Boandik Kessal

101 Lake Terrace East
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
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RATINGS
Overall rating


Good

Reported: August 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


Excellent

Residents' experience


Acceptable

Staffing


Acceptable

Quality measures


Acceptable

May 2026
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DETAILS
Accommodation:
Residential permanent:
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $506,000
Maximum DAP: $116.87

Room size: 20m² - 29m² room + 3.5m² - 4.8m² ensuite
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
These rooms in Laube corridor in Sutton unit are our most spacious rooms with a separate sitting area and sleeping area with access to a private undercover verandah so residents can access outdoors. They all have a garden outlook. Refurbished in 2020 - 2022.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $506,000
Maximum DAP: $116.87

Room size: 15.35m² - 17.70m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
This section of the Boandik Lake Terrace (Kessal) was constructed in 1995 and a full unit redevelopment completed in 2026. Rooms have quality finishes and are refurbished when vacant. Furnishings are provided that meet the individual needs of the resident however residents are encouraged to personalise the rooms with furniture and soft furnishings. Each room features a built in wardrobe, cabinetry and ensuite bathroom, along with individually controlled in room heating / cooling, nurse call points and is Wi-Fi enabled. The rooms are located in close proximity to communal areas including the living room, dining room and gardens and overlook attractive gardens, streetscapes and landscaped courtyards.
Single room + no bathroom or ensuite

Maximum RAD: $473,000
Maximum DAP: $109.24

Room size: 13.45m² - 19.60m² .
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
This section of the Boandik Lake Terrace (Kessal) was constructed in 1995 and redeveloped in 2026. The rooms have quality finishes and are refurbished when vacant. Furnishings are provided that meet the individual needs of the resident however residents are encouraged to personalise the rooms with furniture and soft furnishings. Each room features an ensuite bathroom, built in wardrobes and cabinetry as well as individually controlled in room heating and cooling, nurse call points and is Wi-Fi enabled. The rooms look out onto attractive gardens, streetscapes and landscaped courtyards and are located in close proximity to communal areas including the lounge room, dining room and gardens.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $462,000
Maximum DAP: $106.70

Room size: 20.13m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
The rooms in Roughana and Hawkins Court were constructed between 2008 and 2011. The rooms have quality finishes and are refurbished when vacant. All rooms have built in wardrobes. Furnishings are provided that meet the individual needs of the resident however residents are encouraged to personalise the rooms with furniture and soft furnishings. Every room has individually controlled reverse cycle airconditioning, landline telephone connection, nurse call points, an overhead lifting system and is Wi-Fi enabled. The rooms look out onto attractive gardens, streetscapes and landscaped courtyards. The rooms are located in close proximity to communal areas including the lounge room, dining room, sitting areas, courtyards, gardens and spa bathroom.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $440,000
Maximum DAP: $101.62

Room size: 17.2m² - 18.96m² .
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
The rooms in Roughana and Hawkins Court were constructed between 2008 and 2011, the 2 rooms in Moore Court were completed in 2014. The rooms have quality finishes and are refurbished when vacant. All rooms have built in wardrobes. Furnishings are provided that meet the individual needs of the resident however residents are encouraged to personalise the rooms with furniture and soft furnishings. Every room has individually controlled reverse cycle airconditioning, landline telephone connection, nurse call points and is Wi-Fi enabled. The Hawkins Court and Moore Court rooms have an overhead hoist system. The rooms look out onto attractive gardens, streetscapes and landscaped courtyards. The rooms are located in close proximity to communal areas including the lounge room, dining room, sitting areas, courtyard and gardens.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $363,000
Maximum DAP: $83.84

Room size: 14.29m² Ensuite = 5.22m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Single room located in Sutton Unit. All rooms have built in wardrobes. Located in close proximity to communal areas including the lounge room, dining room and sitting areas.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $341,000
Maximum DAP: $78.76

Room size: 16.10m² room + 4.13m² ensuite
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Economy Room with ensuite located in Sutton
Aged Care Home overview:

Welcome to Boandik Kessal, a warm community where dedicated residential care meets the comfort of home. Located in Mount Gambier, Boandik Kessal is one of the purpose-built homes surrounded by gardens, designed to be a place you are proud to call home. Boandik has proudly cared for the Limestone Coast community since 1956, and its team combines expert clinical care with a personal touch, taking the time to learn each resident's story, preferences and what matters most. Residents can expect professional, 24/7 support from a team that genuinely cares, delivered in a safe, respectful and nurturing environment that is rights based and person-led. Vibrant living is part of everyday life, with shared spaces and tailored social calendars that give residents plenty of reasons to smile. Families are invited to visit, tour the community and ask any questions they may have.

Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
No
Website:
http://boandiklodge.org.au
Provider organisation:
Boandik Lodge Inc Note for provider
Phone number:
+61887257377
Email address:
tferguson@boandik.org.au
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Boandik Kessal
101 Lake Terrace East
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
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