Wharparilla Lodge

· Hartshorn Drive Echuca West 3564 VIC

Residential aged care at Wharparilla Lodge in Echuca West, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

About our home

Wharparilla Lodge is an aged care home in Echuca, Victoria, comprising six distinct areas, each housing 15-16 residents with their own dining and lounge areas.

The facility includes a section dedicated to dementia care, landscaped courtyards, a garden, and a gym with physiotherapist-designed programs. Additionally, there's a workshop for activities facilitated by staff from the local Bunnings store, promoting engagement in various hobbies and physical activities like chair exercises and carpet bowls.

Surrounding Wharparilla Lodge are independent living units and assisted living apartments, all situated within a 5-hectare site, providing a comprehensive and supportive living environment.

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Specialised allied health services
  • Exercise classes
  • Organised activities

Top Rated Home in Echuca West

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

9.0Overall Score
216 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

Wharparilla Lodge Reviews

9.3· Recommended by 94% residents

Categories

Staff9.1
Home9.4
Independence9.7
Food8.8
Kindness9.5
Safety9.8

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Wharparilla Lodge think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Grace Woods
Grace Woods
 · 04/02/2023

Excellent staff and facilities

Peter
Peter
 · 06/05/2022

Always short on staff

K S
K S
 · 20/11/2021

Visited my mum. Staff are wonderful

Ben Richardson
Ben Richardson
 · 13/12/2017

Was impressed with the facilities and services onsite I was there visiting my famous Grandfather of 102years of age he is still quick as a whip can see clear as though softly spoken alittle had of hearing but loves to have a laugh he paints colours in draws scenery and does jig saw puzzles.

Matt Hutch
Matt Hutch
 · 12/07/2017

One of the best Age Care facilities in Victoria


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

Wharparilla Lodge supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Single Room with EnsuiteSingle room + ensuite
$145.50 DailyOR$630,000 RAD

About the Staff

216
216 mins
All Care Staff
41 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at Wharparilla Lodge on average received 216 minutes of total daily care (95% 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 Echuca Benevolent Society Inc
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 20851915039

Safety Checks

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

Religions practised

  • Anglican
  • Baptist
  • Buddhism
  • Catholic
  • Churches of Christ
  • Hinduism
  • Lutheran
  • Other Protestant
  • Presbyterian and Reformed
  • Salvation Army
  • Seventh-day Adventist
  • Uniting Church

Location

Hartshorn Drive Echuca West 3564 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of Wharparilla Lodge?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

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

Wharparilla Lodge has 1 different types of rooms which range in price between $630,000 and $630,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 29 September 2024