Alcheringa Hostel

· 2-14 Boree Drive Swan Hill 3585 VIC

Residential aged care at Alcheringa Hostel in Swan Hill, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Alcheringa is an aged care facility offering residential, palliative, secure dementia, and respite care. The site features thoughtfully designed courtyards, gardens, and lounge areas that provide a homely environment. It includes amenities such as a library, quality furnishings, phone and Wi-Fi connections, Foxtel, laundry services, and bath/spa facilities.

The facility ensures safety through smoke/fire detectors and provides healthy meals prepared by professional chefs. Residents can enjoy personalized health and wellbeing programs, including outings facilitated by dedicated transport. Alcheringa emphasizes comprehensive care and high service standards, ensuring a supportive community for its residents.

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Specialised allied health services
  • Transport
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Swan Hill

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

8.9Overall Score
183 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Alcheringa Hostel Reviews

9.1· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff9.2
Home8.7
Independence9.7
Food7.7
Kindness9.7
Safety9.5

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


Cameron Corrie
Cameron Corrie
 · 27/07/2019

The staff a friendly and could not do more for the residents and visitors

Hannah Perryman
Hannah Perryman
 · 22/02/2018

Staff are great. Do their best in everyway to make visitors feel welcome. Residents are well looked after.

Bill Dowell
Bill Dowell
 · 16/01/2018

Friendly staff, great care.

Laurence Scott
Laurence Scott
 · 23/12/2017

Doing there best with what staff they have

Tony Reynolds
Tony Reynolds
 · 02/07/2017

Looking after aged and infirm. The staff a friendly and could not do more for the residents and visitors


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

Alcheringa Hostel supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Superior RoomSingle room + ensuite
$144.35 DailyOR$625,000 RAD
Standard RoomSingle room + ensuite
$132.80 DailyOR$575,000 RAD

About the Staff

183
183 mins
All Care Staff
45 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Alcheringa Hostel on average received 183 minutes of total daily care (82% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by Respect Group Limited
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 74121263545

Safety Checks

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

Location

2-14 Boree Drive Swan Hill 3585 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Alcheringa Hostel?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Alcheringa Hostel?

Alcheringa Hostel has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $575,000 and $625,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 8 August 2026