Melaleuca Home For The Aged

73 Mary Street
EAST DEVONPORT TAS 7310
RATINGS
Overall rating


Good

Reported: May 2026 by Dept. of Health and Aged Care. The overall rating is based on the aged care home’s performance across four key areas: Compliance, Residents’ Experience, Staffing and Quality Measures.

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Compliance


Good

Residents' experience


Good

Staffing


Excellent

Quality measures


Acceptable

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For more details about this facility's compliance and quality, view the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission audit reports here.

DETAILS
Accommodation:
Residential permanent:
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $609,000
Maximum DAP: $140.65

Room size: 10.5
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
We have three (3) of these Single Rooms, although somewhat smaller in size they do have private ensuites. They are in very good condition. Each Room has a excellent lighting, views onto central courtyard and built in wardrobes. These rooms are very private, comfortable and have excellent access to all areas and all the necessary equipment for you care, comfort and safety. All rooms are fitted with a Nurse Call Bell system and modern hospital style furnishings. Standard Single Rooms are our smallest rooms but they are warm and comfortable.
Shared room + no bathroom or ensuite

Maximum RAD: $609,000
Maximum DAP: $140.65

Room size: 34
Maximum room occupancy: 4
Room description (as supplied):
We have two (2) of these Standard Shared Rooms, they are Hospital Ward style with curtain tracking for privacy and a shared toilet and wash area. Immediately across the hallway is a shared bath and separate shower. These rooms are ideal for a couples of those that are comfortable sharing and socialising. They are in good condition. Each Room has a excellent lighting, views onto our gardens and built in wardrobes. These rooms are comfortable and have excellent access to all areas and all the necessary equipment for you care, comfort and safety. All rooms are fitted with a Nurse Call Bell system and modern hospital style furnishings. These Shared Rooms are some of our larger rooms.
Single room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $609,000
Maximum DAP: $140.65

Room size: 17.5
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
We have two (2) of these Single Rooms, and they are adjoining each other via a shared ensuite. These rooms are ideal for a couple of those that are comfortable sharing and ensuite. They are in very good condition. Each Room has a excellent lighting, views onto our gardens and built in wardrobes. These rooms are very private, comfortable and have excellent access to all areas and all the necessary equipment for you care, comfort and safety. All rooms are fitted with a Nurse Call Bell system and modern hospital style furnishings. Large Single Rooms are some of our larger rooms.
Aged Care Home's description:

Melaleuca is a community owned and operated, not for profit facility offering high care residential services.
We are a small (48 bed) family oriented facility offering a relaxed and inclusive home environment with highly trained professional and caring staff. We provide 24 hour nursing care, onsite catering cooking home style meals.

Melaleuca is situated in the East Devonport community. We overlook the Wetlands (to the South) where wildlife and birds abound. To our East is the Devonport Recreation Centre and the Football Oval along with sweeping views to farmlands beyond.

We are surrounded by beautiful gardens and open space with (wheelchair safe) footpaths around the facility for strolls amongst the gardens. We have 4 internal courtyards with raised garden beds for any "budding" gardening enthusiasts.

Melaleuca has also has a LARGE Mural Courtyard that is a great venue for lazing in a sun-filled garden whilst enjoying large murals that were painted by a local artist

Services for particular needs:
Special focus on people with a terminal illness, Specific services for people with dementia
Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
No
Provider organisation:
Melaleuca Home for the Aged Inc Note for provider
ABN 11358382701
Phone number:
+61364279131
Email address:
simone@melaleuka.org

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Melaleuca Home For The Aged
73 Mary Street
EAST DEVONPORT TAS 7310
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