Newcastle’s Preferred Residential Aged Care Provider

The Maroba Aged Care team can offer its Newcastle residents a full range of residential aged care/ nursing home services and more, including:

• 24/7 personal care from qualified nursing staff
• 24/7 registered nurse on duty
• Nutritional meals
• Gymnasium
• Library and Internet
• Daily resident activities
• Accommodation options – single and double rooms
• Cleaning and laundry services
• Wellness Programs
• Beauty and hairdressing
• Relaxation and spa treatments
• Pain management programs
• Respite care
• Specialised dementia care
• Spiritual care
• Allied health e.g. physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy

The Manor & The Lodge

Our Suites

Maroba’s facility has been designed with the latest innovative systems and environmentally friendly features. The high ceilings, air-conditioned areas and beautiful internal gardens with cascading waterfalls creates a peaceful living space for our residents to enjoy.  Our facility consists of two areas, The Manor which has suites across 4 suburbs and The Lodge which has suites across two suburbs.

Our buildings have dining rooms in each suburb, activity and television rooms, a gymnasium, beautician and hair salon, movie theatre, library and outdoor gardens.   All suites are equipped with en-suite facilities, electric beds, televisions, built in wardrobes and some of our suites in The Lodge open up to sunny, private and leafy courtyards.  The rooms and common areas are light filled, with an abundance of fresh air.

The Maroba lifestyle is ideal for those who require support with daily living, but still like their own space.

Understanding our costs

We understand that relocating to a residential aged care facility can be hard decision, so it is important to understand the costs and fees associated with care. So that you and your family can choose the aged care facility, accommodation and payment options that best meet your needs we have outlined the two fees payable in detail below.

These are the Daily Fee and the Accommodation Payment.

Resident Fees

Resident fees are applicable from date of entry and are charged on a daily basis.

These are:

• Basic Daily Fee (which is mandatory) and covers day to day living costs
• Means Tested Care Fee (Government assessable)
• Maroba Advantage Fee.  As Maroba is an additional service facility, this fee is payable and covers a range of additional services

Accommodation Payment & Contributions

In addition to Resident Fees, residents with sufficient assets and income will be asked to pay either a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or an Accommodation Charge (AC) depending on the outcome of your Asset and Income assessment.  A combination option is also available.

To help you estimate fees and suite costs at Maroba, please use our calculator or contact us.

If you are interested to find out more information about our history and services, please download our Residential Aged Care Information booklet via the button below.

This booklet also has an Accommodation Application and Consent form included or if you are ready to apply for a room, please complete the form on-line via the ‘Application and Consent form’ button below. You will require the following documents to be on hand; ACAT assessment, Medicare Card, Department of Veteran Affairs (if applicable) and Pension Card.

Once your application form is submitted you will receive a copy of the form in your in-box and our Customer Engagement Partner will be in touch with you soon.

Maroba Advantage

Maroba offers real choice by providing a premium 5 star service relating to dining, living, entertainment, and hotel services, as well as staying connected digitally. Enjoy the exceptional quality, comfort and choice in your new home. Read more about how to choose the right residential aged care home for you here.