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Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether

251 Scenic Drive, Merewether NSW 2291

Aged care homeGovernment rating 4 out of 5

Deposits (RAD) $725,000 to $830,000

Daily payments (DAP) $167.45 to $191.70 a day

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

81–90% of places taken at the last report.
Government rating updated May 2026

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At a glance

The Australian Government’s published results for this home

Updated May 2026

Government rating: 4out of 5

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Good

Oct–Dec 2025

Registered nurse

11of 12 months24/7 in 11 of 12 monthsJul 2025 to Jun 2026

Care each day

192minBelow its 214 targetOct–Dec 2025

Would recommend

100in 1002025 survey

Where it does well11

Residents’ experienceRated Good, 4 out of 5 · 2025 survey
ComplianceRated Excellent, 5 out of 5 · Rated Jan 2025
Quality measuresRated Excellent, 5 out of 5 · Oct–Dec 2025
Food$21 a resident a day, above the $16 average · Jan–Mar 2026
FallsFewer 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
Restrictive practicesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Nine or more medicinesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Antipsychotic medicinesFewer than the national figure · Oct–Dec 2025
Quality StandardsAll 42 requirements met · At its most recent assessment

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

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Rooms and prices

Room types at Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether

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

Room typeSizeBathroomRefundable deposit (RAD)Daily payment (DAP)

Lower Floor RoomSingle room + ensuite · 1 person17 m²Ensuite$725,000$167.45 a day

Deluxe Lower Floor RoomSingle room + ensuite · 1 person17 m²Ensuite$740,000$170.91 a day

Upper Floor SuiteSingle room + ensuite · 1 person31 m²Ensuite$789,000$182.23 a day

Premium Upper Floor SuiteSingle room + ensuite · 1 person31 m²Ensuite$830,000$191.70 a day

Deluxe Upper Floor SuiteSingle room + ensuite · 1 person31 m²Ensuite$830,000$191.70 a day

RAD $725,000
DAP $167.45 a day
Lower Floor Room
- 1 person
- 17 m²
- Private ensuite
RAD $740,000
DAP $170.91 a day
Deluxe Lower Floor Room
- 1 person
- 17 m²
- Private ensuite
RAD $789,000
DAP $182.23 a day
Upper Floor Suite
- 1 person
- 31 m²
- Private ensuite
RAD $830,000
DAP $191.70 a day
Premium Upper Floor Suite
- 1 person
- 31 m²
- Private ensuite
RAD $830,000
DAP $191.70 a day
Deluxe Upper Floor Suite
- 1 person
- 31 m²
- Private ensuite

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

About the home

Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether is a beautiful extra service residential aged care home. Situated in the cosmopolitan beachside suburb of Merewether, Scenic Lodge makes the most of its spectacular location. Residents are able to enjoy views overlooking the beautiful Glenrock Recreation Area and the Pacific Ocean and enjoy access to fully landscaped gardens and walking paths. The quality of care at Scenic Lodge is enhanced by the provision of a stimulating lifestyle and wellbeing program that promotes quality of life, enjoyment and positive ageing based on the personal interests of each resident. Residents enjoy delicious cuisine prepared daily by our own chef using fresh local produce.

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 Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether 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 85% · Most of the time 8% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%93 in 100
Do you feel safe here?Always 92% · Most of the time 8% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Is this place well run?Always 54% · Most of the time 46% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you get the care you need?Always 92% · Most of the time 8% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do staff know what they are doing?Always 38% · Most of the time 62% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Are you encouraged to do as much as possible for yourself?Always 69% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do staff explain things to you?Always 77% · Most of the time 23% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you like the food here?Always 15% · Most of the time 69% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%84 in 100
Do staff follow up when you raise things with them?Always 69% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Are staff kind and caring?Always 92% · Most of the time 0% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do you have a say in your daily activities?Always 100% · Most of the time 0% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
How likely are you to recommend this residential aged care home to someone?100 in 100

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Quality

How the home is rated

The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.

4out of 5Good

Overall rating, published May 2026

Over time

The 4 parts of the rating

Residents’ experience
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
4 out of 5Good
Compliance
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated January 2025
5 out of 5Excellent
Staffing
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
1 out of 5Significant improvement needed
Quality measures
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
5 out of 5Excellent

Quality Standards check: met 42 of 42 requirements at its most recent assessmentShow the 8 standards

The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.

Consumer dignity and choice4
Ongoing assessment and planning with consumers4
Personal care and clinical care

What the stars mean

Excellent
Good
Acceptable

The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.

Daily life

Care and daily life

Permanent care
Respite care
Dementia support
Terminal illness
Caters for cultural, spiritual or ethical food requirements

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $21 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.

Facilities

Activities room
Gazebo
Scenic views
Gardens and landscaping
Herb or vegetable garden
Leisure facilities
Chef prepared meals
Activities and entertainment
Lifestyle activities
Desk
Electric bed
Pay TV options
TV in room
Wi fi and internet
Library
Lounge areas
Patios verandahs and balconies
Dining rooms
Visitor chairs
Kitchenettes
TV room

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

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Address
251 Scenic Drive, Merewether NSW 2291

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Costs

Costs at Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether

Refundable deposit (RAD): $725,000 to $830,000
Daily payment (DAP): $167.45 to $191.70 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 100About the same as the national figure
Residents with a restrictive practiceRestrictive practices19 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with unplanned weight lossUnplanned weight loss5 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents who had a fallFalls and major injury24 in 100Fewer than 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 medicinesMedicines31 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents given an antipsychotic medicineMedicines6 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 workers192 minutes · target 214

22 minutes under its target

Care from registered nurses37 minutes · target 44

7 minutes under its target

That’s 3 hours 12 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. Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether reported one on site around the clock in 11 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: not on site 24/7
Aug: on site 24/7
Sep: on site 24/7
Oct: on site 24/7
Nov: on site 24/7
Dec: on site 24/7
Jan: on site 24/7
Feb: on site 24/7
Mar: on site 24/7
Apr: on site 24/7
May: on site 24/7
Jun: 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

251 Scenic Drive, Merewether NSW 2291.

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Services and supports for daily living4

Organisation’s service environment4

Feedback and complaints4

Human resources4

Organisational governance4

Improvement needed

Significant improvement needed