Yeltana Nursing Home provides high-care residential accommodation for 58 residents and is situated by the sea on Newton Street, Whyalla. Yeltana's name originated from the regional aboriginal dialect 'shady tree, somewhere to rest'. Yeltana provides fully accredited services that care for all aspects of our resident’s lives including their financial, social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs as required. Nursing care is provided 24 hours a day. Individulised care plans are developed to suit the needs of our residents, and include diverse social activities.Leisure and recreational activities are designed to provide optimal social and emotional wellbeing by reducing potential feelings of vulnerability, isolation or boredom and increase feelings of inclusiveness and purpose. A Memory Support Unit is available at the facility, providing specialised care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders in a caring, safe and secure environment.
Available RoomsUpdated as of March 2022
Room Name Large Single with Ensuite
Type Single room + no bathroom or ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 34
Room Size (sqm) 15 > m2
Room Description
Good condition
Common Areas Description
Formal dining room with private function factilities, lounge area, small private tv/lounge room. Courtyard giving access to Music Room/lifestyle activities. Large enclosed secure outdoor area accommodating afternoon tea and lifestyle functions.
Room Name Standard Double
Type Shared room + no bathroom or ensuite
Occupancy 2
No of rooms 6
Room Size (sqm) 23-24m2
Room Description
Good condition
Common Areas Description
Formal dining room with private function factilities, lounge area, small private tv/lounge room. Courtyard giving access to Music Room/lifestyle activities. Large enclosed secure outdoor area accommodating afternoon tea and lifestyle functions.
Room Name Standard Single
Type Single room + no bathroom or ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 11
Room Size (sqm) 12-13m2
Room Description
Single Room with shared bathroom.
Common Areas Description
Formal dining room with private function factilities, lounge area, small private tv/lounge room. Courtyard giving access to Music Room/lifestyle activities. Large enclosed secure outdoor area accommodating afternoon tea and lifestyle functions.
Room Name Large Single with Ensuite
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 14
Room Size (sqm) 15 > m2
Room Description
Beach front rooms facing Spencer Gulf. 8 rooms in the Memory Support Unit. 6 rooms in non secure area. Recently built rooms (2015) with high quality fittings and fixtures (including reverse cycle air-conditioning), with garden and/or courtyard views. Nurse call, telephone and television connections to all rooms. Provided in all rooms: bed, bedside locker, chair, overway and built in wardrobe.
Common Areas Description
Formal dining room with private function facilities, lounge area, small private TV/lounge room. Courtyard giving access to music room and lifestyle activities. Large enclosed secure outdoor area for outdoor activities and Lifestyle functions.
Room Name Banksia Standard Double + Ensuite
Type Shared room + ensuite
Occupancy 2
No of rooms 1
Room Size (sqm) 20-24 m2
Room Description
Spacious double room with ensuite close to communal areas and nurses station.
Common Areas Description
Formal dining room with private function facilities, lounge area, small private TV/lounge room. Courtyard giving access to music room and lifestyle activities. Large enclosed secure outdoor area for outdoor activities and Lifestyle functions.
Room Name Large Single room in Memory Support Unit
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 8
Room Size (sqm) >15 m2
Room Description
Recently built rooms (2015) with high quality fittings and fixtures (including reverse cycle air-conditioning), with garden and/or courtyard views. Nurse call, telephone and television connections to all rooms. Provided in all rooms: bed, bedside locker, chair, overway and built in wardrobe.
Common Areas Description
Large, well-appointed and comfortable common areas designed to suit resident’s interests and a broad range of activities.
Extensive patios and courtyards with access to walkways and landscaped gardens with sea view.
Room Name Single room- Beachfront Banksia
Type Single room + no bathroom or ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 7
Room Size (sqm) >15 m2
Room Description
Single room with built in wardrobe, chair bed, over bed table. Facing views of Spencer Gulf.
Common Areas Description
Formal dining room with private function facilities, lounge area, small private TV/lounge room. Courtyard giving access to music room and lifestyle activities. Large enclosed secure outdoor area for outdoor activities and Lifestyle functions.