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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.

    9.6
    Overall Score
    257
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Oolong Hostel (UPA) Reviews

    9.6· Recommended by 100% residents

    Categories

    Staff9.8
    98%
    Home9.6
    96%
    Independence8.8
    88%
    Food8.9
    89%
    Kindness10.0
    100%
    Safety10.0
    100%

    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 2024 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.

    Instead of paying a RAD you can choose to pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) which is a non-refundable daily fee, based on the room price and the maximum permissable interest rate set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.

    Room Type
    Price
    Standard SingleSingle room + ensuite
    $91.84 Daily
    Deluxe Single (rooms 25,26, 29,30)Single room + ensuite
    $103.32 Daily
    Premium-Plus Single (Room 1,20)Single room + ensuite
    $126.27 Daily
    Premium Single (Rooms 5,6,7,16,27,28)Single room + ensuite
    $114.79 Daily

    About the Staff

    257
    257 mins
    All Care Staff
    63 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Oolong Hostel (UPA) on average received 257 minutes of total daily care (137% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 23:49 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: 7 December 2024