Burrowa House

79 Ford Street, Boorowa NSW 2586

Aged care home

Deposit (RAD) $550,000

Daily payment (DAP) $127.03 a day

Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.

91–100% of places taken at the last report. Ask early about a room.

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At a glance

The Australian Government’s published results for this home

Registered nurse: 4of 12 months24/7 in 4 of 12 monthsJul 2025 to Jun 2026
Care each day: 275minAbove its 204 targetOct–Dec 2025
Would recommend: 100in 1002025 survey

Where it does well

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Residents’ experienceRated Good, 4 out of 5 · 2025 survey
ComplianceRated Good, 4 out of 5 · Rated Mar 2025
Pressure injuriesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Falls with a major injuryFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Unplanned weight lossFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Antipsychotic medicinesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025

Worth asking about4

Food$15 a resident a day, below the $16 average · Jan–Mar 2026
Restrictive practicesMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Nine or more medicinesMore than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Quality Standards2 of 42 requirements not met · At its most recent assessment

Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.

Rooms and prices

Room types at Burrowa House

These are room types, not confirmed vacancies. Ask the home which rooms are free right now.

Room typeSizeBathroomRefundable deposit (RAD)Daily payment (DAP)

Standard RoomSingle room + ensuite · 1 person20m² min.Ensuite$550,000$127.03 a day

RAD $550,000
DAP $127.03 a day
Standard Room
- 1 person
- 20m² min.
- Private ensuite

Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.

Residents and families

What residents and families say

Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Burrowa House in the 2025 survey.

AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.

Do staff treat you with respect?Always 75% · Most of the time 17% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do you feel safe here?Always 75% · Most of the time 25% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Is this place well run?Always 67% · Most of the time 33% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you get the care you need?Always 67% · Most of the time 33% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do staff know what they are doing?Always 50% · Most of the time 42% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Are you encouraged to do as much as possible for yourself?Always 50% · Most of the time 42% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do staff explain things to you?Always 58% · Most of the time 25% · Some of the time 17% · Never 0%83 in 100
Do you like the food here?Always 25% · Most of the time 50% · Some of the time 25% · Never 0%75 in 100
Do staff follow up when you raise things with them?Always 67% · Most of the time 25% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Are staff kind and caring?Always 58% · Most of the time 42% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you have a say in your daily activities?Always 75% · Most of the time 8% · Some of the time 17% · Never 0%83 in 100
How likely are you to recommend this residential aged care home to someone?100 in 100

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Daily life

Care and daily life

Permanent care
Respite care
Dementia support
Terminal illness

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $15 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.

Facilities

Nurse call system
Dining rooms
Kitchenettes
Leisure facilities
Library
Lounge areas
Wi fi and internet
Activities room
Tea and coffee facilities
Chef prepared meals

In the rooms: Built in wardrobe, Cooling and heating, Overbed table, Furnished room, Ensuite bathroom

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Address
79 Ford Street, Boorowa NSW 2586

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Costs

Costs at Burrowa House

Refundable deposit (RAD): $550,000
Daily payment (DAP): $127.03 a day
Basic daily fee: Everyone pays it, for meals, cleaning, laundry and utilities.
Contributions based on your means: Depend on your income and assets. Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
Higher everyday living fee: Optional, for extra services. A home can only ask you to agree to it after you move in.

Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.

Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)

Health

Health results

Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.

Residents with a pressure injuryPressure injuries0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with a restrictive practiceRestrictive practices55 in 100More than the national figure
Residents with unplanned weight lossUnplanned weight loss0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents who had a fallFalls and major injury32 in 100About the same as the national figure
Residents who had a fall with a major injuryFalls and major injury0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents taking 9 or more medicinesMedicines85 in 100More than the national figure
Residents given an antipsychotic medicineMedicines0 in 100Fewer than the national figure

What each result meansShow

Pressure injuriesDamage to the skin and the tissue under it, caused by pressure or rubbing, often over bony areas like hips and heels.
Restrictive practicesAny action that limits a person’s rights or freedom of movement. It should only ever be a last resort. This measure doesn’t count medicines.
Unplanned weight lossLosing weight without trying, which can lead to other health problems.
Falls and major injuryA major injury means a broken bone, a dislocated joint or a serious head injury.
MedicinesTaking 9 or more medicines at once, and antipsychotic medicines. Antipsychotics given for a diagnosed psychosis aren’t counted.

Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.

Staff

Staff and care time

Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.

All care, from nurses and care workers275 minutes · target 204

71 minutes above its target

Care from registered nurses78 minutes · target 42

36 minutes above its target

That’s 4 hours 35 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.

A registered nurse on site, day and night

Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Burrowa House reported one on site around the clock in 4 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.

Jul: on site 24/7
Aug: on site 24/7
Sep: not on site 24/7
Oct: on site 24/7
Nov: on site 24/7
Dec: not on site 24/7
Jan: not on site 24/7
Feb: not on site 24/7
Mar: not on site 24/7
Apr: not on site 24/7
May: not on site 24/7
Jun: not on site 24/7

Next steps

Moving into an aged care home, step by step

It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.

Get an aged care assessmentIt decides whether you can move into an aged care home, and it’s free. You must be 65 or older (50 or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or people who are homeless or at risk of it).Apply online (opens in a new tab), or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Have a means assessmentServices Australia looks at your income and assets to work out what you’ll pay. Your money doesn’t affect whether you can move in.Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
Visit and compare homesAsk to see the room types and the shared spaces.
Apply to the homes you likeEach home has its own application. Ask when a room might be free.
Agree your costs in writingBefore you move in, the home sets out your room price and fees in an agreement for you to sign. Take your time, and ask someone you trust to read it with you.

Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

Location

79 Ford Street, Boorowa NSW 2586.

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