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Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge

Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge is secure in the heart of the beautiful and established Cambrai Village in Merriwa. This 79 bed residential aged care facility is located in the northern suburb of Merriwa and boasts state of the art facilities whilst maintaining a relaxed but elegant homely environment. Our rooms are single sized rooms with ensuites over two levels. Level one rooms have access to private or shared balconies many with uninterrupted views of the surrounding suburbs and picturesque parklands Some rooms offer direct access to courtyards that have an abundance of sunlight and beautifully manicured gardens with places to relax and enjoy some fresh air. Rooms also offer air-conditioning, quality fittings, telephone and easy access nurse call systems. There are many lounge areas available to residents complete with kitchenette facilities where you can enjoy time relaxing with family and friends or on other occasions, attend activities.

Rooms and costs

Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge offers the following room types. See the details for each room for more information about its features, current availability, and enquiries.[1]
Room types at this location
Category 2: Single Room with Ensuite
Single room + ensuite
Max. daily room payment
or
Max. refundable room deposit
$109.04
Size
16m² + 4m² ensuite
Category 3
Single room + ensuite
Max. daily room payment
or
Max. refundable room deposit
$119.95
Size
17m² + 4m² ensuite

Overall Star Rating

This rating is based on this home's performance in relation to Compliance, Quality Measures, Residents' Experience, and Staffing. The ratings for each of the sub-categories that make up the Overall Star Rating are shown below. See how this is calculated.
Last updated on 20 February 2026

Specialisations

Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge has not listed any specialisations.

Residents' Experience

Find out how other residents feel about the care and services they received at this aged care home to see if it is a good match for you. These ratings are calculated from the results of an annual independent survey of residents at government-funded aged care homes across Australia.

Residents' Experience

The Residents' Experience rating shows what current residents think of Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge. See how this is calculated.
Last updated on 16 October 2025

Residents' Experience Survey results

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Disclaimers

All information on this page - excluding Star Ratings, verified specialisations and Residents' Experience - is entered and maintained by Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge, who is responsible for ensuring the information is accurate, complete and up to date.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing assess the quality of care at all government-funded aged care homes. Based on these assessments, each home receives a Star Rating as a simple way of showing information about the quality of care they provide and how they compare to others. Read more about Star Ratings.

If you pay a refundable accommodation deposit or a refundable accommodation contribution, they may be subject to retention. Any daily accommodation payment you make may also be subject to indexation. Learn more about aged care home costs and fees.

Specialisations with a check mark symbol are verified by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Each verification lasts for 3 years from the date it was granted. Once it expires, providers can apply again if they want to continue to be recognised for a specific specialisation on the Find a Provider tool. Learn more about how the specialisation verification process works.