Mary Potter Nursing Home

6 Lewisham Avenue
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
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RATINGS
Overall rating


Acceptable

Reported: May 2025 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


Acceptable

Quality measures


Significant improvement needed

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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: $488,000
Maximum DAP: $104.02

Room size: 30 - 45 sq. metres
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
The Forrest Centre Hospice provides 10 private rooms designed for the needs of residents who have been diagnosed with a serious illness that cannot be cured. The focus of palliative care is to live life to the fullest and our focus of care is on ensuring each resident lives as comfortably as possible each day.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $445,000
Maximum DAP: $94.85

Room size: Vary between 15.3 and 15.5 sq.m.
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Rooms meet or exceed accreditation standards. Rooms have direct access to a private ensuite. Rooms are climate controlled by a central reverse cycle air conditioning system. Rooms contain a height adjustable bed, bedside chest and wardrobe. Rooms are wired for television and telephone. Ceiling mounted lifters are fitting in all rooms. Rooms are fitted with additional equipment which accommodates for the special care needs of confused residents. The residential facility was substantially expanded in 2007. An ongoing program of room refurbishment is in place.
Single room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $434,000
Maximum DAP: $92.51

Room size: Vary between 12.9 and 23 sq.m.
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Rooms meet or exceed accreditation standards. Rooms have direct access to an ensuite shared between two single rooms. Rooms are climate controlled by a central reverse cycle air conditioning system. Rooms contain a height adjustable bed, bedside chest and wardrobe. Rooms are wired for television and telephone. Ceiling mounted lifters are fitting in all rooms. The residential facility was substantially expanded in 2007. An ongoing program of room refurbishment is in place.
Shared room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $434,000
Maximum DAP: $92.51

Room size: 28 sq.m.
Maximum room occupancy: 2
Room description (as supplied):
Rooms meet or exceed accreditation standards. The room has direct access to a single ensuite. The room is climate controlled by a central reverse cycle air conditioning system. Room contain a height adjustable bed, bedside chest and wardrobe. Room is wired for television and telephone. Ceiling mounted lifters are fitting in room. The residential facility was substantially expanded in 2007. An ongoing program of room refurbishment is in place.
Aged Care Home's description:

Mary Potter Nursing Home values health maintenance and wherever possible improvement. We aim to maintain a sense of self through purposeful activity and establishment of a sense of place. Any assistance or services provided by the Centre will always be rendered in a manner which respects the residents integrity as a unique and valued individual.

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
Website:
https://forrestcentre.com.au
Provider organisation:
The Mary Potter Nursing Home and The Ethel Forrest Day Care Centre Pty Ltd Note for provider
ABN 75002556872
Phone number:
+61269323011
Email address:
ttellus@forrestcentre.com.au
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Mary Potter Nursing Home
6 Lewisham Avenue
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
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