its most recent assessmentShow the 8 standards

The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. St Francis Hostel met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.

Consumer dignity and choice4
Ongoing assessment and planning with consumers4
Personal care and clinical care

What the stars mean

Excellent
Good
Acceptable

The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.

Daily life

Care and daily life

Permanent care
Respite care
Dementia support
Terminal illness
Caters for cultural, spiritual or ethical food requirements

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all 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.

Facilities

Lockable storage
Phone access points
Dining rooms
Lounge areas
Patios verandahs and balconies
Kitchenettes
On site kitchen
Chef prepared meals
Cafe or restaurant
TV room
Activities room
Visitor chairs

In the rooms: Bedside table, Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe

Visit

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Address
678 North Beach Road, Gwelup WA 6018

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Costs

Costs at St Francis Hostel

Refundable deposit (RAD): $550,000
Daily payment (DAP): $127.03 a day
Basic daily fee: Everyone pays it, for meals, cleaning, laundry and utilities.
Contributions based on your means: Depend on your income and assets. Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
Higher everyday living fee: Optional, for extra services. A home can only ask you to agree to it after you move in.

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

Health results

Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.

Residents with a pressure injuryPressure injuries0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with a restrictive practiceRestrictive practices20 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with unplanned weight lossUnplanned weight loss5 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents who had a fallFalls and major injury41 in 100More than the national figure
Residents who had a fall with a major injuryFalls and major injury0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents taking 9 or more medicinesMedicines49 in 100More than the national figure
Residents given an antipsychotic medicineMedicines27 in 100More than the national figure

What each result meansShow

Pressure injuriesDamage to the skin and the tissue under it, caused by pressure or rubbing, often over bony areas like hips and heels.
Restrictive practicesAny action that limits a person’s rights or freedom of movement. It should only ever be a last resort. This measure doesn’t count medicines.
Unplanned weight lossLosing weight without trying, which can lead to other health problems.
Falls and major injuryA major injury means a broken bone, a dislocated joint or a serious head injury.
MedicinesTaking 9 or more medicines at once, and antipsychotic medicines. Antipsychotics given for a diagnosed psychosis aren’t counted.

Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.

Staff

Staff and care time

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.

All care, from nurses and care workers223 minutes · target 206

17 minutes above its target

Care from registered nurses43 minutes · target 42

1 minutes above its target

That’s 3 hours 43 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.

A registered nurse on site, day and night

Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. St Francis Hostel 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.

Jul: on site 24/7
Aug: on site 24/7
Sep: on site 24/7
Oct: on site 24/7
Nov: on site 24/7
Dec: on site 24/7
Jan: on site 24/7
Feb: on site 24/7
Mar: on site 24/7
Apr: on site 24/7
May: on site 24/7
Jun: on site 24/7

Next steps

Moving into an aged care home, step by step

It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.

Get an aged care assessmentIt decides whether you can move into an aged care home, and it’s free. You must be 65 or older (50 or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or people who are homeless or at risk of it).Apply online (opens in a new tab), or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Have a means assessmentServices Australia looks at your income and assets to work out what you’ll pay. Your money doesn’t affect whether you can move in.Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
Visit and compare homesAsk to see the room types and the shared spaces.
Apply to the homes you likeEach home has its own application. Ask when a room might be free.
Agree your costs in writingBefore you move in, the home sets out your room price and fees in an agreement for you to sign. Take your time, and ask someone you trust to read it with you.

Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

Location

678 North Beach Road, Gwelup WA 6018.

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Helpful guides

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Some reviews were originally published on Google.

11 reviews

JC

Joseph C.

2 June 2026

Rated 5 out of 5.

SR

Sunil R.

26 September 2025

Rated 5 out of 5.

J

Jennie

26 July 2023

Rated 3 out of 5.

VR

Vivien R.

8 February 2023

Clean and resident happy.

TW

Trish W.

17 July 2021

Our Mum is looked after so well. Thanks to all the staff at St Francis Hostel.

MJ

Melissa J.

12 August 2020

Seems very relaxing and picturesque with a quaint church. A nice option if looking at aged care.

EL

Elaine L.

16 March 2020

St Francis is a wonderful nursing home. I trust them completely in the care of my nearly 100 year old mother. They go out of their way to help and all the staff are friendly and happy. Would not hesitate to recommend them.

HH

Heather H.

26 July 2018

Rated 4 out of 5.

NC

Noeline C.

13 March 2018

Very homely, family friendly establishment and my mother always seems happy and contented there. Staff very obliging, willing to help, listen and are friendly.

MS

Maryam S.

5 January 2018

Very nice stuff.

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4

Services and supports for daily living4

Organisation’s service environment4

Feedback and complaints4

Human resources4

Organisational governance4

Improvement needed

Significant improvement needed

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4

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2

1

Some reviews were originally published on Google.

11 reviews

JC

Joseph C.

2 June 2026

Rated 5 out of 5.

SR

Sunil R.

26 September 2025

Rated 5 out of 5.

J

Jennie

26 July 2023

Rated 3 out of 5.

VR

Vivien R.

8 February 2023

Clean and resident happy.

TW

Trish W.

17 July 2021

Our Mum is looked after so well. Thanks to all the staff at St Francis Hostel.

MJ

Melissa J.

12 August 2020

Seems very relaxing and picturesque with a quaint church. A nice option if looking at aged care.

EL

Elaine L.

16 March 2020

St Francis is a wonderful nursing home. I trust them completely in the care of my nearly 100 year old mother. They go out of their way to help and all the staff are friendly and happy. Would not hesitate to recommend them.

HH

Heather H.

26 July 2018

Rated 4 out of 5.

NC

Noeline C.

13 March 2018

Very homely, family friendly establishment and my mother always seems happy and contented there. Staff very obliging, willing to help, listen and are friendly.

MS

Maryam S.

5 January 2018

Very nice stuff.

Showing 10 of 11 reviews