Germanus Kent House | Southern Cross Care WA
20 Dickson Dr, Broome WA 6725, Australia
Run by Southern Cross Care (WA) · 8 homes
Google reviewers rate this 4.8★ (11 reviews)
- Type
- Residential aged care
- Established
- 2008
- Nursing
- 24/7
- dementia
- palliative
Germanus Kent House is a residential aged care facility in Broome, Western Australia, caring for the local community since 2008. The 55-bed facility was purpose-built to provide modern accommodation and support while reflecting the natural beauty and vibrant culture of the Kimberley region, with earthy tones and floor-to-ceiling windows. The facility specialises in low and high care, with dedicated services for residents with dementia, supported by Registered Nurses and carers on-site 24 hours a day. Residents receive specialist support from allied health professionals including physiotherapists and podiatrists, with access to activities, a chapel with regular mass services, and a therapy room. The facility prioritises culturally appropriate care for residents, acknowledging its location on Yawuru traditional land.
Amenities
- ✓ hairdresser
- ✓ chapel
- ✓ garden
Activities & lifestyle
- ✓ social events
Allied health services
✓ 24/7 nursing on-site
Cultural & language fit
- Cultural focus
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Quality & compliance
- My Aged Care sub-ratings
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The star rating, broken down (May 2026 extract): The four areas the Australian Government scores every home on each quarter — the overall Star Rating is calculated from them. Source: the Department of Health and Aged Care's Star Ratings quarterly data extract (May 2026).
4/5
Residents' experience
5/5
Compliance
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality measures
Care time delivered: 210 minutes per resident per day (target 205), of which 50 from a registered nurse.
- Compliance action The regulator (the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission) can take formal action when a home falls short of the standards — from a direction to improve, up to a Notice of Non-Compliance or sanctions. "None current" means no action was recorded against this home in the Government's latest quarterly extract (May 2026).
- Notice of Non-Compliance (NCN)
Fees
| Room | Max RAD Refundable Accommodation Deposit — a lump sum paid on entry and refunded when the resident leaves. The published figure is the maximum; the agreed price can be lower. | Max DAP / day Daily Accommodation Payment — the pay-as-you-go alternative to the lump sum, charged per day. Residents choose a RAD, a DAP, or a mix of both. | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Room with Shared Ensuite shared bathroom between two adjoining single rooms · verandah · bedside table · built-in wardrobe · personal storage space · individually controlled reverse cycle air-conditioning · electronic high/low adjustable bed | $400,000 | $83.40 | 14 m² |
| Classic Companion Room shared ensuite · verandah · bedside table · built-in wardrobe · personal storage space · individually controlled reverse cycle air-conditioning · electronic high/low adjustable bed | $400,000 | $83.40 | 13 m² |
| Classic Room with Private Ensuite private ensuite · verandah · bedside table · built-in wardrobe · personal storage space · individually controlled reverse cycle air-conditioning · electronic high/low adjustable bed | $450,000 | $93.82 | 14 m² |
Maximum published prices — means-tested government support can reduce what you actually pay. Source: the provider's published pricing.
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