Cooinda Aged Care Home, Lithgow VIC

Cooinda aged care home is located: 38 Maple Cres, Lithgow NSW 2790 • Tel: (02) 6351 4071

Introducing a bright, new day for Lithgow’s senior community

Cooinda has been an important community asset for Lithgow since 1968. The home has seen various additions and upgrades over the past 50 years and the recent addition of a brand new 36 bed wing signals the exciting next stage of development for Cooinda.

Learn about this home’s history

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Premium services

Standard Room

Large room with garden view features a desk and private ensuite.

18m²

Premium Room

Extra-large, modern room with choice of either garden or mountain view, premium furniture & fittings including bedside table, armchair, air conditioning and private ensuite.

25m²

Deluxe Room

Extra-large, modern room with garden view, king bed, premium furniture & fittings including built in drawers, bedside table, desk & chair, air conditioning and private ensuite.

33m²

Premium Room with Balcony

Extra-large, modern room with outdoor area overlooking a mountain view, premium furniture & fittings including built in drawers, bedside table, desk & chair, air conditioning and private ensuite.

30m²

All rooms feature:

Built in wardrobe
Electric bed
Smoke & heat detectors
Fire sprinkler system
Wi-Fi (opted as an additional service)

Access to:

Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area

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For specialty aged care, turn to Cooinda

Residents of Cooinda would be the first to tell you that it’s the place they’re proud to call home. With 84 single rooms, including a secure 12 bed memory support unit, private ensuites and state-of-the-art amenities, we offer the most comprehensive range of services, including:

Residential aged care

Palliative care

Secure dementia care

Respite care

Services + Amenities

Since its 1968 beginnings as a 25 bed hostel, Cooinda has undergone many upgrades and additions over the years to ensure quality care for its residents. Today, progress continues under the ownership of Respect, Cooinda thrives as a model for aged care with further developments planned for a bright future. *Some services are part of Respect's Premium Services bundle (Higher Every Day Living Services). Please refer to our Premium Services brochure for full details.

Experienced team

It’s important to know what to look for in an aged care facility. Cooinda provides residents with access to skilled clinical staff and specialists.

Housekeeping services (cleaning, rubbish removal)
Personal care assistants (dressing, hygienic care and more)
Registered nurses (daily/on call evenings) and physiotherapist

Tailored services

Our social team arranges special activities and therapy sessions. Residents also have frequent visits from specialists, such as:

Podiatrists
Dieticians
Audiologists
Optometrists
Hairdressers
Hearing & music therapy
Dental services

Nutrition

Nutritious meals are always available to support the health and wellbeing of our residents.

Three meals daily, including two hot meals
Prepared fresh, on site
Seasonally rotated menu
Healthy and well balanced
Available snacks

Activities + excursions

Keeping active benefits the mental, physical and emotional health of older people. That’s why at Cooinda, we have a leisure and lifestyle officer who plans a lively social calendar of entertainment, events and activities.

Sense of community

Cooinda is committed to providing each resident with a sense of belonging. Within a large facility, it’s especially important to treat everyone as a person, not a patient. The culture at Cooinda is filled with heart, which spurs genuine friendships among residents and staff.

In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit Cooinda anytime. For added peace of mind, remote video calls are always available. Our team is skilled to assist with technology to set up a successful video call.

What families are saying

I am so happy that my Dad is being cared so well. I had a bad experience putting my Mum into care, and didn't want my dad to suffer the same way. Masters Lodge/Respect have have shown care, dignity and personal interaction, with my Dad better than I could have hoped for. Please keep doing what you are doing.

Cheryl Phillips

Family of resident at Masters Lodge

01 / 02

I just want to say that I love the new dining area at Woodhaven. I turned the first sod over two years ago when the project started and now, we have a dining room that feels like a very nice restaurant, it is amazing. The meals coming out of the new kitchen are delicious. It was so worth the wait.

Elva Smallwood

Resident at Woodhaven

02 / 02

Explanation of fees at Cooinda

Your own personal circumstances and financial situation will influence the amount you pay for your place in an aged care home. The Government determines how much you pay or may be required to contribute. For some people the Government will pay for most of the costs and for others, that can afford to, the Government will ask you to contribute more. We have a range of options that cater to everybody, no matter what their financial situation is.

Basic daily fee

This fee covers the cost of day-to-day services, such as meals, cleaning, laundry and facilities management, and is payable by all residents.

Based on current rate:

$66.80

$24,382

The basic daily fee = 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. This changes twice per year.

Hotelling supplement contribution

This supplement covers daily living expenses such as cleaning, meals, and laundry, over and above the basic daily fee.

Payable depending on the resident’s assessable assets and income. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

Daily cap:

$22.15

Non-clinical care contribution

This covers the cost of non-clinical services like social support, lifestyle activities, and administration.

Payable depending on the resident’s assessable assets and income. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

Daily cap:

$105.30

Lifetime cap:

$135,318.69 or

the resident has been in aged care for more than four years.

Learn more out financial Government assistance at: myagedcare.gov.au

Accommodation cost

This covers the cost of living in a residential aged care home. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

How will I know if I’m eligible for financial assistance for aged care?

Financial assistance is available to those who truly need it. A means assessment will determine your eligibility based on your financial situation.

The Australian Government will pay your aged care costs if:

Your income is below:

$34,762.00

Your assets are below:

$63,000.00

You pay full if:

Your income is greater than:

$33,849.40

Your assets are greater than:

$210,555.20

What are my options if I am self-funding my aged care accommodation?

The good news is, if you are paying for your accommodation costs without Government assistance, you have a choice as to how you pay:

Option 1: RAD

A lump sum payment:

$575,000 Standard room

$625,000 Premium room

$650,000 Premium - balcony room

$650,000 Deluxe room

RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home, less 2% per annum (maximum 5 years).

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$132.80 Standard room

$144.35 Premium room

$150.12 Premium - balcony room

$150.12 Deluxe room

DAP = Daily Accommodation Payment
Rental-style, non-refundable payments.

Option 3: RAD + DAP

A combination of 50% RAD + 50% DAP
50% refundable when you leave the home, less 2% per annum (maximum 5 years).

Example of combination payment of a standard room:
50% refundable deposit (RAD) of $287,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $66.40

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Cooinda, it’s important for you and your loved ones to have an honest, open discussion. After all, this may be a significant lifestyle change, which can bring about many questions. To help you have the conversation, we’ve detailed key steps for those considering aged care.

View key steps

To set up an in-home consultation, please reach out to our Customer Relationship Consultant.

Jacqui Brownlow 0481 097 301

Jacqui Brownlow
0481 097 301

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We're happy to answer them! Please provide your details below and we'll get back to you, plus send you an info kit brochure about Cooinda.

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