Residential aged care at Whiddon Redhead in Redhead, New South Wales
About the home
Whiddon Redhead is a residential aged care facility located in the Hunter region of NSW, near Newcastle. It features 151 private and companion rooms, some with ensuites, and is adjacent to an independent living village and community care centre.
The home provides various common areas like craft and TV rooms, dining facilities, and beauty salons. Outdoor spaces include well-kept gardens and courtyards with coastal and bush views.
Whiddon Redhead prioritizes personalized care plans, collaborating with residents and their families to ensure care aligns with individual needs and preferences, fostering independence and enjoyment in a scenic coastal setting.
- Gardens
- Near to beach
- Onsite hairdresser
- Organised activities
Top Rated Home in Redhead
One of the top homes in Redhead according to residents and Government service audits.
3 Year AccreditationWhiddon Redhead Reviews
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Whiddon Redhead think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2023 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
Horrible, heartless, demeaning, intimating, management team. Force you to work in areas and unsafe environments. High risk for residents of unmet cares. Extremely high staff turnover due to awful management team that just don’t care about their staff just the $$$. DO NOT SEND YOUR LOVED ONES THERE AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!
My mother and father are both there in adjoining rooms. Mum has dementia and does not get showered at times for over a week. Medication is found in her drawers and other places. Staff do not observe residents taking meds. 8am meds given at 10.30am. Nil incidents recorded of medications errors, no fluid balance chart after requesting due to finding multiple full cups of fluid in mums room. Staff are wearing the same PPE gear from patient to patient. Now both my parents have COVID. Looks like PPE is to protect staff and not residents. My father not provided with PPE when mum contracted COVID. ATM, Whiddon is only good for the views!
My father spent time there for respite care
Pleasant. Long wait list.
Every time I visit, the staff are caring and friendly, the meals seem nice and residents always happy.
Rooms & Pricing
$350,000 - $755,000 · 188 rooms · Concessional residents welcome
| John Read House - Classic Courtyard | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| Merewether Partial Views | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| John Read House - Classic Shared Ensuite | 1 | Shared | 27m2 | |
| John Read House - Twin | 2 | Shared | 27m2 | |
| John Read House - Suite | 1 | Ensuite | Average room size is 24-25m2 | |
| Keppel House - Dudley View | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Keppel House - Dudley Standard | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Keppel House - Merewether Garden View | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Dudley Standard Sea View | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Dudley Garden Access | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Keppel House - Merewether Standard | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Dudley Superior Garden Access Sea View | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| Keppel House - Merewether Superior Sea View | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| John Read House - Deluxe Ocean View | 1 | Ensuite | 24m2 | |
| John Read - Garden | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| John Read House - Classic Plus | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| John Read Classic | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| Gosford Dementia Secure Unit Ocean | 1 | Ensuite | 23m2 | |
| John Read House Superior View | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| John Read House Superior Courtyard | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| Gosford DSU Ocean View | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 | |
| Gosford DSU | 1 | Ensuite | 14-22m2 |
About the Staff
Types of staff employed
The average resident at Whiddon Redhead received 224 minutes of total daily care from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. This is 111% of their daily total care target of 201 minutes set by the Australian government based on the unique needs of their residents.
Things to know
About the operator
- Operated by The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of NSW
- Is Commonwealth government subsidised
- ABN: 49082385091
Safety Checks
- Certification valid
- Has not received notice of sanction
- Is accredited
Location
120 Redhead Road Redhead 2290 NSWQuestions
What is the ACQSC star rating of Whiddon Redhead?
Whiddon Redhead has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Whiddon Redhead?
Whiddon Redhead has 22 different types of rooms which range in price between $350,000 and $755,000 maximum refundable accomodation deposit.
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