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Rathgar Lodge (UPA)

· 30 Lynhaven Crescent Ulmarra 2462 NSW

Residential aged care at Rathgar Lodge (UPA) in Ulmarra, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    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.

    • Onsite chapel
    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Onsite hairdresser
    • Specialised allied health services
    • Transport
    • Organised activities
    • Nearby shops

    Top Rated Home in Ulmarra

    One of the top homes in Ulmarra according to residents and Government service audits.

    8.3
    Overall Score
    203
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Rathgar Lodge (UPA) Reviews

    8.4· Recommended by 75% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home8.3
    83%
    Independence8.8
    88%
    Food8.3
    83%
    Kindness9.2
    92%
    Safety8.1
    81%

    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.

    Edward Burn
    Edward Burn
     · 22/09/2020

    Very clean and friendly staff

    Gayle “Gaggles8” Byrne
    Gayle “Gaggles8” Byrne
     · 03/09/2020

    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.

    Peter Fysh
    Peter Fysh
     · 26/02/2020

    Great facility and very caring nurses

    Mandi B
    Mandi B
     · 25/04/2019

    Work here and love the place

    Sue Weale
    Sue Weale
     · 16/03/2017

    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

    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

    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.

    Room Type
    Price
    Hostel and Dementia SpecificSingle room + ensuite
    $89.54 Daily

    About the Staff

    203
    203 mins
    All Care Staff
    58 mins
    Registered Nurse

    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.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by United Protestant Association of NSW Limited
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 71050057620

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    30 Lynhaven Crescent Ulmarra 2462 NSW

    Questions

    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