Anglicare Melva McDonald Lodge
Melva McDonald Lodge, 11 Mavis St, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia
- Type
- Residential aged care
- Operator
- not for profit
This aged care home in Rooty Hill provides residential care with a strong emphasis on community and social connection. Residents enjoy a warm atmosphere, often gathering at Potters Cafe or participating in resident-led activities like 'walk and talk' groups and knitting for charity. The care approach is person-centred, guided by Anglicare's Rhythm of Life® model, and spiritual support is available through a Chaplain. Mealtimes are a social event with choices, and residents can even join a food focus group to contribute to menu planning. The facility aims to provide a supportive and friendly environment where residents feel safe and respected.
Amenities
- ✓ cafe
- ✓ garden
Activities & lifestyle
- ✓ exercise
- ✓ art
- ✓ cooking
- ✓ outings
Cultural & language fit
- Affiliation
- Anglican
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).
3/5
Residents' experience
5/5
Compliance
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality measures
Care time delivered: 234 minutes per resident per day (target 230), of which 47 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).
- Incident management compliance notice (IMCN) Type A
Fees
Fees not publicly disclosed by this provider.
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