Jallarah

Jallarah aged care home is located: 10 South Terrace, Meningie, SA 5264 • Tel: (08) 8575 1317

A Thoughtfully Designed Home in a Beautiful Elevated Setting

Jallarah offers 29 single rooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom. Meals are provided daily, along with 24-hour personal care support. Residents are also encouraged to bring their own furnishings and personal touches to make their space feel truly like home. Electric beds are supplied by Jallarah for added comfort and support. The home features a range of welcoming communal areas, including a combined dining and living space, as well as two additional sitting rooms that can be booked for private family gatherings. A varied lifestyle and activities program is offered to support engagement and wellbeing. Each resident has a personalised care plan that is regularly reviewed to ensure their individual needs are met. Medical care is provided through visiting doctors from Coorong Medical Centre.

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Courtyard Room

Single room + ensuite

The room includes quality bedroom furnishings such as a high/low electric bed, bedside table, built-in wardrobe, lockable storage, air-conditioning and a private ensuite with a 3-in-1 light, exhaust, and heat system. Additional features include pressure-relieving mattresses (provided as required), nurse call points, and provision for landline telephone connection. Each room is fitted with curtains, well-maintained painted walls, fly screens on windows, and durable vinyl flooring throughout.

14m²

North Facing Lakeview

Single room + ensuite

This room type offers beautiful views across Lake Albert, along with well-appointed furnishings designed for comfort and convenience. Each room includes a high/low electric bed, bedside table, built-in wardrobe, and lockable storage, as well as air-conditioning and a private ensuite featuring a 3-in-1 light, exhaust, and heating system. Additional features include quality bedding with pressure-relieving mattresses (provided as required), nurse call points, and provision for landline telephone connection. The room is finished with fabric curtains, well-maintained painted walls, fly-screened windows, and durable vinyl flooring.

14m²

Deluxe Room

Single room + ensuite

This room type is fitted with quality bedroom furnishings, including a high/low electric bed, bedside table, built-in wardrobe, and lockable storage. Comfort is supported with air conditioning and a private ensuite featuring a 3-in-1 ducted exhaust, light, and heating system. Additional features include quality bedding with pressure-relieving mattresses (provided as required), nurse call points, and provision for landline telephone connection. The room is finished with fabric curtains, well-maintained painted walls, fly-screened windows, and durable vinyl flooring.

17m²

All rooms feature:

Built in wardrobe
Staff call points
Ensuite
Quality fittings and fixtures
24 hours a day nurse call system
Adjustable bed
Emergency call system
Bedside table
Lockable storage
Overbed table

Access to:

Lounge & sitting area • Dining room • Garden • Outdoor areas

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Enjoy a full range of specialised aged care services at Respect Jallarah

Our team takes the time to get to know what you need, but also what you enjoy, so we can support you in a way that still lets you live life on your terms. The staff here aren’t just experienced, but also warm, approachable, and genuinely care about making your day better. More than anything, we want you to feel comfortable, respected, and right at home.

Residential aged care

Respite care

Hairdressing (additional service)

Additional Allied Health services

Registered nurse rostered 24/7

24 hour nurse call system

Services + Amenities

At Jallarah, residents are supported to live each day in a way that suits them. This might mean enjoying the privacy and comfort of their own room, or taking part in activities and spending time with others. A range of accommodation options are available, with care tailored to individual needs, routines, and preferences. The lifestyle program offers regular opportunities to stay active, engaged, and connected. Some services are included as part of Respect’s Premium Services (Higher Everyday Living Services). For full details, please refer to the Premium Services brochure.

Experienced team

You can rest easy, every day. Our committed, passionate team is available around the clock to provide residents with the highest level of care and support.

Registered nurses (24 hours/day)
Visiting community groups, entertainers and outings
Regular bus outings, including picnics and BBQs
Visits from local schools and charity organisations
Arts and crafts

Tailored services

Residents also have access to tailored services (including frequent visits from specialists) such as:

Physiotherapists
Podiatrists
Speech pathologists
Dieticians
Optometrists
Hairdressers
Music therapists
Councellors
Psychologist
Occupational therapists

Nutrition

Residents enjoy fresh-cooked meals each day, prepared by our qualified catering team with a focus on comfort, choice and nutrition.

Healthy and well balanced
Special dietary requirements or restrictions accommodated
Tasty and nutritious hot meals every day
Seasonal, dietitian-reviewed menus
Dietary needs and preferences assessed on admission
Daily menu choices
Catering team of a chef, cook and assistants

Activities + excursions

Leisure and recreation are an important part of life at Jallarah, and there’s something for everyone. Our dedicated lifestyle team offers a creative and engaging program that includes outings, celebrations, social groups, church visits, religious ceremonies and regular entertainment, and with our own bus, it’s easy for residents to get out and enjoy community activities. We encourage social independence, inviting residents to join in while always respecting personal choice, and we’re happy to tailor individual programs when preferred.

Sense of community

We see our residents as individuals, not patients. Here, staff and residents often become like extended family, creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. It's a place where meaningful friendships flourish and residents are supported to stay active and connected, both within our home and in the wider community.

In person + video calls

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

Explanation of fees at Jallarah

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 contributes towards everyday living costs such as meals, cleaning, laundry, utilities and day-to-day services.

Based on current rate:

$68.93 per day

$25,159.45 per year

The basic daily fee is paid by all residents and is set by the Australian Government at 85% of the single basic Age Pension. The rate is reviewed twice a year.

Hotelling supplement contribution

This is an additional contribution towards everyday living costs such as meals, cleaning and laundry.

Whether you pay a hotelling contribution, and how much you pay, depends on your income and assets. Services Australia will determine the amount as part of your means assessment.

Daily cap:

$22.15

Non-clinical care contribution

This is a contribution towards the cost of your non-clinical care and support.

Whether you pay this contribution, and how much you pay, depends on your income and assets. Services Australia will determine the amount as part of your means assessment.

Daily cap:

$109.45

Lifetime cap:

$140,652.80 or

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

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

Accommodation cost

The amount you need to pay towards your accommodation depends on your income and assets. Services Australia will complete a means assessment and determine whether the Australian Government will contribute towards your accommodation costs.

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

If you have lower income and assets, the Australian Government may pay some or all of your accommodation costs. As a guide, the current means assessment starts with:

Income free area:

$36,454.60 per year

Asset free area:

$66,500

To better understand your current situation, you can use the My Aged Care Fee Estimator here.

Everyone's circumstances are different

The Australian Government sets aged care fees and means assessment rules, and many of the rates are indexed regularly. Services Australia will confirm the fees and contributions that apply to you. Our team can explain room prices and payment options, but we recommend seeking independent financial advice when deciding how to pay for your accommodation.

Learn more about residential aged care fees
Australian Government residential aged care fees and charges

The amounts shown on this page are current from 1 October 2026.

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:

$370,000 Courtyard Room

$420,000 Courtyard Room (Renovated)

$470,000 Deluxe Room

$470,000 North Facing Lakeview

$520,000 North Facing Lakeview (Renovated)

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

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$86.27 Courtyard Room

$97.92 Courtyard Room (Renovated)

$109.58 Deluxe Room

$109.58 North Facing Lakeview

$121.24 North Facing Lakeview (Renovated)

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 $185,000
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $43.13

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Jallarah, 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.

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