Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House
Residential aged care at Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House in Broome, Western Australia
About our home
Germanus Kent House is a specialised aged care facility that provides 24-hour nursing for residents with varying needs including low, high, and dementia-specific care. The facility offers spacious ensuite rooms, expansive communal areas, and large outdoor spaces like verandahs and gardens. It features safety and accessibility aids such as wide hallways, sensor floor mats, and emergency call bells.
The home has a variety of amenities including a dining room, lounge, activities room, outdoor area, chapel, and a hair salon. Personal care, medication management, and hotel services are provided by a dedicated staff. Germanus Kent House also extends short-term respite care and encourages continuity with residents' existing GPs, while supporting new GP consultations if needed.
A specialised Dementia Services team works to tailor support plans for residents with dementia. Residents are engaged with daily activities, social opportunities, and culturally appropriate services to maintain connections with community and culture.
- Gardens
- Onsite chapel
- Onsite hairdresser
- Organised activities
Top Rated Home in Broome
One of the top homes in Broome according to residents and Government service audits.
3 Year AccreditationSouthern Cross Care Germanus Kent House Reviews
Categories
The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
Excellent
Clean premises friendly staff
The staff are wonderful in this facility. Its clean and inviting. Carers and nurses are friendly and passionate in caring for residents here. Kitchen staff prep beautiful meals. I think the Facility manager and admin staff do a fantastic job with the services of this facility. Lastly the cleaners , gardeners and maintenance people help keep up appearances. Lovely art work and plenty of Activities to keep our residents active. Well done.
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
Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House 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.
About the Staff
Residents at Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House on average received 206 minutes of total daily care (92% 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 (WA) Inc
- Is Commonwealth government subsidised
- ABN: 55046572944
Safety Checks
- Certification valid
- Has not received notice of sanction
- Is accredited
Location
20 Dickson Street Broome 6725 WaQuestions
What is the ACQSC star rating of Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House?
Southern Cross Care Germanus Kent House has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $350,000 and $450,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 7 December 2024
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