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/Services Australia.  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 $565,000.  RADs are fully refundable on exit or discharge. 

Current Care Fees & Charges

From 20 March 2025: 

Daily Care Fee is:  $63.82 per day + up to $10.50 per day (Additional Service). 

The additional service fees cover:

1. Personalised Air Conditioning Operation: ​ The standard service provides air conditioning regulated by a centrally programmed system. The additional service enables the in-room controller, allowing the resident to independently adjust the temperature to their preferred comfort level. If assistance is required, staff can set the controller according to the resident’s preferences. The daily cost of this additional service is $3.50 per day.

2. A la Carte meal selections: ​ This additional service allows residents to customise their meal selections, including ingredient choices, portion sizes and meal frequency. The daily cost of this is $7.00 per day.

 Daily Care Fee charges increase on the 20 March & 20 September each year.

What is the maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR)?
The MPIR is a government-set interest rate used to calculate a daily accommodation payment based on your agreed room price - currently 8.17%.

Room Availablilty

For more information or to discuss your eligibility, please contact our Admissions Coordinator on 02 4862 8555.  We’re here to guide you through the process and ensure you have the support you need.

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