Cooee Lodge
Townsend Drive, Gilgandra NSW 2827
Official Star Rating
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings quarterly extract, May 2026. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist.
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What residents say about Cooee Lodge
These are not online reviews. The Australian Government interviews residents of Cooee Lodge face to face and publishes what they said. Below is the share who answered “always” to each question, from the 2025 survey round. It is the closest thing to hearing from the people who actually live there.
Where residents rate it highest
- Encouraged to be independent: 100% said always, against a national average of 60%.
- Things are explained: 77% said always, against a national average of 46%.
- Feels like home: 92% said always, against a national average of 64%.
| What residents were asked | Said “always” | Positive overall | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do staff treat you with respect? | 77% | 100% always or mostly | 68% |
| Are staff kind and caring toward you? | 92% | 100% always or mostly | 69% |
| Do you feel safe here? | 85% | 100% always or mostly | 78% |
| Do you get the care you need? | 92% | 100% always or mostly | 65% |
| Do staff know what they are doing? | 69% | 100% always or mostly | 44% |
| Do you feel at home here? | 92% | 100% always or mostly | 64% |
| Do staff explain things to you? | 77% | 92% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do staff follow up when you raise something? | 69% | 100% always or mostly | 48% |
| Do you have a say in your daily life? | 92% | 100% always or mostly | 72% |
| Are you encouraged to do things for yourself? | 100% | 100% always or mostly | 60% |
| Is this place well run? | 69% | 92% always or mostly | 46% |
| Do you like the food here? | 38% | 84% always or mostly | 28% |
Source: Residents’ Experience survey, Australian Government Star Ratings (May 2026 extract), interviews conducted in 2025. Percentages are of residents interviewed at this home, not of all residents. CareShortlist does not edit, weight or rank these answers.
How Cooee Lodge compares
Cooee Lodge holds an overall Star Rating of 5 out of 5. That is above the NSW average of 3.89, and above the national average of 3.83. Nationally, 94% of rated homes score lower and 0% score higher, with the rest level with it. Most homes cluster on the same few scores, so a single star of difference is a bigger gap than it looks. With 50 funded places it is about average in size (the national average is about 82).
Its strongest measure is residents' experience at 5 out of 5. Its weakest is compliance at 4, which covers whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. That is the area worth probing on a visit, and we have turned it into specific questions below.
| Measure | Cooee Lodge | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 5 | 3.63 |
| Compliance | 4 | 4.82 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.25 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 3.04 |
Other homes near Cooee Lodge
Families almost never choose the first home they look at, and they should not have to. These are the closest alternatives to Cooee Lodge, with their official ratings beside them.
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgandra Multi-Purpose Service | Gilgandra | 0.1 km | Not yet rated | 19 |
Ordered by distance, not by preference. No home pays to appear on this list.
Questions worth asking Cooee Lodge
Tailored to this home’s own published scores rather than a generic checklist. Take them with you.
- What compliance issues have been raised by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, and what has been done since? Ask for it in writing.
- What is the total weekly cost for someone with my family member's care needs, itemised, including extras?
- Who would be their main carer day to day, and what happens on nights and weekends?
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Common questions about Cooee Lodge
What is the Star Rating of Cooee Lodge?
Cooee Lodge has an overall Star Rating of 5 out of 5 in the May 2026 Australian Government extract, against a national average of 3.83. The rating combines residents' experience, compliance, staffing and quality measures.
Where is Cooee Lodge located?
Cooee Lodge is at Townsend Drive, Gilgandra, NSW 2827. You can see every other home nearby on our Gilgandra page.
How many residents does Cooee Lodge have?
Cooee Lodge has 50 government-funded residential places, compared with a national average of about 82 per home. Size affects the feel of a home and the staffing ratios you should ask about.
Who owns Cooee Lodge?
Cooee Lodge is operated by Gilgandra Council (local government). Standards and pricing structures often travel across a provider group, so it is worth looking at their other homes too.
How do I arrange a place at Cooee Lodge?
You need an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422) before a government-funded place can be offered. Once approved, contact the home directly to ask about availability and to arrange a visit. We can also introduce you and put Cooee Lodge side by side with other options near Gilgandra, free.