Enjoy living with expert quality care at one of our warm and welcoming Montefiore campuses, where residents and their loved ones can feel at home. Private ensuite rooms set in beautiful grounds, silver service dining and an extensive program of activities are coupled with award-winning clinical and allied health services, staff ratios higher than the industry average, 24/7 onsite nursing and options from low-level care to specialised dementia care.
We can help you choose the level of care that’s right for you, including:
Our Randwick and Hunters Hill campuses offer all levels of care, while our Woollahra campus offers Low Care only.
Our three residential care campuses include the state-of-the-art facilities and five-star accommodation of Randwick, the heritage architecture and intimate atmosphere of Woollahra Manor, and the tranquil, expansive garden setting of the Hunters Hill Hal Goldstein campus.
At Randwick you will find elegantly appointed rooms, concierge services, internationally recognised five-star hotel standards, numerous lounges and communal areas, internal courtyards with surrounding landscaped gardens, and neighbourhoods with quiet places for residents and visitors to enjoy. Randwick also offers one of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the southern hemisphere, incorporating a circular spa for massage therapy and relaxation. The Randwick campus comprises 276 single rooms ranging from classic to deluxe and one-bedroom suites with living rooms and kitchenettes. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, refrigerators, built-in cupboards, flat-panel digital television, internet access and Foxtel connection. Some rooms also include a wet bar and corner display unit, and private balconies or access to a courtyard.
The expansive North Shore campus offers neighbourhood-style accommodation surrounded by 3.5 hectares of established gardens. Accommodation comprises 333 en-suite rooms, furnished with built-in wardrobes, refrigerators and individually controlled air conditioning. Offering low-care, high-care and dementia care, there are multiple dining rooms, six activity and recreation lounges, and a wide variety of allied health, lifestyle and leisure activities to enjoy. Hunters Hill residents are encouraged to enjoy the tranquil gardens with its landmark fountain, lemon grove and rose garden. The gardens are home to a koi pond, as well as families of ducks, rabbits and birds.
The exclusive boutique hotel-style Woollahra Manor features gracious Victorian-era heritage architecture on lush, leafy grounds. Designed to support residents with low-care needs, it offers a range of leisure and lifestyle activities, access to a wide variety of allied health practitioners, as well as easy access to Bondi Junction shopping and transport.
With a beautifully appointed dining room and several recreation lounges, there are multiple light-filled spaces to enjoy on-site. Gather with friends on one of the sunny outdoor terraces or in the gardens where you can enjoy a quiet space to read or gather with family.
The Australian Government subsidises a proportion of residential aged care costs depending on your own income and assets, and whether you receive an aged pension or are a self-funded retiree. Before you finalise your application, we recommend that you seek independent financial advice. Up-to-date information and government-mandated fees and rates can be found at My Aged Care. The cost of living at Montefiore Residential Care is made up of several different elements, depending on your personal financial circumstances. See our Fee Schedules and Financial Guide for specific information.
Fixed by the Australian Government, a basic daily fee is required to be paid by all aged care residents. This fee covers basic daily living costs including meals, cleaning, laundry, and electricity. The maximum basic daily fee is 85% of the annual single age pension. Please note, this fee increases slightly every March and September.
Residents with sufficient assets are required to pay a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) – a lump sum payment that is refunded in full upon departure (less any fees owing).
A Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is a non-refundable government-mandated rent-style payment, which is determined by the unpaid portion of the full RAD amount.
Residents have up to 28 days from the date of entry to decide on how they would like to structure their accommodation payment. Options available include:
See Fee Schedules for examples of each accommodation payment structure.
Montefiore is government-approved to charge for services that exceed the minimum care and service requirements. These include additional services in hostel and low-care dementia units, and extra services in nursing homes and high-care dementia units.
If you receive income from sources other than the age pension and/or own assets over a certain value, you may have to pay an additional means-tested fee. Services Australia (Centrelink) determines the fee you may be liable to pay based on the Aged Care Income or Means (income & assets) Assessment. The government sets the maximum fee. An annual and lifetime cap also apply.
To obtain an estimate of this fee, use the Residential Care Fee Estimator and/or seek independent financial advice. If you qualify to pay this fee, it will be applied from the date of entry into permanent residential care. The government will advise you of the amount payable based on the outcome of your Aged Care Income or Means (income & assets) Assessment.
Montefiore charges a small non-compulsory fee to facilitate all residents’ spiritual and cultural needs in accordance with their personal beliefs through our award-winning Spiritual and Cultural Life program.
Available at our Randwick campus, the Montefiore Oral Health Action Plan (MOHAP) is an optional, preventative oral care plan with a levy of $1/day. Each participating resident will receive a comprehensive dental examination with one of our Montefiore dentists and three scales-and-cleans with the dental hygienist a year.
Our Residential Accommodation Review Committee, in conjunction with the Montefiore Foundation, considers applications for subsidy from, or on behalf of, residents who may be eligible for assistance.
If you are approved by the committee and qualify under the Aged Care Income or Means Assessment, you will be fully supported by the Australian Government and will not need to pay a RAD or any extra or additional service fees. You may, however, be required to pay a Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC), which is dependent on what Services Australia (Centrelink) determines. It varies between $2 to $65 per day.
If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Team on 02 8345 9135 or at residential@montefiore.org.au
The information on this page is intended to be a brief overview only. Rates are subject to change.
A varying cost for the care services you receive based on a means assessment.
Follow this step-by-step guide to help you understand the application process for residential care and to ensure you provide us with the information and documentation we need to process your application.
Before you can apply for permanent or respite residential aged care support, you need a face-to-face Aged Care Assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to assess your eligibility.
You can book an ACAT appointment online at myagedcare.gov.au, by calling 1800 200 422 or through your GP.
Once your assessment is complete please provide us with your referral code and support plan given to you by the ACAT.
Please note: ACAT offices may have up to a three-month wait for appointments.
To ensure Montefiore can plan the right care for your needs and understand your accommodation preferences, an Application for Residency Form needs to be completed. Please contact Admissions on 02 8345 9135 or email residential@montefiore.org.au
The information from your GP together with the ACAT report will allow us to tailor the right care and support for you.
Please ask the GP who is most familiar with your medical history to complete the Medical Evaluation form.
Return your ACAT, application and medical forms to our Residential Admissions department, along with copies of any applicable Power of Attorney and/or Guardianship documents via:
Email: residential@montefiore.org.au
Post: Residential Services Department Montefiore 36 Dangar Street Randwick NSW 2031
Once your paperwork has been submitted, our team will contact you to arrange a personalised tour of the residential care campus that best suits your needs.
We will also advise you of the next steps in the application process and the appropriate Aged Care Income or Means (income & assets) Assessment form.
The Government Aged Care Income or Means (income & assets) Assessment is needed to determine your permanent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) and the proportion the Australian Government will contribute to your accommodation costs. You can learn more about this here.
You will need to sign the completed income or means assessment form in front of a JP or solicitor and lodge it through Services Australia (Centrelink) or your financial planner. If you have previously completed this step, please provide us with the fee letter.
Our Admissions Team will arrange a time to meet with you in person to assess which of our care units is best for you, based on your individual care needs.
We will contact you to offer you a place at Montefiore Residential Care as soon as we have matched you with an available room.
If you accept, we will issue a Residential Care Agreement and make an appointment for you to come in and complete the admission paperwork.
On the day of admission, a member of your care team will be there to welcome you, provide an orientation for you and your loved ones, and ensure you feel settled and supported in your new home.
From your very first interaction with us, you will experience the exceptional standards of care and commitment to excellence that has made Montefiore one of Australia’s leading aged care specialists for more than 135 years.
We welcome you as an individual – including your past experiences, family, friends, personal preferences, joys and the challenges in your life. We strive to make your Montefiore Experience as unique as you are.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Montefiore is motivated by care, not returns. That means 24-hour nursing cover, and a Residential Care staff ratio significantly higher than the industry average. We employ more than 120 allied health professionals who work to deliver holistic and personalised care.
We provide the following types of residential care:
Go to Our Locations for more information about the types of residential care available at each of our campuses.
You’ll find an explanation of our fees under Fee Schedules.
Yes, we offer short term care for a minimum of 2 weeks at all our residential care facilities, subject to availability. The Australian Government provides compensation for up to 63 days per financial year for respite care. This can be taken all at once or over several visits. You will need to complete an ACAT Assessment which includes your eligibility for respite care (see overview of an ACAT assessment in the question below).
Before you can apply for respite or permanent aged care in NSW, you will need to have an assessment from your local care assessment team – known as an ACAT assessment. This confirms the level of support currently required and defines the personal care plan for your provider. To organise your ACAT, go to myagedcare.gov.au or call 1800 200 422.
Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship may be arranged through your solicitor. Together they allow your authorised representative to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so, as well as allowing them to sign any necessary documentation on your behalf.
Yes, certainly. Montefiore provides registered nursing care but not direct medical care, so residents may either continue to see their own General Practitioner, or we can provide contact details for several GPs who can visit you at Montefiore as needed. It is the responsibility of the resident or their representative to manage their own GP relationship and medical communications.
Yes, absolutely. The Government allows permanent residential care consumers to spend up to 52 nights per year away from the facility without it affecting your permanent status.
Yes, we would like you to make your room feel like home. Many residents bring a favourite chair, cabinet, pictures and ornaments. We provide electrically operated beds that are required for your safety, care and wellbeing. Please note all furniture needs to be assessed for safety by our Occupational Therapy team.
Yes, Montefiore welcomes residents from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. Montefiore Residential Care operates according to a Jewish ethos. In communal areas and dining facilities, Jewish customs are observed, and kosher food is served. Our dedicated Spiritual and Cultural department will work with you to support your personal religious practices in your own room.
Montefiore has a large range of allied health services available to our residents, from occupational therapy and physical therapy, to creative therapy, dietetics and more.