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Robert H.
26 April 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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4 Dietrich Close, Rutherford NSW 2320
Deposits (RAD) $400,000 to $600,000
Daily payments (DAP) $92.38 to $138.58 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
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Rooms and prices
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Rutherford Park Care Community is located in the beautiful Hunter region in a quiet residential area, with all the amenities of the regional town centre of Maitland just 10 minutes’ drive away. Our inclusive, contemporary resort-style Care Community has beautiful mountain views, comes fully equipped with chickens in the gardens and embraces a strong sense of community which provides comfort, support and meaningful connection for our residents and their families and friends.
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 Rutherford Park Care Community 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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Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $13 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe, Pleasant decor
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
4 Dietrich Close, Rutherford NSW 2320
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Rutherford Park Care Community to arrange a time.
Costs
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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 29 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. Rutherford Park Care Community 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
4 Dietrich Close, Rutherford NSW 2320.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
From the day we walked in you could see that the whole staff where the most compassionate people you could ever meet. Both of our parents become residents and were treated as part of the bigger family that lived here. Our father said "this is like a 5 star resort". I can not thank the whole team enough for the way they cared and looked after both of our loved ones from the first day till their last. The whole team from the GM down are nothing short of amazing. Good luck in you retirement Wendy, they have some big shoes to fill.
The people whole staff whole admin team every single person do know why they are there they are for care for residents not just for money. As a young self-being I would recommend this place over other 100+ care homes. Rutherford care community holds special place in my heart.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
I am an aged care acessor,My mother is a resident at Rutherford aged care facility,more then pleased with the medical professional staff,as with the total respect always shown to clients and familys of clients,a is a pleasure to visit the facility,Daryl Morgan.
I've had an excellent experience at Opal Rutherford Park. The staff here are incredibly friendly and always go out of their way to be helpful. They truly care about the residents including my Aunty, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The meals are delicious and thoughtfully prepared, with a great variety to keep things interesting. The outings organized by the facility are well-planned and enjoyable, offering a nice change and a chance to explore new places for all residents. Overall, Opal Rutherford Park is a wonderful, aged care community that goes above to make all residents feel at home.
I find the staff extremely helpful and very pleasant. Staff also are interested in finding out about mum’s likes dislikes, her history and her family so they get to know her better. The care my mother is receiving appears wonderful. There are many activities that residents can participate in if they are capable from morning exercise to sing songs. The food served to my mother looks absolutely delicious. It’s been a month but hope all continues this way in the future
The staff are always friendly, polite and happy to help. The event calendar is great - informs the family of the activities occurring each fortnight. Couldn’t be happier with the room! And the food is fantastic! So glad we chose Rutherford Park! We love visiting, even taking our dog to see Mum.
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