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Baptcare Karingal Community

· 32 Lovett Street Devonport 7310 Tas

Residential aged care at Baptcare Karingal Community in Devonport, Tasmania

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • About the home

    Baptcare Karingal Community in Devonport provides 24/7 nursing-led care for up to 112 residents, including specialised support for those with dementia. The facility is surrounded by landscaped gardens and offers a flat, safe environment.

    Residents benefit from a diverse lifestyle program, featuring individual and group activities, outings, and pastoral care for emotional and spiritual support. The meals are chef-prepared and dietician-reviewed to meet nutritional standards. Furthermore, residents have access to allied health care services such as podiatry, physiotherapy, and diversional therapy. Other amenities include a full laundry service and a strong volunteer network. Care and communication are overseen by managers who are registered nurses.

    • Gardens
    • Onsite chapel
    • Organised activities
    • Transport
    • Exercise classes
    • Specialised allied health services

    Baptcare Karingal Community Rating

    Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.

    9.0
    Overall Score
    191
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Baptcare Karingal Community Reviews

    8.0· Recommended by 73% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.1
    81%
    Home7.8
    78%
    Independence8.1
    81%
    Food6.5
    65%
    Kindness9.2
    92%
    Safety9.5
    95%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Baptcare Karingal Community think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2023 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    It’s Me
    It’s Me
     · 10/09/2022

    Sad place. No laughter, joy or fun. My Aunty was incredibly lonely there as the majority are dementia patients

    Max Shepherd
    Max Shepherd
     · 10/09/2022

    It’s very depressing at karingal. It’s basically a dementia home, not a place for able minded residents. They need a dementia unit badly

    Sam Baxter
    Sam Baxter
     · 10/09/2022

    At over $800 a fortnight the service at Karingal is only worth $200 a fortnight

    Jamey Mellton
    Jamey Mellton
     · 10/09/2022

    There’s no life in the place. It’s depressing there.

    Roger Quilliam
    Roger Quilliam
     · 08/07/2020

    Very helpful and patient.

    Rooms & Pricing

    Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is a lump sum accommodation deposit refundable at the end of stay.

    Room Type
    Price
    Wattle RoomSingle room + ensuite
    $350,000
    Wattle Shared RoomShared room + shared bathroom
    $250,000

    No Accommodation fee for respite

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

    Concessional residents welcome

    Baptcare Karingal Community supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

    About the Staff

    191
    191 mins
    All Care Staff
    29 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Baptcare Karingal Community on average received 191 minutes of total daily care (96% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Baptcare Ltd
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 12069130463

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    32 Lovett Street Devonport 7310 Tas

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Baptcare Karingal Community?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Baptcare Karingal Community?

    Baptcare Karingal Community has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $250,000 and $350,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 26 October 2024