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Karri and Tuart Lodge

· 19 Hughie Edwards Drive Merriwa 6030 Wa

Residential aged care at Karri and Tuart Lodge in Merriwa, Western Australia

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    RAAFA's Karri and Tuart Lodge provides a variety of care options including permanent, respite, and secure dementia care. The facility features 90 single rooms with ensuites, 20 suites, and a specialised wing called Jasmine House for dementia patients, which is enhanced by landscaped gardens and outdoor areas.

    Meals are made on-site, offering multiple menu options. The lodge includes amenities such as Wi-Fi, a large function room, an onsite hairdressing salon, and multi-faith church services, catering to the diverse needs and comforts of its residents.

    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Organised activities
    • Onsite hairdresser

    Karri and Tuart Lodge Rating

    Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.

    8.3
    Overall Score
    233
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Karri and Tuart Lodge Reviews

    8.4· Recommended by 87% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.1
    81%
    Home8.5
    85%
    Independence8.8
    88%
    Food6.7
    67%
    Kindness9.5
    95%
    Safety10.0
    100%

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

    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

    Karri and Tuart Lodge 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
    Group 4 Jasmine HouseSingle room + ensuite
    $126.88 Daily
    Group 3 Jasmine HouseSingle room + ensuite
    $115.34 Daily
    Group 2 (Karri): Deluxe Room with Ensuite and sitting roomSingle room + ensuite
    $126.88 Daily
    Group 2: Jasmine HouseSingle room + ensuite
    $110.73 Daily
    Category 1: Tuart LodgeSingle room + ensuite
    $64.59 Daily
    Category 2: Tuart LodgeSingle room + ensuite
    $92.27 Daily
    Category 3: Tuart LodgeSingle room + ensuite
    $96.89 Daily
    Group 1: Jasmine HouseSingle room + ensuite
    $80.74 Daily
    Category 4: Tuart LodgeSingle room + ensuite
    $103.81 Daily
    Group 1 (Karri): Premium Single Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $92.27 Daily

    About the Staff

    233
    233 mins
    All Care Staff
    45 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Karri and Tuart Lodge on average received 233 minutes of total daily care (114% 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 Air Force Association (Western Australian Division) Incorporated
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 97352605141

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    19 Hughie Edwards Drive Merriwa 6030 Wa

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Karri and Tuart Lodge?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Karri and Tuart Lodge?

    Karri and Tuart Lodge has 10 different types of rooms which range in price between $280,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 15 February 2025