Millrace Hostel

· 422 Rouse Street Tenterfield 2372 NSW

Residential aged care at Millrace Hostel in Tenterfield, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite

About our home

Millrace Hostel is a modern aged care facility designed for residents requiring limited nursing care. Each resident has a 21sqm single room with an ensuite, carpeting, ample furniture, storage, large glass sliding doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The facility features four lounge areas, three with attached kitchenettes, and ample seating along with TV facilities.

There is a large common dining area, an activity area with a pool table and carpet bowls, and a hair salon. Comfort is provided by underfloor heating and a wood fire in the main lounge. Outdoors, there is an extensive BBQ area for residents and family use, surrounded by well-maintained gardens, parklands with large trees, and water features, complemented by the presence of permanent wildlife.

  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Gardens
  • Organised activities
  • Outdoor courtyard

Top Rated Home in Tenterfield

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

8.2Overall Score
221 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Millrace Hostel Reviews

8.3· Recommended by 67% residents

Categories

Staff8.6
Home7.8
Independence9.3
Food7.1
Kindness9.6
Safety9.6

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


Judith May
Judith May
 · 27/11/2018

Lovely place for your loved ones to live

Sue Springborg
Sue Springborg
 · 22/11/2018

Very nice facility and very friendly


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

Millrace Hostel supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Private suiteSingle room + ensuite
$115.48 DailyOR$500,000 RAD
Private suite with WIRSingle room + ensuite
$121.25 DailyOR$525,000 RAD

About the Staff

221
221 mins
All Care Staff
54 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Millrace Hostel on average received 221 minutes of total daily care (107% 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 Tenterfield Care Centre Limited
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 18652442637

Safety Checks

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

Location

422 Rouse Street Tenterfield 2372 NSW

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Millrace Hostel?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

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

Millrace Hostel has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $500,000 and $525,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 15 August 2026