Oolong Hostel (UPA)

· 91-97 Sturt Street Howlong 2643 NSW

Residential aged care at Oolong Hostel (UPA) in Howlong, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Oolong Hostel in Howlong, NSW, features 21 large single rooms, each with a personal en-suite and direct access to landscaped gardens. The rooms are spread across three buildings connected by covered walkways.

The facility provides 24-hour professional care, full laundry services, and home-cooked meals served in a communal dining room. A robust seven-day activity plan is managed by staff and volunteers to engage residents. Residents can also personalize their rooms with personal items.

Located within walking distance to Howlong's main street, Oolong Hostel enjoys strong local community support and is conveniently accessible for visiting family and friends.

  • Gardens
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Howlong

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

9.8Overall Score
208 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Oolong Hostel (UPA) Reviews

9.3· Recommended by 92% residents

Categories

Staff9.4
Home9.0
Independence9.6
Food7.7
Kindness9.8
Safety10.0

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


Mike Gardiner
Mike Gardiner
 · 24/09/2021

Very helpful

Narelle Ashford
Narelle Ashford
 · 16/09/2020

A very well run Aged Care home with small numbers of residents making for a family like atmosphere.


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

Oolong Hostel (UPA) supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Standard SingleSingle room + ensuite
$83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
Premium-Plus Single (Room 1,20)Single room + ensuite
$114.67 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Premium Single (Rooms 5,6,7,16,27,28)Single room + ensuite
$104.25 DailyOR$500,000 RAD
Deluxe Single (rooms 25,26, 29,30)Single room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD

About the Staff

208
208 mins
All Care Staff
56 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Oolong Hostel (UPA) on average received 208 minutes of total daily care (106% 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 United Protestant Association of NSW Limited
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 71050057620

Safety Checks

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

Location

91-97 Sturt Street Howlong 2643 NSW

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Oolong Hostel (UPA)?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Excellent.

What is the price range of residential aged care at Oolong Hostel (UPA)?

Oolong Hostel (UPA) has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025