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Wharparilla Lodge

· Hartshorn Drive Echuca West 3564 VIC

Residential aged care at Wharparilla Lodge in Echuca West, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    Wharparilla Lodge is an aged care home in Echuca, Victoria, comprising six distinct areas, each housing 15-16 residents with their own dining and lounge areas.

    The facility includes a section dedicated to dementia care, landscaped courtyards, a garden, and a gym with physiotherapist-designed programs. Additionally, there's a workshop for activities facilitated by staff from the local Bunnings store, promoting engagement in various hobbies and physical activities like chair exercises and carpet bowls.

    Surrounding Wharparilla Lodge are independent living units and assisted living apartments, all situated within a 5-hectare site, providing a comprehensive and supportive living environment.

    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Specialised allied health services
    • Exercise classes
    • Organised activities

    Top Rated Home in Echuca West

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

    8.9
    Overall Score
    207
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Wharparilla Lodge Reviews

    8.4· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.4
    84%
    Home8.3
    83%
    Independence8.0
    80%
    Food7.3
    73%
    Kindness9.2
    92%
    Safety9.2
    92%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Wharparilla Lodge think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Grace Woods
    Grace Woods
     · 04/02/2023

    Excellent staff and facilities

    Peter
    Peter
     · 06/05/2022

    Always short on staff

    K S
    K S
     · 20/11/2021

    Visited my mum. Staff are wonderful

    Ben Richardson
    Ben Richardson
     · 13/12/2017

    Was impressed with the facilities and services onsite I was there visiting my famous Grandfather of 102years of age he is still quick as a whip can see clear as though softly spoken alittle had of hearing but loves to have a laugh he paints colours in draws scenery and does jig saw puzzles.

    Matt Hutch
    Matt Hutch
     · 12/07/2017

    One of the best Age Care facilities in Victoria

    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

    Wharparilla Lodge 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
    Single Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
    $126.88 Daily

    About the Staff

    207
    207 mins
    All Care Staff
    36 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Wharparilla Lodge on average received 207 minutes of total daily care (90% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In December 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Echuca Benevolent Society Inc
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 20851915039

    Safety Checks

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

    Religions practised

    • Anglican
    • Baptist
    • Buddhism
    • Catholic
    • Churches of Christ
    • Hinduism
    • Lutheran
    • Other Protestant
    • Presbyterian and Reformed
    • Salvation Army
    • Seventh-day Adventist
    • Uniting Church

    Location

    Hartshorn Drive Echuca West 3564 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Wharparilla Lodge?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Wharparilla Lodge?

    Wharparilla Lodge has 1 different types of rooms which range in price between $550,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 29 September 2024