The Pioneers Lodge

· 15-23 Sidlow Road Griffith 2680 NSW

Residential aged care at The Pioneers Lodge in Griffith, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

The Chauncy Unit is a 95-bed residential aged care facility offering high care, low care, and dementia-specific accommodations. It features a large central lounge/dining area with garden views, and two private sitting rooms. There is an extensive garden with a gazebo and raised vegetable beds, as well as a shaded central courtyard.

The facility includes a large activities room used for group events such as concerts and morning teas. Additional amenities include a chapel serviced by visiting religious officials and a hair salon for visiting hairdressers. These facilities and programs provide a supportive and engaging environment for residents.

  • Onsite chapel
  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Griffith

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

8.4Overall Score
220 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

The Pioneers Lodge Reviews

9.1· Recommended by 87% residents

Categories

Staff9.3
Home9.1
Independence8.8
Food8.2
Kindness9.8
Safety9.8

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


Anthony Hatch
Anthony Hatch
 · 26/11/2019

The facilities are immaculate and modern. But the best part of all are the staff. Never have I experienced such friendly and helpful people Who go out of their way to make people happy in any workplace in Australia or around the world.


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

The Pioneers Lodge supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
McWilliam HomeSingle room + ensuite
$138.58 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
Don Mackay HomeSingle room + ensuite
$138.58 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
Dom Mackay HomeShared room + shared bathroom
$92.38 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
Curtis Chauncy HomeSingle room + ensuite
$138.58 DailyOR$600,000 RAD
The Settlers HomeSingle room + ensuite
$138.58 DailyOR$600,000 RAD

About the Staff

220
220 mins
All Care Staff
31 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at The Pioneers Lodge on average received 220 minutes of total daily care (105% 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 The Pioneers Lodge Limited
  • For profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 26142187719

Safety Checks

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

Location

15-23 Sidlow Road Griffith 2680 NSW

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of The Pioneers Lodge?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at The Pioneers Lodge?

The Pioneers Lodge has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $600,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 15 August 2026