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Forest Lake Care Community — aged care facility

Forest Lake Care Community

12 Tewantin Way, Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

Run by Opal HealthCare · 147 homes

My Aged Care government rating The Star Rating is the Australian Government's overall quality rating for residential aged care, from 1 star (significant improvement needed) to 5 stars (excellent). It is calculated from the four areas shown under Quality & compliance below: residents' experience, compliance, staffing and quality measures.

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Type
Residential aged care
Operator
for profit
Nursing
24/7
  • respite
  • dementia
  • palliative

Forest Lake Care Community (formerly Forest Lake Lodge) is set in the leafy south-western suburb of Forest Lake in Brisbane, surrounded by landscaped gardens and tranquil courtyards within a modern, purpose-built facility. The home provides residential, respite, palliative, and dementia care, supported by 24/7 registered nurses and a dedicated team of allied health professionals. A purpose-built memory care neighbourhood offers a secure and nurturing environment specifically designed for residents living with dementia. Room options include Standard single ensuite rooms from a $325,000 RAD and Classic single ensuite rooms from a $370,000 RAD. Shared amenities include a hair and beauty salon, chapel, library, multimedia room, central lounge, and outdoor dining areas, and companion animals are welcome.

Amenities

  • ✓ hairdresser
  • ✓ chapel
  • ✓ garden
  • ✓ library
  • ✓ communal lounge
  • ✓ activity room
  • ✓ outdoor areas

Activities & lifestyle

  • ✓ exercise classes
  • ✓ art
  • ✓ social events

Allied health services

other

✓ 24/7 nursing on-site

Cultural & language fit

Languages
English

Quality & compliance

Compliance action The regulator (the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission) can take formal action when a home falls short of the standards — from a direction to improve, up to a Notice of Non-Compliance or sanctions. "None current" means no action was recorded against this home in the Government's latest quarterly extract (May 2026).
None current

Fees

Room Max RAD Refundable Accommodation Deposit — a lump sum paid on entry and refunded when the resident leaves. The published figure is the maximum; the agreed price can be lower. Max DAP / day Daily Accommodation Payment — the pay-as-you-go alternative to the lump sum, charged per day. Residents choose a RAD, a DAP, or a mix of both. Size
Standard 1 bed · ensuite · single bed · ensuite $325,000 $75.06 12 m²
Classic 1 bed · ensuite · single bed · ensuite $370,000 $85.45 13 m²
Classic Plus 1 bed · ensuite · single bed · ensuite $390,000 $90.07 13 m²
Superior 1 bed · ensuite · single bed · ensuite $450,000 $103.93 16 m²
Superior Plus 1 bed · ensuite · single bed · ensuite $550,000 $127.03 22 m²
Classic Companion 2 beds · ensuite · single bed · ensuite $650,000 $150.12 22 m²

Maximum published prices — means-tested government support can reduce what you actually pay. Source: the provider's published pricing.

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