Whiddon Belmont is an aged care facility located near Lake Macquarie, close to Newcastle. The home features a main wing and a secure dementia wing. Facilities include 53 fully-furnished private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, two large dining rooms, a hairdressing salon, and a range of lounge spaces. There are also landscaped gardens with open areas and courtyards.
Residents have access to leisure activities, which occur in various communal areas and include regular outings using the home's private bus. A large lounge equipped with a flat screen television and several smaller private lounges offer places for relaxation and family visits. The care at Whiddon Belmont emphasizes personalized plans that respect residents’ independence and enjoyment.
Top Rated Home in Belmont
One of the top homes in Belmont according to residents and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Whiddon Belmont think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
Please change your website information re respite care. Website says that Belmont and Redhead facilities do (generally) have respite available, but I have found out that that this is no longer the case.
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
Whiddon Belmont 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.
Residents at Whiddon Belmont on average received 202 minutes of total daily care (106% 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.
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What is the ACQSC star rating of Whiddon Belmont?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Whiddon Belmont?
Whiddon Belmont has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $450,000 and $500,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 30 November 2024