Central Highlands Rural Health is a Victorian State Government owned not-for-profit organisation that manages the nursing Home, which is situated in the rural township of Daylesford.

A home of 30 beds, we have recently built and furbished rooms for permanent and respite care. We offer single rooms with private ensuites, single rooms with a shared ensuite and shared rooms with a shared ensuite.

Single rooms with private ensuites and single rooms with shared ensuites are both 9 square metres in size and the shared rooms with a shared ensuite are 16.5 square metres.

All rooms are in excellent condition and have garden or street views. Beds and bedside lockers are supplied and ensuites have built-in cupboards and wardrobes. There are also connections for personal telephones and TV’s available.

The home is co-located with Daylesford Health and includes 24-hour nursing and medical cover. There are no restrictions on visiting hours and car parking is free. Daylesford Health has the Rainbow Tick accreditation.

 

Common areas description      

There are multipurpose lounges and dining areas differing in sizes suitable for a small private gathering or a large get-together with family and friends. The main living and dining area has a gas log fire and communal stereo, TV/DVD player.

There is an active lifestyle program and residents are encouraged and supported to maintain their social links with their friends, family and community.

 

Additional care and services included in the room price

• All staff are trained in caring for people with dementia.
• Volunteer and friendly visitors are available to provide additional social and pastoral interaction and support.
• There is an extensive quality and risk management program to ensure all residents have the best possible care and attention.
• Meals are cooked on-site.
• Primary Care services are available on-site Monday to Friday.
• Registered Nurses are on site 24 hours a day.
• Palliative care is provided by a multidisciplinary team.

 

Aged Care Finance Officer on 5421 7204 or email agedcare.finance@chrh.org.au

 

For more information on Aged Care including eligibility, assessment, fees and charges:

My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or www.myagedcare.gov.au

 

Aged Care Accommodation Pricing

(effective 1 July 2026)

SINGLE ROOM, PRIVATE ENSUITE
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)	$450,000.00
Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)	$103.93
Combination payment example	50% refundable deposit of $225,000 and 50% daily payment of $51.97

 

SINGLE ROOM, SHARED ENSUITE
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)	$320,000.00
Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)	$73.91
Combination payment example	50% refundable deposit of $160,000 and 50% daily payment of $36.95

 

SHARED ROOM, SHARED ENSUITE
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)	$100,000.00
Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)	$23.10
Combination payment example	50% refundable deposit of $50,000 and 50% daily payment of $11.55

 

Important Pricing Information:

Daily Accommodation Payment calculation: Accommodation Payment x Current Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (8.43% – effective 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026) divided by 365 days.

 

The amount you pay towards the costs of your room depends on your on your income and means assessment. If you pay a refundable accommodation deposit or a refundable accommodation contribution, they may be subject to retention. Any daily accommodation payment you make may also be subject to indexation. Learn more about aged care home costs and fees.

 

Explanation of payment options              

Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a refundable deposit, a daily payment, or a combination of both. A refundable deposit is paid as a lump sum amount. A daily payment accrues daily and is paid periodically, for example monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial lump sum and daily payments.

For more information, please visit the “Aged Care Home Costs and Fees’ page on the My Aged Care website.

www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-home-costs-and-fees

 

Service costs

Aged care homes are required to provide care and services as outlined in the Aged Care Service List within the Aged Care Rule. This includes help with everyday living tasks, as well as clinical and non-clinical care. These services are paid for or supplemented in different ways. Find out what you might need to pay for each below, or learn more about aged care home accommodation costs.

 

Support for your daily living

Support for your daily living is paid by your basic daily fee and the government hotelling supplement. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may pay some or all of the hotelling supplement as a hotelling contribution. Estimate what you’ll need to pay.

 

This aged care home offers services and facilities to ensure comfortable everyday living, including:

• administration services and emergency assistance
• utilities such as gas, water and electricity, and heating and cooling
• room, bathroom and communal area furnishings
• toiletry goods
• personal laundry
• meals and refreshments

 

Clinical and non-clinical care

Clinical care is fully supplemented for everyone on 1 November 2025 fee arrangements. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may need to contribute towards your non-clinical care costs by paying a non-clinical care contribution. Estimate what you’ll need to pay.

 

Basic aged care services are included at all aged care homes. Residents at this aged care home can expect clinical and non-clinical care to be included by the provider.

Learn more about clinical and non-clinical care