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Experience award-winning residential aged care with Whiddon. Our aged care homes offer exceptional care and wellbeing support, hotel services, a range of accommodation options, dementia care, award-winning social programs, dedicated carers and relationship based care.

Our teams at each Whiddon home really get to know and understand you, and our team go above and beyond to find ways to keep you connected and participating in the things that matter most to you.

The sense of family and community that you’ll experience at our homes comes from the strong relationships we build with our residents, their families and our local communities.

The Whiddon Difference

There’s a lot to love at Whiddon! Explore the range of complimentary services and programs that we provide at Whiddon:

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Award-winning food and dining

Enjoy our delicious home cooked meals, seasonal menus and exceptional hotel services

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Relationship based care & Best Week
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Exercise programs

From personal trainer programs and Tai Chi, to walking groups and dance programs

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Gardening and outdoor spaces

Dedicated gardening spaces and beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy

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All the comforts of home

Access to Wi-Fi and premium complimentary Foxtel in every bedroom

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Pet therapy and visiting animals

From our resident chickens and dogs, to visiting animal farms

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Community connections

Fantastic community programs and inter-generational programs with schools and kindergartens

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Exclusive access to wellbeing programs

Memory support programs, including our exclusive Chat, Stories & Tea (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) program

Why choose a Whiddon care home?

Our residential aged care homes provide a range of health and well being support, lifestyle options and social programs. Our services vary slightly between locations and may include:

  • 24 hour care and support services with qualified and caring staff

  • Our award-winning model of care, MyLife, and dedicated care teams

  • A range of furnished accommodation options, including single rooms with ensuite bathrooms and couples’ rooms.

  • GP and specialist services (physiotherapy, osteotherapy, speech therapy, podiatry)

  • Specialist dementia care (available in many of our homes)

  • Delicious home-cooked, seasonal meals with a range of menu choices

  • Great facilities, including onsite beauty salons or visiting hairdressers and cafes at many of our homes

  • Regular social outings, including day trips on our private buses

Find a residential home near you

Step-by-step guide to residential aged care

Step 1
Understand what residential care offers

Talk to us about what you’re looking for and let us help you find the right solution

Step 2
Find the right home for you

Explore a range of aged care homes and find the right one for you

Step 3
Get to know us

Come in and take a tour, and get to know our team!

Step 4
Understand the costs

Understand the different costs and payment options for residential aged care.

Step 5
Apply

Complete your application forms

Step 6
Move in

Sign your Agreement and move into your new home

Explaining Costs & Fees in Residential Aged Care

Moving into a residential care home is a big decision and it is important to understand the costs and fees associated with care so that you and your family can choose the home, accommodation type and payment option that best meets your needs. The fees that your pay cover the cost of the care you receive and your accommodation in an aged care home.

While aged care fees are subsidised by the Australian Government, you may be asked to contribute to the cost of your care and accommodation if you can afford to do so.

We strongly recommend that you seek independent financial advice to help you choose the right option for you.

  • Understanding Fees & Charges set by the Government
  • Accommodation Costs
  • Understanding Centrelink's Income and Assets Assessment
  • Optional Extras