Whiddon Kelso – Residential Aged Care in Kelso, New South Wales

Whiddon Kelso, operated by THE FRANK WHIDDON MASONIC HOMES OF NEW SOUTH WALES, provides specialised care services including secure dementia care and various therapy programmes.

Quick facts

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Ratings and quality

Australian Government aged care ratings

Overall star rating4
Resident Experience3
Staffing4.00
Compliance5
Quality Measures1

Google reviews

Google rating3.30
Google review count

Care services and capabilities

Dementia care1
Respite care
Palliative care
24/7 nursing1
Secure unit1
Couples rooms1

Care and services at Whiddon Kelso

The facility provides 24-hour care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pet therapy, music programmes, literature groups, and pen pals programmes.

Daily life at Whiddon Kelso

Residents can engage in award-winning leisure and lifestyle programmes, including the HenPower programme, and enjoy community activities and regular social outings.

Daily life

Residents at Whiddon Kelso can participate in high teas, special dining experiences, shopping and social trips, theme days, parties, and other social activities.

Meals and dining

Residents enjoy freshly cooked meals daily using seasonal and local produce, and the facility offers nutrition programmes.

Accommodation

Whiddon Kelso offers modern private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, in-room televisions, and courtyard views. Traditional wing rooms are spacious with ensuite bathrooms and garden or patio access. The cost of a room here can be paid as a lump sum (RAD), a daily fee (DAP), or a combination. We recommend contacting the provider to confirm exact current costs.

Team

Whiddon Kelso has experienced and qualified staff providing care.

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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