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Uniting Caroona Yamba

· 4 Freeburn Street Yamba 2464 NSW

Residential aged care at Uniting Caroona Yamba in Yamba, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About our home

    Uniting Caroona Yamba is located in Yamba on the NSW north coast. It offers secure indoor and outdoor common areas, including tea and coffee facilities, a library, and BBQ facilities. The landscaped gardens feature dementia wandering paths.

    The facility operates on a household living model where residents share common spaces as part of a small group. Registered nurses, dementia specialists, and carers provide full-time, tailored care including necessary health services. Pastoral care and religious services are also available at no extra cost, affirming the home's dedication to inclusivity and support for all backgrounds.

    • Gardens

    Top Rated Home in Yamba

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

    9.2
    Overall Score
    200
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Uniting Caroona Yamba Reviews

    8.4· Recommended by 69% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home7.7
    77%
    Independence9.8
    98%
    Food6.6
    66%
    Kindness9.5
    95%
    Safety9.1
    91%

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

    Solum Farm
    Solum Farm
     · 16/11/2022

    The attention to detail, care and support provided to the residents at Caroona Yamba is visible from the moment you walk in the door. It feels like home. Great coffee shop, gardens and location.

    Bek Mithrandír
    Bek Mithrandír
     · 09/08/2022

    Would give it zero stars but unfortunately cannot. Poor treatment of staff, incompetent management and communication is severely lacking. I’m appalled by the running of this home and wouldn’t recommend putting your loved ones here. Also I wouldn’t work here, absolutely no respect for their workers.

    Norma Anyon-Smith
    Norma Anyon-Smith
     · 28/09/2020

    Great

    Desley Syphers
    Desley Syphers
     · 03/09/2018

    Our mum is in caroona nursing home. It is a nice modern facility. She is well cared for, meals are good, rooms are clean and spacious, private bathroom.

    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

    Uniting Caroona Yamba 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
    Secure LivingSingle room + ensuite
    $126.27 Daily
    Spacious Living + kitchenetteSingle room + ensuite
    $153.82 Daily
    Comfort LivingSingle room + ensuite
    $126.27 Daily
    Companion living (for couples)Shared room + ensuite
    $126.27 Daily

    About the Staff

    200
    200 mins
    All Care Staff
    41 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Residents at Uniting Caroona Yamba on average received 200 minutes of total daily care (104% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by UNITING (NSW.ACT)
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 78722539923

    Safety Checks

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

    Religions practised

    • Uniting Church

    Location

    4 Freeburn Street Yamba 2464 NSW

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Uniting Caroona Yamba?

    This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Uniting Caroona Yamba?

    Uniting Caroona Yamba has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $550,000 and $670,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

    Updated: 30 November 2024