This aged care home features a variety of communal spaces, including a TV/lounge room, dining area, and a kitchenette that both residents and their families can use. The design balances privacy with social interaction opportunities in its activities area and an internal courtyard with gardens.
Around-the-clock medical care is provided by a registered nurse and regular visits from general practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and dieticians. The facility is capable of managing complex health needs and providing palliative care within residents' rooms.
Recreational activities are organised by a recreation officer and are available to residents both individually and in groups. Additional visiting healthcare professionals, such as podiatrists and oral health hygienists, contribute to resident wellbeing. The home also offers private spaces for family celebrations and a large undercover BBQ area for special events.
Top Rated Home in Oakey
One of the top homes in Oakey according to residents and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home 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 Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home on average received 264 minutes of total daily care (121% 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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What is the ACQSC star rating of Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Excellent.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home?
Dr E A F McDonald Nursing Home has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $175,000 and $225,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 4 January 2025