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Whiddon Kelso — aged care facility

Whiddon Kelso

15 Ilumba Way, Kelso NSW 2795, Australia

★★★☆☆ My Aged Care rating

Whiddon Kelso is a modern residential aged care home located at 15 Illumba Way in Kelso, a 10-minute drive from Bathurst, NSW. The facility offers a secure dementia care wing alongside general residential care, with 24-hour staffing by qualified and experienced carers. Accommodation includes single rooms with ensuite bathrooms across two wings, with RADs ranging from $430,000 to $600,000 depending on room type and location within the facility. Residents enjoy freshly cooked meals using seasonal produce, an onsite café, and an award-winning lifestyle programme that includes the HenPower programme, music choir, literature group, and regular social outings. Allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are available on-site, along with pet therapy and a visiting mobile library.

Care types offered

residential respite dementia

Amenities

  • hairdresser
  • cafe
  • garden
  • communal lounge
  • outdoor areas
  • library

Activities & lifestyle

  • music
  • gardening
  • exercise classes
  • bus outings
  • social events
  • cooking
  • cultural activities

Allied health services

physio ot speech

24/7 nursing on-site

Cultural & language fit

Languages
English

Quality & compliance

Non-compliance notices
None

Source: ACQSC public register. Last fetched 26/05/2026.