Tarcoola (Tara) is located 3.5 hours west of Brisbane, an hour and a quarter west of Dalby and a 45 minute drive south of Chinchilla. It offers accommodation for up to 33 residents in a lovely community with access to a wide range of care services and social activities.
We have a genuine commitment to providing compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment, complemented by our team of professional and caring staff. Every person is unique and we take the time to get to know you and understand your individual care needs.
Quality, compassionate care
Personalised care plan
Professionally trained nurses and carers
Access to visiting Doctors
Allied health professionals
Chronic disease and advanced care
Pastoral care services
Respite care accommodation
We know how important it is for you to stay connected to the things that matter to you. Our volunteers and care staff are dedicated to helping you stay active and connected to the community. There are many meaningful activities on offer to make sure no two days are the same. Download the brochure to read more.
Shared spaces for entertaining
Planned social activities
Bus trips and regular outings
Regular hairdresser visits
Organised games and craft activities
Tranquil spaces and lovely gardens
Delicious meals cooked fresh daily
Some services and experiences offered across our residential care homes may form part of our Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) Services. These optional, enhanced offerings are available at an additional cost. To learn more, please see our Understand the Costs section below.
Before entering permanent residential aged care, you will need to complete a means assessment through the Australian Government to understand if you are eligible for Government assistance with fees and accommodation costs. The following fee information applies to all new residents entering care on or after 1 November 2025.
All residents pay this fee. Think of it as your daily living costs which covers things like meals, cleaning, laundry and utilities.
This fee is set by the Government and the maximum fee is set at 85% of the single basic age pension. This fee increases in March and September each year in line with the age pension.
People who can afford to will contribute more towards their daily living costs through a Hotelling Supplement Contribution. This will help to further meet the cost of services such as meals, cleaning, laundry and utilities.
This fee is means-tested so the amount you may need to pay will be based on your means assessment and determined by Services Australia. The maximum amount you may pay changes with indexation in March and September each year.
People who need to pay the maximum Hotelling Supplement Contribution may also need to pay a Non-Clinical Care Contribution. This fee contributes to personal care costs such as bathing, mobility assistance and lifestyle activities.
This fee is means-tested so the amount you may need to pay will be based on your means assessment and determined by Services Australia. The maximum amount you may pay changes with indexation in March and September each year. Daily and lifetime caps apply.
The cost of your residential aged care accommodation is set by Southern Cross Care and will vary depending on the room type and location. Think of this fee like your mortgage or rent, providing you with access to your room, bathroom and communal areas.
This fee is means-tested so the amount you pay for accommodation will be based on your means assessment. If you are eligible for assistance, the government will pay some or all of your accommodation costs to us. If not, you will need to pay the price that you agree with us.
You can choose to pay your accommodation cost as either: a lump sum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) that is refunded when you leave care, less any retention amounts and any fees that you agree to draw down from it; or as a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) that is not refunded when you leave care; or as a combination of both a lump sum (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP).
The Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) is an optional fee for people who choose to receive higher quality everyday living services in permanent or respite residential aged care. This can include services that are of a higher quality or in addition to those that we must provide.
This is an optional fee that is set by Southern Cross Care and will be discussed and agreed with you after you move in if you would like access to higher services. For full details, please refer to our Tarcoola HELF brochure.
We can help you plan your next steps towards joining our lovely community.
Visit us at Tarcoola (Tara), or any Southern Cross Care community, send us an email or simply call us.
Alternatively, you can request a call-back or email by filling out your details.
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