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Uniting McKay House Tamworth

· 1 Tribe Street Tamworth 2340 NSW

Residential aged care at Uniting McKay House Tamworth in Tamworth, New South Wales

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About the home

    Uniting McKay House Tamworth is an aged care home that offers secure indoor and outdoor settings, including well-lit indoor lounges with tea and coffee facilities, and landscaped outdoor gardens. It provides tailored care by understanding each resident’s needs and offers full-time nursing, clinical services, and specialist dementia support. The facility emphasizes inclusivity, providing spiritual and pastoral care and supports a diverse resident population. Adjacent to the facility is Uniting St Andrew's independent living village, catering to those who seek independence while living close to care services.

    • Gardens
    • Organised activities

    Top Rated Home in Tamworth

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

    8.7
    Overall Score
    190
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation
    8.7
    suburb average

    Uniting McKay House Tamworth Reviews

    8.5· Recommended by 91% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.6
    86%
    Home8.5
    85%
    Independence8.4
    84%
    Food7.3
    73%
    Kindness9.2
    92%
    Safety9.4
    94%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Uniting McKay House Tamworth think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2023 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Madeleine Ackerly
    Madeleine Ackerly
     · 06/03/2020

    My dearest friend is a resident here! MND is frightening and frustrating! My friend texts me almost daily, and says good things about the staff and place. I have contacted them by phone, and they have been most helpfull. So pleased my dear friend is in a caring place.

    BETH SCORGIE
    BETH SCORGIE
     · 17/11/2019

    It is a healthy clean and happy place. Good staff and residents are well look after.

    Sonia Mcnicoll
    Sonia Mcnicoll
     · 04/07/2019

    Wonderful residents and great friendly staff

    John Tucker
    John Tucker
     · 15/12/2018

    .a very friendly operation for the older person, staff are fantastic and cater so willingly for the residents needs. Check it out.

    Bruce Langner
    Bruce Langner
     · 30/07/2017

    Aged care facility with attentive staff

    Rooms & Pricing

    $277,000 - $450,000 · 5 rooms · Concessional residents welcome

    Comfort Living1SharedApproximately 10-20m2
    Secure Living1EnsuiteApproximately 20m2
    Double room + shared bathroom2SharedApproximately 10-20m2
    Dementia, double rm + bathroom2SharedApproximately 24m2
    Comfort Living1EnsuiteApproximately 13-17m2
    Companion Living2SharedApproximately 10-20m2
    Secure Companion Living2SharedApproximately 24m2

    About the Staff

    190
    190 mins
    All Care Staff
    37 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Types of staff employed

    Dietetics
    Podiatrists
    Enrolled Nurses
    Physiotherapists
    Registered Nurses
    Personal Carers
    Care Managers

    The average resident at Uniting McKay House Tamworth received 190 minutes of total daily care from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. This is 86% of their daily total care target of 221 minutes set by the Australian government based on the unique needs of their residents.

    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

    1 Tribe Street Tamworth 2340 NSW

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Uniting McKay House Tamworth?

    Uniting McKay House Tamworth has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Uniting McKay House Tamworth?

    Uniting McKay House Tamworth has 7 different types of rooms which range in price between $277,000 and $450,000 maximum refundable accomodation deposit.

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