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.

8.6Overall Score
201 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Uniting Caroona Yamba Reviews

8.4· Recommended by 69% residents

Categories

Staff8.5
Home7.7
Independence9.8
Food6.6
Kindness9.5
Safety9.1

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.

Room Type
Price
Spacious Living + kitchenetteSingle room + ensuite
$156.37 DailyOR$750,000 RAD
Comfort LivingSingle room + ensuite
$135.52 DailyOR$650,000 RAD
Companion living (for couples)Shared room + ensuite
$131.35 DailyOR$630,000 RAD
Secure LivingSingle room + ensuite
$135.52 DailyOR$650,000 RAD

About the Staff

201
201 mins
All Care Staff
51 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Uniting Caroona Yamba on average received 201 minutes of total daily care (102% 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 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 $630,000 and $750,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025