UPA Aged Care | Rathgar Lodge

241 Queen St, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia

RSL LifeCare Home Care is a community-based home care service operating across NSW and the ACT, providing support to help clients remain living independently at home. The service offers both privately funded and government-funded programmes, including Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Veterans' Home Care, and DVA Community Nursing. Care plans are co-designed with clients using a health and wellness approach, delivered by qualified and trained support workers. As an RSL organisation, RSL LifeCare has a particular focus on serving veterans and their families alongside the broader community.

126 North St, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia

St Catherine's Villa is a newly redeveloped residential aged care community with 62 units located at 126 North Street, Grafton NSW, operated by the not-for-profit Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT). The home features private single suites with ensuite bathrooms, arranged around an internal streetscape centred on a mature fig tree that anchors the facility's long history in the local community. Round-the-clock care is delivered by registered and enrolled nurses and dedicated care staff, with allied health support from physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists on site. Specialist care options include dementia care and palliative and end-of-life care, complemented by medical services such as geriatrician consultations, mental health advisors, and pharmacy services. Communal amenities include a café, chapel, library, hair and beauty salon, barbecue area, and gardens, alongside a broad activity programme.

125 Crown St, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia

This large aged care home in Grafton offers comprehensive residential care, including a secure wing for those living with dementia. The atmosphere is designed to be vibrant and family-focused, with plenty of open, naturally lit spaces and three beautiful gardens for residents to enjoy. A distinctive feature is their focus on wellbeing and creative ageing programs, alongside a lively social calendar that includes high teas, outings, and community festivals. The facility provides 110 rooms and is located centrally within the Grafton community.

206 Arthur St, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia

Dougherty Villa is a residential aged care facility located at 206 Arthur St, Grafton NSW, operated by the community-owned not-for-profit Clarence Village Limited. The facility offers 74 single ensuite rooms with 24-hour personalised care for both permanent and respite residents, including a secure dementia wing called Rose Cottage. Accommodation is priced at a maximum refundable deposit of $550,000 or a maximum daily payment of $119.95, with combination payment options available. Amenities include a hairdressing salon with two visiting hairdressers per week, a multipurpose room and chapel, beautiful gardens with a fish pond and gazebo, and a Frangipani Room offering aromatherapy, foot care, and beauty services. Originally constructed in the early 1990s as a 40-bed hostel, the facility has since grown and been modernised, including a Waratah Wing added in 2018.

194 Turf St, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia

Clarence Village Limited is a 100% community-owned, not-for-profit aged care organisation based in Grafton, NSW, that has been caring for seniors in the Clarence Valley since 1970. It operates three facilities: Clarence Village (independent living with 1–2 bedroom units), Clarence Village on Queen (supported living with ensuite rooms and private courtyards), and Dougherty Villa (residential aged care with 74 single ensuite rooms providing 24-hour personalised care). Dougherty Villa includes Rose Cottage, a secure dementia-specific wing with its own kitchen, dining, lounge, and activity room opening to landscaped gardens. Accommodation at Dougherty Villa is available with a maximum refundable deposit of $550,000 and maximum daily payments of $119.95, payable as a lump sum, daily payment, or combination.

166 Queen St, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia

Clarence Village on Queen is a supported living facility at 166 Queen St, Grafton NSW 2460, operated by Clarence Village — a community-owned not-for-profit organisation serving seniors in the Clarence Valley since 1970. The facility was acquired by Clarence Village in 2009 and provides supported accommodation for people who want the social aspects of community life with cooking and maintenance taken care of. Each unit features a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, a large ensuite, an airy bedroom, and a living area with a private courtyard. Nutritious meals are prepared and cooked daily, and residents gather in a shared dining room to socialise with friends and visiting family. Rent is set at a fixed percentage of the aged pension plus rent assistance, making costs predictable and affordable for eligible residents.