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Whiddon Belmont

· 10 Gibson Street Belmont 2280 NSW

Residential aged care at Whiddon Belmont in Belmont, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About the home

    Whiddon Belmont is an aged care facility located near Lake Macquarie, close to Newcastle. The home features a main wing and a secure dementia wing. Facilities include 53 fully-furnished private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, two large dining rooms, a hairdressing salon, and a range of lounge spaces. There are also landscaped gardens with open areas and courtyards.

    Residents have access to leisure activities, which occur in various communal areas and include regular outings using the home's private bus. A large lounge equipped with a flat screen television and several smaller private lounges offer places for relaxation and family visits. The care at Whiddon Belmont emphasizes personalized plans that respect residents’ independence and enjoyment.

    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Onsite hairdresser
    • Organised activities

    Top Rated Home in Belmont

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

    9.1
    Overall Score
    202
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Whiddon Belmont Reviews

    9.2· Recommended by 92% residents

    Categories

    Staff9.4
    94%
    Home8.9
    89%
    Independence9.0
    90%
    Food7.1
    71%
    Kindness9.6
    96%
    Safety9.4
    94%

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

    Mark Henley
    Mark Henley
     · 22/07/2022

    Please change your website information re respite care. Website says that Belmont and Redhead facilities do (generally) have respite available, but I have found out that that this is no longer the case.

    Rooms & Pricing

    Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is a lump sum accommodation deposit refundable at the end of stay.

    Room Type
    Price
    Hostel B Spinnaker WingSingle room + ensuite
    $450,000
    Moonyah South (Secure Dementia Care wing)Single room + ensuite
    $485,000
    Moonyah North (secure dementia care wing)Single room + ensuite
    $495,000
    Single - Hostel B DeluxeSingle room + ensuite
    $500,000
    HostelSingle room + ensuite
    $450,000

    No Accommodation fee for respite

    You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

    Concessional residents welcome

    Whiddon Belmont supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

    About the Staff

    202
    202 mins
    All Care Staff
    40 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Whiddon Belmont on average received 202 minutes of total daily care (106% 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 The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 49082385091

    Safety Checks

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

    Location

    10 Gibson Street Belmont 2280 NSW

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Whiddon Belmont?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Whiddon Belmont?

    Whiddon Belmont has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $450,000 and $500,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 16 November 2024