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Alcheringa Hostel

· 2-14 Boree Drive Swan Hill 3585 VIC

Residential aged care at Alcheringa Hostel in Swan Hill, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    Alcheringa is an aged care facility offering residential, palliative, secure dementia, and respite care. The site features thoughtfully designed courtyards, gardens, and lounge areas that provide a homely environment. It includes amenities such as a library, quality furnishings, phone and Wi-Fi connections, Foxtel, laundry services, and bath/spa facilities.

    The facility ensures safety through smoke/fire detectors and provides healthy meals prepared by professional chefs. Residents can enjoy personalized health and wellbeing programs, including outings facilitated by dedicated transport. Alcheringa emphasizes comprehensive care and high service standards, ensuring a supportive community for its residents.

    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Specialised allied health services
    • Transport
    • Organised activities

    Top Rated Home in Swan Hill

    One of the top homes in Swan Hill according to residents and Government service audits.

    8.3
    Overall Score
    188
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Alcheringa Hostel Reviews

    8.6· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home8.6
    86%
    Independence8.7
    87%
    Food7.7
    77%
    Kindness9.1
    91%
    Safety9.1
    91%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Alcheringa Hostel think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Cameron Corrie
    Cameron Corrie
     · 27/07/2019

    The staff a friendly and could not do more for the residents and visitors

    Hannah Perryman
    Hannah Perryman
     · 22/02/2018

    Staff are great. Do their best in everyway to make visitors feel welcome. Residents are well looked after.

    Bill Dowell
    Bill Dowell
     · 16/01/2018

    Friendly staff, great care.

    Laurence Scott
    Laurence Scott
     · 23/12/2017

    Doing there best with what staff they have

    Tony Reynolds
    Tony Reynolds
     · 02/07/2017

    Looking after aged and infirm. The staff a friendly and could not do more for the residents and visitors

    Rooms & Pricing

    No Accommodation fee for respite

    You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

    Concessional residents welcome

    Alcheringa Hostel supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

    Instead of paying a RAD you can choose to pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) which is a non-refundable daily fee, based on the room price and the maximum permissable interest rate set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.

    Room Type
    Price
    Standard RoomSingle room + ensuite
    $126.88 Daily
    Superior RoomSingle room + ensuite
    $138.41 Daily

    About the Staff

    188
    188 mins
    All Care Staff
    34 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Alcheringa Hostel on average received 188 minutes of total daily care (88% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In December 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Respect Group Limited
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 74121263545

    Safety Checks

    • Certification valid
    • Has not received notice of sanction
    • Is accredited

    Location

    2-14 Boree Drive Swan Hill 3585 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Alcheringa Hostel?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Alcheringa Hostel?

    Alcheringa Hostel has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $550,000 and $600,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 15 February 2025