Residential aged care at Southern Cross Care Murgon - Castra in Murgon, Queensland
About our home
This aged care home features spacious living spaces, lounges, and outdoor areas that maximize natural light and present rural views. A special memory support wing caters to residents with dementia. The facility offers a variety of onsite services including freshly cooked meals, housekeeping, and laundry.
Residents can engage in numerous activities such as concerts, crafts, exercise classes, bingo, and yoga, all included at no extra charge. Bus trips and pastoral care services are also available, enhancing both physical and spiritual well-being. Regular religious services are held in the chapel. Additionally, the home provides a well-stocked library and assistance with personal correspondence, ensuring a supportive and active community for its residents.
- Onsite chapel
- Gardens
- Organised activities
- Exercise classes
Top Rated Home in Murgon
One of the top homes in Murgon according to residents and Government service audits.
3 Year AccreditationSouthern Cross Care Murgon - Castra Reviews
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Southern Cross Care Murgon - Castra think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
All aged care facilities should be based on the model of Castra, it provides diversity and inclusion for all residents and the staff are second to none. The energy is positive and facilities beautiful, you feel the warmth and care that is being provided to all. Castra has provided my mum a home to age with grace and dignity, when her memory has taken a back seat. Thank you to all the staff, what beautiful souls you are. Castra a place for the living.
Working at a vaccination clinic and staff were very helpful friendly and caring to residents and our staff. Beautiful surroundings nice grounds
Great staff, good sized rooms, pleasant outlook and gardens for residents.
I recently place my love one in respite at Castra . Nothing was a problem. The staff did everthing to make the process easy. I have worked in aged care more than 20 years. The staff an management are to be commendant for thier care and professional manner in which they take care of thier residents . I would recommend for any family . Thank you very much.
Up keep of building beautiful, fresh and clean. Great time with great grandma. Nurse lovely.
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 Murgon - Castra 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 Murgon - Castra on average received 207 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 (QLD) Ltd
- Not for profit business
- Is Commonwealth government subsidised
- ABN: 65104033471
Safety Checks
- Certification valid
- Has not received notice of sanction
- Is accredited
Religions practised
- Catholic
Location
2 Cooper Street Murgon 4605 QLDQuestions
What is the ACQSC star rating of Southern Cross Care Murgon - Castra?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Southern Cross Care Murgon - Castra?
Southern Cross Care Murgon - Castra has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $270,000 and $350,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 4 January 2025
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