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Fernhill Aged Care Facility 81-103 King St, Caboolture QLD 4510 Phone: (07) 5490 6300 | ABN: [Verify with facility] Service Overview Operated by: Bolton Clarke (formerly RSL Care) Accreditation: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (last audit: 2024-03-15) Primary Services: Respite care, Allied health therapy, Dementia support programs Capacity: Serves 50+ clients daily Key Facilities Fully equipped therapy rooms Social and recreational activity spaces On-site physiotherapy and occupational therapy equipment Secure dementia-friendly environment Accessible transport via community bus service :cite[9] Program Details Eligibility: ACAT assessment required for subsidized programs :cite[9] Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (verify with facility) Funding Options: Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Private Pay Location & Transport Public Transport: Bus Route 654 stops at King St (Stop ID: 310293) :cite[6] Information verified against Bolton Clarke public reports (2025-04-15) Source: Bolton Clarke Website Fernhill Aged Care Facility, Caboolture – Summary and Historical Background Current Facility OverviewFernhill, located at 103 King Street, Caboolture, QLD, is a modern, state-of-the-art residential aged care facility operated by Bolton Clarke. It has been a central part of the Caboolture community for over 70 years, providing a range of aged care services including: Residential aged care with 24/7 nursing support Specialist dementia care in a purpose-built memory support centre Allied health services and restorative support programs Respite and day therapy services Modern amenities such as landscaped gardens, a café, gym, hairdressing salon, and community spaces The facility is designed to offer a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, with a focus on individualised care, resident dignity, and community connection. The current building, completed in 2020, features 162 beds in a contemporary, accessible setting, grouped into supported-living neighbourhoods to maximise personal care and comfort134. What It Was BeforePrior to the redevelopment, Fernhill comprised: A 50-bed traditional nursing home with shared rooms and bathrooms Eight hostel cottages offering 114 single ensuite bedrooms (including 28 intensive care rooms) A retirement village with 87 independent living units The older facilities, including the original nursing home and hostel cottages, were spread out and did not meet modern standards for efficiency, privacy, or care. The redevelopment involved demolishing these older structures and building the new multi-level residential aged care facility to better serve current and future residents’ needs35. Historically, Fernhill was also known as Newman House and has long served the elderly in Caboolture, with deep community ties reflected in stories of local families working and living there over generations2. The site has evolved from its early days as a more traditional institutional setting to today’s integrated, resident-focused aged care and retirement community. In summary:Fernhill in Caboolture is now a leading, purpose-built aged care facility operated by Bolton Clarke, replacing older hostel and nursing home buildings that had served the community for decades. Its redevelopment reflects both a respect for its long-standing history and a commitment to contemporary standards in aged care1235. 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