Our dementia care unit offers appropriate levels of care and support that meet our residents  changing needs over time.

Anthem has a 14-bedroom dementia specific home, “Retford”, which is a unique place specifically designed with some of the most innovative and up to date fittings for dementia residents. Our exceptional care and nursing staff are explicitly chosen and specially trained to provide the best support drawing on their extensive collective knowledge and dementia experience. 

Daily life in “Retford” is full of purpose and meaning, with a large outdoor area with lawn and patio and garden to look after. There is a large dining area, and lounge room for residents to enjoy. Some residents help the staff make morning tea; they go for walks each day, and residents are encouraged to do their own washing and hang it on the clothesline. 

There are a few things you need to know before you enter aged care. An Aged Care Assessment (ACAT) needs to be completed before you can enter an Aged Care Facility.

If you are assessed as eligible for entry into an aged care home, you will receive an approval letter and support plan from your ACAT that sets out the care you are approved to receive. The support plan will include a unique referral code which you will need to provide to us. This assists us in determining the best location within the facility and level of care needed.  

Click  HERE  for details on how to apply for an ACAT. 

You must also complete an income and asset assessment to find out how much extra you will need to contribute to your care (if any). This is to be completed by you and/or family through Centrelink/Service NSW.  Click HERE for details on how to apply for an Income & Means Assessment. 

All 14 rooms in Retford are private singles with ensuite. The Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) for all rooms in Retford is $550,000.  RADs are fully refundable on exit or discharge. 

Room Availablilty

Please contact Admissions Coordinator for current availability

All perspective residents need to have had an ACAT Assessment done prior to a site tour.