Oolong is a residential aged care facility in the charming riverside town of Howlong. Dedicated to offering a warm and nurturing environment for its residents, Oolong has a focus on promoting their independence and well-being, aided by strong ties to the town and local community.
Oolong offers 30 spacious single rooms, each with ensuite. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with familiar and cherished possessions to create a homely and comfortable atmosphere.
Residents can enjoy home-cooked meals served daily in Oolong’s spacious dining rooms. The emphasis is on providing nutritious and delicious food to meet their dietary needs.
Oolong boasts beautiful landscaped gardens, the perfect place for a morning stroll or simply to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Residents can take advantage of a seven-day activity plan, organised by staff and volunteers. The plan can include outings to neighbouring towns for lunch, exercise classes, bowls, movies, bingo, musical entertainment, visits by Red Cross volunteers who provide hand and nail care, and more.
The facility is well supported in terms of healthcare services. A local doctor is available and visits weekly, there are regular visits from a podiatrist, and a hairdresser provides weekly onsite services.
Oolong prides itself on having a team of dedicated and experienced care staff. These are professionals, well-trained in meeting the diverse care needs of all residents, and in ensuring their comfort, safety and wellbeing.
The Oolong facility has recently been renovated and extended with additional rooms in a series of linked single storey buildings. This expansion, which has increased Oolong’s capacity to 30 bedrooms, underlines UPA’s commitment to meeting the needs of the Howlong community.
With all aged care services in Australia, it is expected that you will contribute to the cost of your care if you can afford to do so.
The cost of residential aged care consists of 3 components, a basic daily fee, means tested fee and an accommodation cost. For further information on aged care costs please click here: Residential Aged Care Cost.
The accommodation cost for Oolong Residential Care is available in this list: Accommodation Rates.
Contact details:
91-97 Sturt Street
Howlong NSW 2643
Telephone: 02 6026 6800
Facsimile: 02 6026 5111
Email: regionaloffice@upamurray.org.au