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20 May 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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30 Lynhaven Crescent, Ulmarra NSW 2462
Deposit (RAD) $500,000
Daily payment (DAP) $115.48 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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Located on the banks of the Clarence River in the quaint town of Ulmarra, Rathgar Lodge is only a short drive from Grafton, yet enjoys a peaceful rural outlook. Rathgar Lodge is an Ageing in Place facility, fully accredited with the Aged Care Standards offering two levels of care. A low care 20 bed hostel and a 12 bed secure special care wing, specialising in dementia care. Our staff offer the highest possible standard of care, being responsive to each individual resident's needs. Spacious living and dining provide relaxing areas for day to day and group activities. Skilled and caring staff are always on hand to nurture and support the residents, providing a family environment. The purpose built, fully secure dementia specific care unit offers the very best of care and security. The pleasant surroundings have been thoughtfully designed to ensure living and dining areas are restful and functional. A private secure courtyard with picturesque gar
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 Rathgar Lodge 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 June 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. Rathgar Lodge 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 $17 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Bedside table, Built in wardrobe, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Pleasant decor, Cooling and heating, Furnished room
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
30 Lynhaven Crescent, Ulmarra NSW 2462
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Rathgar Lodge 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 49 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. Rathgar Lodge 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
It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.
Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
30 Lynhaven Crescent, Ulmarra NSW 2462.
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 3 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
They have a very nice bus.
Great friendly staff, area the clean great room have seen about over the year and this one is up with the best
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 3 out of 5.
Very clean and friendly staff
Rathgar has really come on in the past month. Activities for the patients is fun, food has improved. Staff are great, friendly and always there for the families and patients. They work so hard and have so much patience. Hope they all know how much we appreciate the good work.
Rated 4 out of 5.
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