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 our 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.

8.8Overall Score
240 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Uniting McKay House Tamworth Reviews

8.1· Recommended by 77% residents

Categories

Staff8.1
Home8.0
Independence8.3
Food6.9
Kindness8.4
Safety9.2

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 2025 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

No Accommodation fee for respite

You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

Concessional residents welcome

Uniting McKay House Tamworth supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Secure LivingSingle room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Comfort LivingSingle room + shared bathroom
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Comfort LivingSingle room + ensuite
$97.99 DailyOR$470,000 RAD
Secure Companion LivingShared room + shared bathroom
$83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
Companion LivingShared room + shared bathroom
$83.40 DailyOR$400,000 RAD

About the Staff

240
240 mins
All Care Staff
46 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Uniting McKay House Tamworth on average received 240 minutes of total daily care (107% 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

1 Tribe Street Tamworth 2340 NSW

Questions

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

This home 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 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $470,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025