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Tony M.
13 May 2026My dad needed an urgent place and they let him move in, in days. Staff are happy, friendly and helpful, especially as they help my dad acclimatises to his new world. I feel he is in good hands.
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14-24 King William Road, Wayville SA 5034
Deposits (RAD) $700,000 to $750,000
Daily payments (DAP) $161.67 to $173.22 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
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Surrounded by jacaranda trees and landscaped gardens whilst being close to both the city parklands and the cafés and boutique shopping in Hyde Park, The Lodge enjoys one of Adelaide’s finest addresses. Recent extensive renovations have created bespoke aged care facilities whilst maintaining the traditional character of the elegant original buildings. A secure support unit supports residents who need specialised dementia care. All meals are cooked on-site daily by our chef with cooked meals served for breakfast and three courses served for lunch and dinner each day. Health professionals visit regularly including speech pathologists, podiatrists and dentists. Our physiotherapist and occupational therapist supervise the on-site gym which features specially designed equipment for building strength, increasing fitness and improving or maintaining mobility. There is also a varied social program that residents can choose to participate in including crafts, games and physical activities.
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 Eldercare The 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 August 2024
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. Eldercare The 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: Pleasant decor, Bedside table, Built in wardrobe, Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
14-24 King William Road, Wayville SA 5034
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Eldercare The 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 34 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. Eldercare The 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
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
14-24 King William Road, Wayville SA 5034.
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.
My dad needed an urgent place and they let him move in, in days. Staff are happy, friendly and helpful, especially as they help my dad acclimatises to his new world. I feel he is in good hands.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Just found out that my Grandma has been considering meeting her maker earlier than expected due to her not understanding any of the people caring for her and them not being able to understand her. I'm all for diversity but this is so unethical to have a company wide use of English issue. Maybe if they were paid a little above the minimum wage (same as McDonald's) to care for people with dementia there would be a higher respect for residents, carers and management alike
My Sister was beautifully cared for at The Lodge. The Staff in all areas were kind, courteous and thoughtful at all times to our dear Sue. Sue made some really lovely friends during her time at The Lodge. We were extremely grateful to the Staff, for their kindness and respect not only to Sue but to our family on our regular visits. The rooms, gardens and the cleanliness were important in our decision and we were not disappointed Thank you for looking after our beloved sister Sue. Judy and family .
Visiting my mother, and the care is superb.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Dont be fooled by nice surroundings and up market area. Lack of staff, especially on weekends. Lack of basic cares. Lack of experienced carers, especially regarding confused residents. Second rate meals. All this for the bargain price of $475,000 for a small room and $2000 per month in fees!! I had several meetings with incidents that had occurred with my dad. Nothing ever changed. My dad is now in a lovely facility where there are adequate staff who are genuinely caring. It all starts at management and Eldercare is severly lacking in that department also.
Some nurses run the place like a prison, my family members have been spoken to like criminals, especially when there was miscommunication with visiting hours can be very unprofessional.
I had a wonderful experience with my Mum at The Lodge. The staff were friendly to all residents and interactions were caring and compassionate. The rooms and facilities were all up to date and they are offer a wide range of activities for residents. Nothing was too much trouble and a carer always came within 10mins after using the call bell. The other residents were happy and friendly and interacted with each other too. I highly recommend The Lodge.
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