This is a big decision, so when you’re touring aged care homes, prepare a list of questions or even a chceklist. Be confident to ask questions and seek answers.
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Welcome to Kewarra Aged Care
A trusted, Australian owned, aged care provider in Kewarra Beach, on Cairns’ northern beaches set amongst beautiful tropical surrounds with views of the Macalister Ranges. Kewarra Aged Care is reknowned for offering personalised residential care, memory support, respite and palliative care.
Our residents receive the quality care and support they need for day to day living, but they, and their families, can also feel assured knowing that the home is backed by the strength of an experienced management team. We provide a welcoming, homelike environment where residents feel safe, connected and valued.
Choosing the right home for you
Making the decision to move into aged care is a significant, and sometimes stressful decision. There’s much to consider for the loved one and families, but where do you begin?
We’ve put together a list of a few things to think about when selecting an aged care home for yourself or someone you love.
Access to medical care
Ask about the access the home has to medical support. It is regular, on call, and do they have arrangements for your own healthcare team to attend the residence?
Tour with family and friends
When looking at residences, be sure to take loved ones with you. Having trusted advisors with you can be helpful to remember and ask the right questions, or to watch for the small details which might be important to you later. A second opinion may well be invaluable.
Staffing levels
The level of support and care you receive is one of the most important facotrs in selecting a home. Ask your prospective residence if they have a registered nurse available 24/7, or how many staff are shared between residents.
Check compliance
Every aged care provider is required to meet government regulations and standards to protect the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life for people using aged care services. You can check the service complince rating of a propsective home on the My Aged Care website, using the find a provider tool. You can also view historical information using the non-compliance checker.
Staff skills
Alongside staffing levels, make sure you ask for more information regarding the experience and qualifications fo the team looking after you. This is particularly important when looking at dementia friendly care.
Look at the lifestyle
Moving into a new home is about more than just the facilities and staff. Find out about the lifestyle programs on offer. Do they look interesting, and will they add to your quality of life?
Round the clock care
Kewarra Aged Care is proud to offer 24 hour nursing and personal care to residents based on their individual needs.
Who We Are
Situated in the northern beaches of Cairns, Kewarra Aged Care provides high-quality residential aged care, respite care, dementia care and palliative care.
The home is owned by the Tingari Group, a wholly Australian-owned organisation with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight and resident care. Day-to-day operations and management are provided by Castalia Group, an Australian management company with considerable experience within aged care.
Our dedicated care team share a true passion for caring for older Australians, making Kewarra Aged Care one of Cairns’ most trusted aged care homes.
What Makes us Unique
What Makes Kewarra Aged Care Different?
• Household model of care – small groups, big connection
• All-private rooms with ensuite bathrooms
• Onsite chef preparing fresh meals daily
• Dementia support and palliative care
Our People
Meet Our Team
Our skilled team includes registered nurses, personal carers, hospitality staff, and lifestyle coordinators. Many have worked with us for years — and all bring heart and professionalism to their role every day.
Governance & Quality
Commitment to Quality and Care
Kewarra meets all government regulations and aged care standards. We welcome feedback, continuously improve our services, and put the wellbeing of our residents at the centre of everything we do.
Our Vision
To care for our residents who live in a home that is theirs, not ours. We provide high quality care to residents in the same way that we would to our own family by ensuring that our decisions foster compassion, support, and long-term sustainability.
Our Mission
We care about our residents. We care about their quality of life. We care about their safety. We care about the quality of our work.
Care
Care is the investment we are making in our future. We will provide the best possible care through our people, our customer service, our systems & the quality of our home.
Try our best
We always try our best. We will meet the commitments we make. We take personal responsibility for our performance and the performance of the team.
Fun
We can have a laugh at ourselves and we do not take ourselves too seriously.
Embrace new ideas
We strive to apply innovative thinking & creativity to everything we do so that we are part of the future and not part of the past.
Safety
We believe that all injuries are preventable. If it is not safe, we will not do it.
Community
We always act in the best long-term interests of the community. All we do, either individually or as a team, will not only stand up to the scrutiny of the community but also be admired by them.