Welcome to Bupa Merrimac, located on the Gold Coast, QLD
Discover Bupa Merrimac, a charming care home in the heart of the Gold Coast. You’ll be close to the local community with schools and shopping centres nearby.
Outdoors we are surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and entertainment areas for you and your loved ones to enjoy BBQs. Alfresco dining is very popular amongst our residents, especially in the warmer months.
As you step inside, we have a delightful range of communal spaces, activity rooms and dining areas complete with tasteful, warm decorations and large windows to bring in lots of natural light. We also have weekly visits from a local hairdresser, which is ideal if you would like a pampering session.
Sapphire Services
At this home we have Sapphire Services, an additional services package to enable residents to regularly receive a variety of entertainment, dining and wellbeing services, to add more choice to your days.
^Feedback in the most recent Resident Experience Survey. Survey date: March 2025. Where a result states "Always or mostly", this combines the top two survey scores (with options of always, most of the time, some of the time, and never).
Life at Bupa Merrimac
Your activities and programs
Your passionate lifestyle team are committed to providing you with a range of activities for you to get involved with. It is never too late to start a new hobby! Whatever your passion may be, and if there’s something you're interested in that isn’t on offer, speak with our team who are always excited to hear new ideas and suggestions.
Some activities that you will have the opportunity to get involved with include: cultural and spiritual activities, cognitive activities including puzzles, daily exercise classes, community events, in-home entertainment, and movies.
You might also like to join one of our special Intergenerational Programs designed to foster meaningful connections across generations.
Rooms
Superior
Decorative elements pictured are for display only
Make yourself at home in this 14 sqm private room with ensuite bathroom. This room is both bright and attractive and some of these rooms have outdoor access to a terrace area. High quality furnishings include an adjustable bed, armchair, over-the-bed table, fan and storage of a wardrobe and drawers. Soft furnishings include curtains and bedding. The private ensuite bathroom consists of toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror.This charming room has access to the residential amenities and a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You can also have peace of mind with the addition of an easy-to-use nurse call system.
For your comfort:
14 sqm
24 hour nurse call system
Adjustable bed
Fan
Air conditioning
High quality furnishings
Telephone connection point*
TV connection point
Flat screen TV*
Wi-Fi*
* Additional charges may apply
Classic Patio
Decorative elements pictured are for display only
If you enjoy the outdoors, we hope this 12 sqm private room with ensuite bathroom will have you feeling at home in no time. All of these rooms have access to an appealing terrace area. High quality furnishings include an adjustable bed, armchair, over-the-bed table, fan and storage of a wardrobe and drawers. Soft furnishings include curtains and bedding. The private ensuite consists of toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror.This attractive room has access to the residential amenities and a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You can also have peace of mind with the addition of an easy-to-use nurse call system.Note: Room image is indicative only - these rooms do have direct access to an outdoor terrace
For your comfort:
12 sqm
24 hour nurse call system
Adjustable bed
Fan
Air conditioning
High quality furnishings
Outdoor patio access
Telephone connection point*
TV connection point
Flat screen TV*
Wi-Fi*
* Additional charges may apply
Classic
Decorative elements pictured are for display only
This cosy and welcoming 12 sqm private room includes your own ensuite bathroom. High quality furnishings include an adjustable bed, armchair, over-the-bed table, fan and storage of a wardrobe and drawers. Soft furnishings include curtains and bedding. The private ensuite consists of toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror.This pleasant room has access to the residential amenities and a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You can also have peace of mind with the addition of an easy-to-use nurse call system.
For your comfort:
12 sqm
24 hour nurse call system
Adjustable bed
Fan
Air conditioning
High quality furnishings
Telephone connection point*
TV connection point
Flat screen TV*
Wi-Fi*
* Additional charges may apply
Fees & Payments
Your fees cover the care you receive and your accommodation, and sometimes additional services.
Outlined below are the fees you may be required to pay based on the aged care home and room type you are considering today.
Do you have concerns about affordability of accommodation fees? Ask us about government funded accommodation options.
Accommodation cost + Care fees + Other services cost
Daily cost Instead of paying for your accommodation as a lump sum you can choose to pay a daily fee known as the Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP). The amount you pay...
Basic daily fee This fee is set by the Australian Government and equates to 85% of the single basic Age Pension. The Australian Government reviews the fee amount on 2...
Payment options for accommodation cost
For flexibility, there are four ways you can pay for your accommodation.
Option 1 - Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) Instead of paying for your accommodation as a lump sum, you can choose to pay a daily fee. The amount you pay is calculated based on the MPIR (maximum permissible interest rate, set by the Australian Government) current on the day you move into permanent care.
Option 2 - Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) This option is a lump sum accommodation payment. The full amount of the deposit is refunded when you leave the aged care home less any amounts you have agreed to deduct.
Option 3 - Combination Payment Part refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) and part daily accommodation payment (DAP), with the part RAD being refunded when you leave the aged care home.
Option 4 - Drawdown Payment This option is like the combination payment, but the daily accommodation payment component is deducted from your refundable accommodation deposit. The balance of the deposit is refunded when you leave the aged care home.
Sapphire Services At Bupa Merrimac, we understand that providing more than your room and care support is important to your ongoing happiness and comfort. That’s why we’ve introduced a range of additional services that we call Sapphire Services. Sapphire Services enable residents to regularly receive a variety of entertainment, dining and wellbeing services. With these services, residents enjoy the value of an inclusive package conveniently bundled and reflected in your monthly statement. Terms and conditions apply. For the full list of services, including terms and conditions, please contact the care home.
Features at Bupa Merrimac
Home features
BBQ area
Bupa bus
Courtyard areas
Gazebo
Hair salon
On-site kitchen
On-site laundry
Pet friendly
Raised garden beds
Visitors parking
Care features
Registered nurse rostered 24/7
Access to podiatry
Personalised care plans
24 hour nurse call system
Regular physiotherapist visits
Resident feedback
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Volunteering opportunities
Visit the volunteering page for more information and application details.
