Oolong Hostel – Residential Aged Care in Howlong, New South Wales

Oolong Hostel, operated by UNITED PROTESTANT ASSOCIATION OF NSW LIMITED, provides residential aged care in Howlong, NSW, offering a focus on promoting residents' independence and well-being.

Quick facts

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Ratings and quality

Australian Government aged care ratings

Overall star rating5
Resident Experience4
Staffing5.00
Compliance5
Quality Measures4

Google reviews

Google rating4.70
Google review count

Care services and capabilities

Dementia care
Respite care
Palliative care
24/7 nursing1
Secure unit
Couples rooms

Care Services at Oolong Hostel

Healthcare services at Oolong Hostel include weekly visits from a local doctor, regular visits from a podiatrist, and weekly onsite hairdressing services. The facility also provides 24/7 nursing care and access to allied health professionals.

Accommodation & Amenities

Oolong Hostel offers a seven-day activity plan organised by staff and volunteers. This includes outings, exercise classes, bowls, movies, bingo, musical entertainment, and visits by Red Cross volunteers. The facility also boasts beautiful landscaped gardens for residents to enjoy.

Daily life

Residents at Oolong Hostel can engage in a variety of social and physical activities, including outings to neighbouring towns, exercise classes, bowls, movies, bingo, and musical entertainment. Red Cross volunteers also provide hand and nail care.

Meals and dining

Residents enjoy home-cooked meals served daily in Oolong's spacious dining rooms. The emphasis is on providing nutritious and delicious food to meet dietary needs.

Accommodation

Oolong Hostel offers 30 spacious single rooms, each with an ensuite. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with familiar and cherished possessions. Room pricing at this facility is calculated using a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP). Contact the admissions team for a personalised quote.

Team

Oolong Hostel has a team of experienced care staff well-trained in meeting the diverse care needs of all residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Pricing and payment overview

A residential aged care room may be paid for using a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP), or a combination of both. Other fees can include the basic daily fee and means-tested contributions.

Actual aged care costs depend on assessment, room type, funding arrangements and current provider pricing. Contact the provider or My Aged Care for current pricing information.

How to apply

  1. Contact My Aged Care to discuss an ACAT assessment.
  2. Contact the home to ask about suitability and availability.
  3. Arrange a tour.
  4. Confirm room availability, current costs and next steps.

You can contact the home before approval to ask questions, arrange a tour and understand whether it may suit your parent.

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