Mary Mackillop
A welcoming place that feels like home
Personalised residential care, 24/7 support, and a welcoming community environment designed to provide comfort, familiarity, and peace of mind.
ABOUT Mary Mackillop
Comfort, support, and a true sense of home
Located in the heart of our retirement village, Mary Mackillop is a warm, welcoming environment that feels familiar and comfortable from day one. Open atriums bring natural light into the dining and lounge spaces, with outdoor areas that make it easy to relax, connect, and enjoy visits with family and friends.
Clinical inclusions
Mary Mackillop is supported by a care model designed to prioritise safety, wellbeing, and continuity of care, including:
24/7 nursing and personal care support
Medication management
Access to allied health services
Visiting General Practice clinics
Ongoing wellbeing monitoring and care coordination
Dementia Ward
Leisure and Lifestyle
Life is about doing the things you love, as often as you can.
We have a leisure and lifestyle team in all our Aged Care Homes. This group of dedicated, passionate individuals runs events every day for you to participate in.
In your first week with us, you will be visited by a member of the leisure and lifestyle team who will tell you about all the things you can get up to. They’ll also ask you about the things you enjoy doing, so they can see how best to accommodate you.
We also provide books for avid readers from the Camden Library, which are exchanged regularly, so you never have to worry about running out of new reading material.
Some of our activities include:
Visitor parking for family and friends
On-site kiosk and shared social spaces
Pastoral and spiritual care support
Regular bus outings and community engagement
Comprehensive lifestyle and activities program
Allied health & support services
Residents at Mary Mackillop have convenient access to a wide range of on-site health services, including physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech pathology, and pharmacy services.
These services support mobility, nutrition, communication, and overall wellbeing, helping residents stay active and engaged.Â
Fees & charges
Basic Daily Care Fee (pays for living expenses)
The basic daily care fee is paid by all consumers, typically at 85% of the single aged pension. This fee is currently $66.80 per day.
Hotelling Supplement Contribution if applicable
This helps aged care homes meet the cost of services such as catering, cleaning and gardening. From 1 November 2025, residents who can afford it will contribute towards some or all of the Hotelling Supplement. The government will continue to pay the rest, including the full Hotelling Supplement for those who are unable to afford to contribute.
Non-Clinical Care Contribution (NCCC) if applicable
The government fully funds all clinical care costs in aged care homes.
The Non-Clinical Care Contribution covers things such as bathing, mobility assistance and lifestyle activities. Those who can afford it will make a contribution towards their NCCC based on their means assessment.
A lifetime cap will mean residents will no longer have to pay the NCCC once they reach $130,000 (indexed) in total contributions, or after 4 years — whichever comes first. Additionally, a daily cap of $101.16 (indexed) applies to the NCCC.
The family home is exempt from means testing when there is a protected person (a spouse or dependent adult child) residing in the home.
For further specific information on Means Testing for Aged Care Fees, please contact: Services Australia phone line on 1800 227 475 or visit the My Aged Care website to use the fee estimating tool.
Accommodation Payments if applicable (pays for accommodation)
Our Refundable Accommodation Deposit amounts vary from facility to facility and consumers have the choice of paying the accommodation payment as:
- A lump sum refundable deposit (RAD) that is refunded when you leave care, less any retention amounts and any fees that you agree to draw down from it, or
- A Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) that is not refunded when you leave care, or
- Any combination of lump sum and daily payment.
Until you pay a lump sum, you will pay by daily payment. You can pay a lump sum at any time after you enter care.
A lump sum payment is considered an asset for aged care purposes. This means it is counted in your means assessment and may affect your hotelling contribution and non-clinical care contribution.
If you choose a combination payment, you can choose to draw your daily payment from your paid lump sum. Over time, this will increase your daily payment unless you top up the lump sum. Your provider may also agree to draw other fees from the lump sum, like your basic daily fee.
If you first enter permanent residential aged care on or after 1 November 2025, the following accommodation arrangements will apply.
These include:
- Refundable deposit retention – if you pay a lump sum, your provider keeps 2% of your lump sum per year. This amount is not refunded when you leave care. After 5 years in care, no further retention amounts will be deducted. This amount is calculated daily and deducted monthly.
- Daily accommodation payment (DAP) indexing – if you pay by DAP, this amount will increase due to indexation on 20 March and 20 September each year. Indexation does not apply to daily accommodation contributions (DAC) paid by residents eligible for government assistance with their accommodation costs.
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Why families choose Mary Mackillop
Families across Camden, Campbelltown, and the Macarthur region choose Mary Mackillop because our commitment to caring for our community is undisputed.
If you’re exploring Residential Aged Care in Camden NSW, we invite you to visit and experience the difference for yourself.
FAQs
Mary Mackillop:
What you need to know
How do I apply for Residential Aged Care in Camden?
To move into Mary Mackillop, you’ll need an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) approval. Once approved, our team will guide you through room availability, fees, and the admission process step by step.
What is included in the daily fee?
The daily fee covers 24/7 nursing and personal care, meals, cleaning, lifestyle programs, and access to allied health services. Our team can provide a clear breakdown of accommodation and care costs.
Can I visit Mary Mackillop before making a decision?
Yes. We encourage families to book a private tour to experience the environment, meet our team, and see if Mary Mackillop is the right fit.
