Scenic Lodge Residential Aged Care

Scenic Lodge Residential Aged Care holds a 4.5/5 rating across 14 public reviews. The provider consistently scores in the top tier of their category.

Scenic Lodge Residential Aged Care's pricing falls in the "Contact for quote" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.

Scenic Lodge Residential Aged Care is primarily based in Newcastle, Australia, and serves clients across Newcastle and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.

Our independent ranking of the top aged care in Australia includes A Home - Aged Care Placement and Financial Planning, Homewood Care - Nursing Home & Aged Care, St Luke's Care. Each has different strengths — see our comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.

Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. The assessment is free and conducted by a qualified team (usually a nurse or social worker) at your parent's home. It takes 1-2 hours and determines what level of care they're eligible for — Home Care Package levels, residential aged care, respite, or transition care. You'll receive a referral code by post within 2-4 weeks. Without an ACAT code, you cannot access subsidised aged care services.

Residential aged care costs include a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $400k-$1.2M (returned when you leave), the Basic Daily Care Fee of $61.96/day (paid by everyone), a means-tested care fee of 0-$32,718/year based on income and assets, and optional extra services fees. Total annual cost ranges from $30,000 (low-means residents) to $90,000+ (premium homes). In-home care via Home Care Packages is much cheaper: $7,500-$61,000/year depending on level.

These categories were abolished in 2014. Aged care homes now offer a mix of care levels and adjust as residents' needs change. Your level of subsidy is determined by the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) assessment done after admission. This means you don't need to move homes if your mum's needs increase — the same home will provide more support and the government subsidy will increase accordingly.