St Francis is an aged care home located in Orange, providing various amenities such as dining and lounge areas, meeting rooms, an activities room, library, chapel, meditation room, hair salon, and outdoor gardens with BBQ facilities. Each resident’s room is equipped with phone and TV connections, call bells, and out-of-bed sensors. The facility offers homestyle meals prepared by an onsite chef.
Residents can participate in personalized lifestyle and wellness programs, which include arts and crafts, exercise classes, a visiting pet program, and internet access. St Francis prioritizes creating a community atmosphere and works closely with residents to develop care plans tailored to their health and wellbeing.
Top Rated Home in Orange
One of the top homes in Orange according to residents and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care - Orange think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
I spent almost 15 years working for Saint Francis. I couldn't think of a more wonderful team to work for. Caring. Loving. Beautiful people. The residents I cared for where wonderful people. My dad spent his final days with the loving staff a Saint Francis. They did an outstanding job taking care of my father. Sean Donnelly
I have worked at St Francis for the last 14 years and i have found the staff to be caring and wonderful and for the manger whom is always been there if any staff or a family members need to chat with her about any concerns they might have . I have only have heard positive feed back from everyone i have spoke to about St Francis- Orange
I personally have had a wonderful experience working at this facility. I adore the residents and love spending time with them. The staff are all so supportive of each other and are like family. Residents are always telling me how much they love the staff and that staff are doing a wonderful job. Would highly recommend this facility.
I would like to share with the community my experience at st francis aged care in Orange. I have worked at st francis for 3 years as the chef and can honestly say that I have never been happier I love our residents so much and feel so supported by staff and our management team it is a privilege to work at st francis and would recommend our home to the community as a home and a great place to work.
I have worked at this facility for a number of years and have found that the staff are kind, caring and helpful. We have received many comments from visitors and relatives on how it feels like a home. Staff have dedication and trust in the care and staff so much that they have had family members here.
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care - Orange supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.
Instead of paying a RAD you can choose to pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) which is a non-refundable daily fee, based on the room price and the maximum permissable interest rate set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Residents at Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care - Orange on average received 195 minutes of total daily care (103% 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.
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What is the ACQSC star rating of Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care - Orange?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care - Orange?
Catholic Healthcare St Francis Aged Care - Orange has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $360,000 and $370,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 7 December 2024