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24 July 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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125 Crown Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Deposits (RAD) $350,000 to $470,000
Daily payments (DAP) $80.84 to $108.55 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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At Whiddon Grafton, we offer you a residential care service that reflects and respects your sense of independence and enjoyment. Whether you just want the reassurance of having help on hand if you need it, or you require more specialised care, Whiddon will work in close partnership with you and your family to create the care plan that’s right for you. Nestled on the banks of the Clarence River in northern NSW, Whiddon Grafton is set in a semirural area, yet is conveniently close to the amenities of town, including Grafton Base Hospital. Our home has beautiful gardens and outdoor areas for our residents to enjoy, and we have won awards in Grafton’s annual Jacaranda Festival for our stunning trees. We offer 110 fully-furnished private and companion rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and garden or courtyard views. Our home provides dementia care in a secure wing with 23 single rooms with ensuite bathrooms, an enclosed courtyard, private lounge and dining area.
Residents and families
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 Whiddon Grafton 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.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated April 2023
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Whiddon Grafton met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $20 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room
Agnosticism, Anglican, Anglican Catholic Church, Atheism, Aust. Aboriginal Trad. Religs., Baha'i, Baptist, Buddhism, Catholic, Chinese Religions, Christian, Church of Christ (Non-denom.), Churches of Christ, Confucianism, Eastern Orthodox, Free Reformed, Greek Orthodox, Hinduism, Humanism, Islam, Japanese Religions, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, Latter-day Saints, Liberal Catholic Church, Lutheran, Macedonian Orthodox, Nature Religions, Oriental Orthodox, Other Christian, Other Protestant, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Presbyterian and Reformed, Rastafarianism, Ratana (Maori), Reformed, Romanian Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Salvation Army, Seventh-day Adventist, Spiritualism, Taoism, Ukrainian Catholic, Ukrainian Orthodox, Uniting Church faith · The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety, inclusive policies and inclusive activities in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
125 Crown Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Whiddon Grafton to arrange a time.
Costs
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
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
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.
That’s 3 hours 48 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whiddon Grafton reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
125 Crown Street, Grafton NSW 2460.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 4 out of 5.
My mother had resided in Whiddon Grafton for over 2 years. It is a most caring, warm , friendly centre . The care is exceptional, the meals are more then adequate and staff are highly commended. Thankyou Whiddon Grafton
Rated 4 out of 5.
Modern, bright and clean. Outdoor water play area for visiting children plus 2 other outdoor courtyard garden areas for enjoyment of residents and visitors.
Rated 4 out of 5.