Residential aged care at Fred French Home in Newstead, Tasmania
- Permanent
- Respite
- Dementia
About our home
The Fred French Home in Newstead provides aged care in a welcoming environment with modern furnishings and light, open spaces that lead to outdoor dining areas and sheltered courtyards with raised garden beds. The facility offers scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere suitable for both personal and family time.
Professionally qualified clinical staff are present 24/7 to deliver exceptional care and support. Located just minutes from downtown Launceston, the home is close to shops, services, and transport. A full schedule of daily activities fosters a tight-knit community among residents, their families, and staff. Masonic Care Tasmania ensures a high standard of care, emphasizing choice, compassion, and joy.
- Nearby shops
- Organised activities
Fred French Home Rating
Based on resident reviews and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Fred French Home think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
Just visiting...but clean Lovely staff...
A big thank you to all the Carers at Fred French. You are an amazing team. My mum Helen received the best care while a resident of Flowers. There were never any complaints from her or us. If you are looking for a team of quality Carers to look after your loved one, go no further than Fred French in Newstead.
This is a lovely home from what I see when I visit. Staff are very friendly. However the person I visit say the meals are terrible and mushrooms are used ok a large number of meals
Extremely positive environment with amazing g staff who always are super friendly and professional. Staff make visitors feels very welcome.
Fred French nursing home are fantastic. The atmoshere is great, the food is excellent and the entertainment proved to the residents is too notch.
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
Fred French Home supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.
About the Staff
Residents at Fred French Home on average received 184 minutes of total daily care (84% 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 Masonic Care Tasmania Inc
- Not for profit business
- Is Commonwealth government subsidised
- ABN: 21590239241
Safety Checks
- Certification valid
- Has not received notice of sanction
- Is accredited
Location
9 Amy Road Newstead 7250 TasQuestions
What is the ACQSC star rating of Fred French Home?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Acceptable.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Fred French Home?
Fred French Home has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $525,000 and $625,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 15 August 2026