Our purpose is to bring joy to those we care for and our service to our residents and their families is underpinned by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. 

To us, quality aged care means supporting people' physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing and we share those stories here. 

We offer Residential Aged Care for our residents which includes respite, dementia, and palliative care. Registered nurses are on-site at all times and allied healthcare services include physiotherapy, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, and dental care. To learn more about our aged care services, click here. 

Understanding aged care is challenging and moving into residential aged care is a significant decision. We're here to support you through the entire process. Follow our residential aged care guide in five key steps below to begin your journey.

Respite care is a short-term stay in a residential aged care home to provide caregivers with a break from caring when they need it. Respite can range anywhere from a single day to a number of weeks in care and can be the result of an emergency situation or a planned period of time. 

In order to receive government-subsidised respite care, you need to have a face-to-face assessment with a qualified assessor to determine your care needs. This can be organised via the My Aged Care Regional Assessment Service. You can also apply for an assessment online or by calling 1800 200 422.

If you are eligible for respite care, you can access up to 63 days of subsidised respite care in a financial year in an Opal HealthCare Care Community where respite is available. You will only need to pay the Basic Daily Care Fee, which is set at 85% of the single age pension.

Dementia isn’t a single disease, but a term used to describe the symptoms of a range of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in the ability to think and perform everyday tasks. It can also lead to changes in personality and behaviour. While there is no cure for dementia, it’s important to keep in mind that it is possible to continue to maintain a good quality of life for many people. For more information, click here.

There are many types of dementia but the most common causes include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Understanding the symptoms associated with each type of dementia can help in ensuring each person’s care needs are met.

Dementia has a huge impact not only on the person who has been diagnosed, but also on those closest to them. Some of the feelings commonly experienced by carers include guilt, grief, loss and even anger. Even if your loved one isn’t ready to move into long-term care, feel free to arrange for a chat with our knowledgeable team who’ll be happy to offer advice or put you in touch with other carers who are going through the same thing and can offer support and understanding.