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Swatee R.
20 January 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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62-76 Huntingfield Drive, Warrnambool VIC 3280
Deposits (RAD) $550,000 to $600,000
Daily payments (DAP) $127.03 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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Warrnambool Riverside Care Community is a warm and inclusive community set in tranquil gardens where everyone is welcome and connection is at the heart of our care. We are well-positioned near the Hopkins River, local beaches and bays, with hospitals and local bus routes within easy distance. Our Care Community features living spaces, both inside and out, to enjoy time with family and friends. Community partners and families regularly bring animals of all shapes and sizes to visit, providing comfort and companionship for residents. We have many gardening enthusiasts who tend to our plants and gardens, and for those who are music-lovers, we encourage music and song around our grand piano. Our residents enjoy staying active and there’s always time for a friendly game of cards. It’s an environment where you’re free to enjoy your interests, independently or with others, continue to learn and try new things, and participate in our home life – so you can enjoy your day, your way.
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 Warrnambool Riverside Care Community in the 2026 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 $14 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe, Pleasant decor
The organisation that runs this home reports cultural safety and inclusive policies in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
62-76 Huntingfield Drive, Warrnambool VIC 3280
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Warrnambool Riverside Care Community 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 46 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. Warrnambool Riverside 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
62-76 Huntingfield Drive, Warrnambool VIC 3280.
Next step
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Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
14/11/2025, @01:15pm, front entrance. A woman receptionist with ginger/yellow curly hair was very rude and seemed careless about her job!!! Please check how many phone calls she is rejecting and ignoring!!!
Nice
The team at Riverside cared for my Mum for 3 weeks before she passed. The care and compassion that Mum was given was amazing. She was treated with dignity and respect. Our family was also supported with cups of tea and food when needed. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend Opal for aged care.
Lovely staff who take great care of mum. They always follow up on inquiries and requests, and make sure to alert the family of any incident, however small, involving mum. I'm very confident that mum is being very well looked after, both physically and emotionally. And the food is exceptional!
It is a beautiful environment and everyone appears happy and friendly