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Mount Esk Aged Care

· 38 Station Road St Leonards 7250 Tas

Residential aged care at Mount Esk Aged Care in St Leonards, Tasmania

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About the home

    Mount Esk is an aged care home located in St Leonards, recently renovated with a range of facilities designed to provide comfort to its residents. It features multiple lounge and dining areas, en-suite rooms, and outdoor spaces that offer views of the countryside. The home operates a comprehensive employee training program and provides a varied activities schedule managed by the Leisure and Lifestyle team. Activities include regular bus outings and visits from entertainment groups.

    Mount Esk also fosters community connections through an intergenerational program with a nearby primary school and supports resident wellbeing with pastoral care officers, volunteers, and a music therapist. The facility is pet-friendly, ensuring a homely and supportive environment for its residents.

    • Gardens
    • Nearby shops
    • Transport
    • Organised activities
    • Pets allowed
    • Onsite chapel

    Mount Esk Aged Care Rating

    Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.

    8.5
    Overall Score
    217
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Mount Esk Aged Care Reviews

    7.5· Recommended by 77% residents

    Categories

    Staff7.5
    75%
    Home7.2
    72%
    Independence7.7
    77%
    Food5.8
    58%
    Kindness8.1
    81%
    Safety8.3
    83%

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

    Susan Weatherley
    Susan Weatherley
     · 30/11/2022

    I was in mt esk aged care home and I absolutely hated it very negligent terrible

    Sean Loag
    Sean Loag
     · 15/12/2021

    My father is there he has his own room and is treated with respect and dignity

    Performing Centre
    Performing Centre
     · 28/01/2019

    Not impressed with the place. Especially when the elderly have to have shared rooms.

    Mandy Gillies
    Mandy Gillies
     · 30/01/2018

    The most amazing aged care facility I have ever worked in, residents are treated with respect, dignity and compassion. If I ever need to go to a nursing home, I would go to this one, love it, love it, love it.

    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

    Mount Esk Aged Care 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
    DeluxeSingle room + ensuite
    $126.27 Daily
    PremiumShared room + ensuite
    $103.32 Daily
    SuperiorSingle room + shared bathroom
    $91.84 Daily
    StandardSingle room + no bathroom or ensuite
    $68.88 Daily
    Premium PlusSingle room + ensuite
    $114.79 Daily

    About the Staff

    217
    217 mins
    All Care Staff
    40 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Mount Esk Aged Care on average received 217 minutes of total daily care (99% 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.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 18773507851

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    38 Station Road St Leonards 7250 Tas

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Mount Esk Aged Care?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Mount Esk Aged Care?

    Mount Esk Aged Care has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $300,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 16 November 2024