Rathgar Lodge is an accredited Ageing in Place facility located in Ulmarra, near the Clarence River and close to Grafton's shopping/business areas. It houses a 20-bed low care hostel and a 12-bed secure special care wing for dementia patients. The facility is equipped with safety features like a 24-hour emergency call system, fire sprinklers, and electric high-low beds.
The dementia-specific care unit is purpose-built to provide top-tier care and security. Rathgar Lodge offers a variety of social activities, including community bus outings, arts and crafts, exercise classes, and more. It caters to special dietary needs with a rotating menu. Additionally, the facility features alarmed and secured external doors, spacious communal areas, and experienced staff attuned to the residents' individual needs.
Top Rated Home in Ulmarra
One of the top homes in Ulmarra according to residents and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Rathgar Lodge (UPA) think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2023 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
Very clean and friendly staff
Rathgar has really come on in the past month. Activities for the patients is fun, food has improved. Staff are great, friendly and always there for the families and patients. They work so hard and have so much patience. Hope they all know how much we appreciate the good work.
Great facility and very caring nurses
Work here and love the place
Our mother has been a resident in the self care units and now in the lodge. The care and compassion given to her and the other residents is 2nd to none. If you want peace of mind for your loved ones then check out Rathgar you will not be sorry
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
Rathgar Lodge (UPA) 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 Rathgar Lodge (UPA) on average received 203 minutes of total daily care (98% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 23:44 hours per day.
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What is the ACQSC star rating of Rathgar Lodge (UPA)?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Rathgar Lodge (UPA)?
Rathgar Lodge (UPA) has 1 different types of rooms which range in price between $390,000 and $390,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 29 September 2024