Development

Mercy Community opens $41M aged care home in Rockhampton, QLD

Jul 09 2025 Updated 10 hours ago

Caroline Egan

1 min read

From left: Michelle Landry MP Federal Member for Capricornia, The Most Reverend Bishop Michael McCarthy Catholic Bishop of Rockhampton, and Justin Lorenz CEO of Mercy Community.

The Queensland faith-based operator has held an official opening of its three-storey, 90-bed Mercy Haven facility, in Rockhampton, 600km north of Brisbane.

There was a blessing and dedication led by The Most Reverend Bishop Michael McCarthy, Catholic Bishop of Rockhampton. Guests included Michelle Landry, MP for Capricornia, and Justin Lorenz, Mercy Community CEO.

After the formalities, Justin led attendees on a guided tour which highlighted the new home's interiors, private rooms, café/bar, landscaped gardens, and communal spaces.

Mercy Haven is adjacent to the existing Bethany facility. Mercy Haven's RADs are priced up to $650,000, while Bethany's RADs are priced at $350,000.

The $41 million project was assisted with a $17.8 million Federal Government grant.

Mercy Community also operates Leinster Place in Rockhampton, and has four aged care homes in north Brisbane and one in Townsville.

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