Residential Care
Bethel Lodge Residential Accommodation
Bethel Lodge is a double-storey facility for 136 residents with spacious 20 sqm to 56 sqm shared rooms and bathrooms plus private rooms with ensuites and kitchenettes. Rooms overlook pleasant internal courtyards or the landscaped external gardens while windows bring in plenty of natural light. Each area also has a balcony overlooking the courtyard and several intimate lounge areas which are all decorated and styled differently. High quality furnishings include an adjustable bed, wardrobes, side table, chair and soft furnishings like curtains and bedding. Residents are welcome to bring their own small furnishings and personal items.
There are eight separate wings grouped into pairs. Each wing has a separate internal dining area ranging from 31.5sqm to 92sqm and lounge areas with wide internal corridors. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24/7 nurse call system. Rooms are offered depending on their availability and suitability for each resident.
Ground floor wings:
- Glenara + Lynton
- Brunswick + Ambleside
First floor wings:
- Cherrie Hynton + Surbiton
- Lewis Herman + Pratten
Bethel Lodge offers a range of secure tenure accommodation options for 136 residents including shared ensuite and 2-bed rooms ideal for couples.
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- 42 residents in single rooms. Two rooms share an ensuite.
- 16 residents in 8 X 2-bed rooms. Each room has an ensuite.
- 18 residents in 6 X 3-bed rooms. Each room has an ensuite.
- 60 single rooms plus private ensuite, some with kitchenettes
Quality of rooms
- 42 x single rooms (20-21sqm). Two rooms share an ensuite.
- 8 x two-bedded rooms (25-26sqm). Each room has an ensuite.
- 18 x three-bedded rooms (55-56sqm). Each room has an ensuite.
- 60 x single rooms (17-22sqm) with ensuite, some with kitchenette
Common areas
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- Separate internal dining areas and lounges throughout
- Chapel
- Library
- Hairdressing salon
- TV room with large-screen TV
- Cinema
- Activity area
- Cafe
- Internal courtyards
- Gardens
Other features
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- Cultural activities
- Spiritual care program
- Themed events
- Tailored dining program
- Regular bus outings
- Personalised shopping
- Visiting pet program
- HenPower – on site
- Arts and crafts program
- Weekly scheduled lifestyle activities
- Regular external entertainment
- In-house laundry and cleaning services
Accommodation Prices from 1st October 2025
RAD = Refundable accommodation deposit*, DAP = Daily accommodation payment
| Room Type | Maximum RAD Price | Maximum DAP Price (zero RAD) | Combination Payment 60% RAD and remaining in DAP | ||
| RAD $ | DAP $ | ||||
| Classic Single Room with shared bathroom | $430,000 | OR | $89.65 per day | $258,000 | $35.86 |
| Classic 2 Bed with shared bathroom | $420,000 | OR | $87.57 per day | $252,000 | $35.03 |
| Classic 3 Bed with shared bathroom | $400,000 | OR | $83.40 per day | $240,000 | $33.36 |
| Classic Single room with ensuite | $450,000 | OR | $93.82 per day | $270,000 | $37.53 |
| Deluxe Single room with shared bathroom | $600,000 | OR | $125.10 per day | $360,000 | $50.04 |
| Deluxe 2 Bed with shared bathroom | $550,000 | OR | $114.67 per day | $330,000 | $45.87 |
| Deluxe 3 Bed with shared bathroom | $500,000 | OR | $104.25 per day | $300,000 | $41.70 |
| Deluxe Single room with ensuite | $650,000 | OR | $135.52 per day | $390,000 | $54.21 |
| Premium Single Room with private ensuite | $720,000 | OR | $150.12 per day | $432,000 | $60.05 |
| Premium Plus Single Room with private ensuite | $750,000 | OR | $156.37 per day | $450,000 | $62.55 |
*from 1st Nov 2025, 2% pa will be deducted from the RAD, up to a maximum of five years.
How much will I pay?
From 1st November 2025, fees entering a residential aged care facility have changed See this useful fact sheet for further information.
In addition to the Accommodation costs, the following fees may be applicable.
Basic Daily Care Fee
All residents pay this fee for daily living services, including meals, cleaning, laundry and utilities. The maximum fee is set at 85% of the single basic age pension. This fee increases in March and September each year in line with the age pension. The current Basic Daily Care Fee is $65.55.
Hotelling contribution
People who can afford to will contribute more towards their daily living costs through a hotelling contribution.
Services Australia will tell you if you need to pay a hotelling contribution and if so, how much you need to pay. This is based on your means assessment. The maximum amount changes with indexation in March and September.
Non-clinical care contribution
People who need to pay the maximum hotelling contribution may also need to pay a non-clinical care contribution. This fee contributes to personal care costs such as bathing and mobility assistance. Services Australia will tell you if you need to pay a non-clinical care contribution and if so, how much you need to pay. This is based on your means assessment. The maximum amount changes with indexation in March and September. Daily and lifetime caps apply.
Prior to moving into residential aged care, a SA369 income and assets assessment must be lodged with Services Australia. The SA369 can be lodged online through the Centrelink account linked to myGov, or alternatively, submitted by post to Services Australia. It’s essential that this is completed as early as possible before moving into permanent residential care.
The SA369 assessment provides a comprehensive overview of your financial situation and is used to determine your eligibility for government support and your required contribution to aged care fees.
MyAgedCare has developed this useful estimator to help you plan ahead. This simple tool asks for a few details (about your income, assets and household) to calculate what your fees might be. The figures it provides are an estimate. The exact amount you pay will depend on your financial situation when you enter care and the provider you choose.
For full information go to MyAgedCare.
Further Information
If you would like to know more about our accommodation options at Bethel Lodge, please contact Reception on (02) 9797 3600 or email: info@www.abh.org.au
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*Note: Part of Bethel Lodge was formerly known as AH Orr Lodge until 1.5.25 under a separate provider number. Bethel Lodge now operates as a single residential provider number for Ashfield Baptist Homes.
Dementia Care
Ashfield Baptist Homes is well equipped to care for residents with dementia. A full range of clinical and support services are offered. All residents are guaranteed security of tenure and have full access to a range of activities and features as part of their accommodation. Our staff receive ongoing specialised training in dementia care, managed by a clinical Dementia Specialist RN.
Our entire facility is suitable for residents who are at risk as a result of behavioural issues, such as wandering.
We work closely with specialist organisations including Dementia Support Australia and the Australian Government.
Our Palliative Approach
We provide person and family-centred palliative care for those residents requiring end-of-life care. Our staff provide full support to families which is respectful, compassionate and caring at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Being Assessed For Aged Care?
Whatever your situation, if you want to access financial help from the government, you may need to get an assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
How much will I pay?
If you would like to know how much you might have to pay towards your aged care home, the My Aged Care government site can give you an estimate to help you plan.
This simple estimator asks for a few details (about your income, assets and household) to calculate what your fees might be. The figures it provides are an estimate. The exact amount you pay will depend on your financial situation when you enter care and the provider you choose.
How Do I Get An Assessment?
Your first step is to contact an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). The assessment is free and they’ll be able to give you more information about the procedure.
If you want to speak to someone to find out more about ACATs, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or click here.
What Does Assessment Mean?
An ACAT assessment helps the government work out which services you may be eligible for, as well as working out how well you’re able to cope with daily living activities and your own care.
Do I Need An ACAT Assessment?
If you wish to access government-funded services, you will probably need an assessment. Many other service providers offer their own assessments to help you access their services.
What Is An ACAT Assessment Like?
An aged-care assessment involves a visit from one or two members of the ACAT team, who will talk through the activities you find difficult to manage. They’ll then be able to discuss your options and let you know how to access the services that may be able to help you.
What Are My Rights During Assessment?
- You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
- You have the right to information about the assessment process – to be told what is happening and why.
- You have the right to express your own views and ideas.
- You have the right to have your personal information (such as medical history) treated in confidence.
- You have the right to have someone with you during the assessment if you wish, for example a carer, close friend or relative.
- You may wish to have an interpreter, which the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT or ACAS in Victoria) can arrange.
- If you wish, an independent advocate can help you with advice, or act on your behalf.
- If you have concerns about the conduct or operation of an ACAT member/s, there are procedures in place to help you lodge a complaint. If any complaint cannot be resolved by the ACAT, you also have the right to direct your complaint to the relevant State department. If you’re not happy with your assessment or the recommendations made by the ACAT, you can lodge a formal appeal. This page tells you how.
What Are The Criteria For Admission To Ashfield Baptist Homes?
Prior to applying for admission to ABH, an applicant will have been assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) as being suitable for accommodation in either a low-care or high-care service.
During the application process, ABH will assess a potential resident’s care needs against the service profile of either A.H. Orr Lodge, or Bethel Nursing Home.
If the care needs fall within the relevant service profile, then the applicant will be considered for admission.
Other factors, such as the availability of a suitable bed, financial issues and regulatory guidelines, also need to be taken into account.
If the care needs fall outside the relevant service profile, the applicant will not be considered for admission because it would be unsafe to try to meet their needs when the facility does not have the relevant equipment, staff or skills.
What Happens If Care Needs Progress Outside The ‘Care Profile’?
In general terms, clinical staff will speak regularly with family members and carers about developing care needs.
Significant issues will be raised by the relevant registered Nurse or the Executive Care Manager.
If the care needs are progressing to a point where they cannot be safely met in the present facility, a formal assessment will be undertaken by the relevant health professional.
This will be followed by a family conference to discuss the assessment and alternative care options.
The outcomes of the family conference will then be documented in a letter to the resident’s representative.
In these circumstances, it is important to note that the resident’s safety is the critical factor in determining whether their care needs can still be met in the local facility.
Should a move become necessary, we will assist in locating appropriate alternative places of care.
Generally, this will occur over a period of time and there will be opportunity for discussion and preparation for any change.
Sometimes, this process can occur quickly. For example, if a resident is transferred to hospital and is reassessed in hospital with a care need outside the facility’s profile.
Should this eventuate, ABH will assist, if necessary, with finding alternative accommodation. This may be within ABH or with another aged-care provider.