Great for memory support
Secure memory support unit for residents with high care dementia
Concessional beds available
Bupa Waratah admits eligible government supported residents
Single rooms with ensuites
Enjoy private rooms with a dedicated bathroom
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Bupa Waratah is now accepting new residents
Bupa Waratah is located in the residential suburb of Waratah, Newcastle. It features a variety of common spaces including a dining room, lounge, sitting room, and a private reflection room, all designed to make residents feel at home. The facility also boasts well-maintained outdoor gardens, maintained by a resident gardening group, and a small courtyard for quiet respite or family visits.
The care home provides a range of activities for its residents, such as arts and crafts, exercise classes, and library services, aimed at keeping them engaged and entertained. Bupa Waratah is positioned as a viable option for comfortable and active living in an aged care setting in Newcastle.
Bupa Waratah Rating
Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Bupa Waratah think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
This home has improved in leaps and bounds in the last few months. The staff are being lead by an experienced and dedicated General Manager, who is ensuring the best quality care for all who reside here. The clinical team are also lead by two dedicated clinical managers and the improvement is evident. The residents are happier and joining in on all the wonderful activities that are on offer, the engagement is heartwarming. This home is now in the best of hands and better than it’s ever been. Well done Bupa Waratah, keep up the good work.
This home deserves to be recognised for the incredible improvements that have been made. New management and staff have made a huge shift in the quality of care for our loved ones. The atmosphere has changed immensely and the amount of residents that are out enjoying the activities and smiles on their faces tell a different story than that portrayed in the media. Keep up the great work Bupa Waratah, you all should be proud!
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
Bupa Waratah 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.
Residents at Bupa Waratah on average received 193 minutes of total daily care (92% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.
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Bupa Waratah is now accepting new residents
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What is the ACQSC star rating of Bupa Waratah?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Bupa Waratah?
Bupa Waratah has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $290,000 and $450,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 30 November 2024
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