Karri and Tuart Lodge

· 19 Hughie Edwards Drive Merriwa 6030 Wa

Residential aged care at Karri and Tuart Lodge in Merriwa, Western Australia

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

RAAFA's Karri and Tuart Lodge provides a variety of care options including permanent, respite, and secure dementia care. The facility features 90 single rooms with ensuites, 20 suites, and a specialised wing called Jasmine House for dementia patients, which is enhanced by landscaped gardens and outdoor areas.

Meals are made on-site, offering multiple menu options. The lodge includes amenities such as Wi-Fi, a large function room, an onsite hairdressing salon, and multi-faith church services, catering to the diverse needs and comforts of its residents.

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Organised activities
  • Onsite hairdresser

Top Rated Home in Merriwa

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

8.9Overall Score
235 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Karri and Tuart Lodge Reviews

8.4· Recommended by 95% residents

Categories

Staff8.3
Home8.4
Independence8.4
Food6.9
Kindness9.7
Safety9.8

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



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

Karri and Tuart Lodge supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Category 4 - single room with ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$87.57 DailyOR$420,000 RAD
Category 7 - single room with ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$104.25 DailyOR$500,000 RAD
Category 3Single room + ensuite
$83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
Category 8 - single room with ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$114.67 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Category 1 - Single Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
$58.38 DailyOR$280,000 RAD
Category 2 - Single room with ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$72.97 DailyOR$350,000 RAD
Category 5 - single room with ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Category 6 - single room with ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$100.08 DailyOR$480,000 RAD

About the Staff

235
235 mins
All Care Staff
49 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Karri and Tuart Lodge on average received 235 minutes of total daily care (110% 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 Air Force Association (Western Australian Division) Incorporated
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 97352605141

Safety Checks

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

Location

19 Hughie Edwards Drive Merriwa 6030 Wa

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Karri and Tuart Lodge?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Karri and Tuart Lodge?

Karri and Tuart Lodge has 8 different types of rooms which range in price between $280,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025