Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program

· 52 Sydney Road Beechworth 3747 VIC

Residential aged care at Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program in Beechworth, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite

About our home

Blackwood Cottage is a specialised aged care home catering to a maximum of 15 residents with mental health issues. It features a 60 square meter common area equipped with television and stereo, a 26 square meter dining area, and a 30 square meter covered barbeque area. The facility also includes a 300 square meter garden.

The home is staffed by experienced psychiatric nursing personnel, and a GP with a diploma in geriatric medicine and a consultant psychiatrist make regular visits. Residents benefit from an activities officer and weekly bus trips. Blackwood Cottage is located in the historic town of Beechworth, in the Victorian High Country, providing a picturesque setting. Meals are provided by the adjacent Beechworth Health Service.

  • Gardens
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Beechworth

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

9.1Overall Score
288 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program Reviews

9.0· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff9.1
Home8.7
Independence9.5
Food7.5
Kindness9.3
Safety9.3

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Jared H-C
Jared H-C
 · 28/01/2023

Came to this hospital in an emergency and got great care from nurse Biji, who was lovely and very knowledgeable.

Andy R
Andy R
 · 17/05/2021

Since craming in the aged while flogging their old seperate site, maintaining high salaries for the management and reduced hospital services while telling everyone it was for their benefit,this place has gone down a lot.


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

Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Single Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
$117.23 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Single Room with Shared EnsuiteSingle room + shared bathroom
$66.08 DailyOR$310,000 RAD

About the Staff

288
288 mins
All Care Staff
158 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program on average received 288 minutes of total daily care (134% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 23:40 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by Albury Wodonga Health
  • Government business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 31569743618

Safety Checks

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

Location

52 Sydney Road Beechworth 3747 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program?

Albury Wodonga Health Residential Care Program has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $310,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 16 August 2025