Gorrinn House Hostel

· 27 Albert Street Ararat 3377 VIC

Residential aged care at Gorrinn House Hostel in Ararat, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Dementia

About our home

This aged care home features a comprehensive array of amenities including a hairdressing salon, kiosk, medical clinic, chapel, movie screenings, various exercise activities, an alfresco café, and a community center that connects residents to broader activities. The facility also includes specialty areas like raised garden beds, a dementia garden, a barbeque with pergola, and a 'main street' offering shopping, banking, and postal services.

Privacy and comfort are prioritized in light and airy rooms equipped with adjustable hydraulic heating. The home accommodates 60 residents in the hostel and offers 34 independent living units. Additional services include pet and music therapy, specialised catering for private functions, and organised special outings. The aim is to enhance residents' quality of life through extensive facilities and services.

  • Onsite chapel
  • Gardens
  • Nearby shops
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Ararat

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

8.9Overall Score
221 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Gorrinn House Hostel Reviews

7.9· Recommended by 85% residents

Categories

Staff7.5
Home8.0
Independence8.4
Food7.3
Kindness8.1
Safety8.7

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Gorrinn House Hostel think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Rooms & Pricing

Concessional residents welcome

Gorrinn House Hostel supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Level 1Single room + ensuite
$86.61 DailyOR$375,000 RAD
Rooms 61 to 75Single room + ensuite
$92.38 DailyOR$400,000 RAD

About the Staff

221
221 mins
All Care Staff
31 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Gorrinn House Hostel on average received 221 minutes of total daily care (102% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 23:42 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by Ararat Retirement Village Inc
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 54116818613

Safety Checks

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

Location

27 Albert Street Ararat 3377 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Gorrinn House Hostel?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

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

Gorrinn House Hostel has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $375,000 and $400,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 8 August 2026