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Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

257 Gatton Street, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870

Part of Mercy Health

Located just minutes from tropical forests and the vibrant heart of Cairns, Mercy Place Westcourt is an inviting home with a warm, friendly community.

Whatever your passion, our staff can support you to enjoy an active and fulfilling life. You might like to participate in arts and crafts groups, gentle exercise or watch an entertainer perform. You’re also welcome to share quality time with family and friends in the communal lounge areas or our very own café.

With caring staff, friendly faces and support to live life your way, Mercy Place Westcourt offers the perfect blend of independence and support.

Available Services

  • Ageing in place
  • Allied health
  • Audiology
  • Café on site
  • Eye health and ophthalmology
  • Hair and beauty salon
  • Leisure and lifestyle activities
  • Library
  • Palliative care
  • Pastoral care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Religious services
  • Respite care
  • Speech pathology

Vacancy - Single
Permanent

When you choose Mercy Place Westcourt, you live in a genuine community and experience compassionate care. There’s a registered nurse on-site, support to continue the activities, interests and hobbies you enjoy, and family and friends are welcome to visit anytime. Please contact Olivia Ballantyne, Resident Liaison Officer for more information and to arrange a personalised tour.

Costs

DAP
Daily Accommodation Payments
RAD
Refundable Accommodation Deposit
$82.26 $0 (No Deposit)
$41.13 $180,000 (50%)
$0 $360,000 (100%)

 Daily costs calculator


Vacancy - Single
Permanent

When you choose Mercy Place Westcourt, you live in a genuine community and experience compassionate care. There’s a registered nurse on-site, support to continue the activities, interests and hobbies you enjoy, and family and friends are welcome to visit anytime. Please contact Olivia Ballantyne, Resident Liaison Officer for more information and to arrange a personalised tour.

Costs

DAP
Daily Accommodation Payments
RAD
Refundable Accommodation Deposit
$86.83 $0 (No Deposit)
$43.41 $190,000 (50%)
$0 $380,000 (100%)

 Daily costs calculator


What are Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD) and Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP)

Daily Accommodation Payment calculator


You can reduce the Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP) by paying a deposit up to the RAD value. Enter a deposit amount below to see the adjusted DAP amount.

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DAP

$ per day

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Bringing the Show to Seniors at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Monday, July 24, 2023

Residents at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) had their very own ‘Cairns Show’ experience last week - without even having to leave their popular not-for-profit home.

Bloomin’ Brilliant Green Seniors Lead the Way

on Wednesday, June 28, 2023

One of Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) environmentally savvy seniors has been flexing her green thumbs over recent months to supply the not-for-profit home with a range of fresh veggies for the kitchen. Resident and octogenarian Vera Clair has been planting and tending to the daily needs of a range of vegetables and herbs in a number of new planter boxes, which have been installed as part of a new courtyard upgrade at the popular Cairns aged care home.

Mother’s Day a Time to Celebrate at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Great grandmother and born and bred Queenslander Elaine Tyrrell will be spending Mothers’ Day in good company. This year, 78-year-old Elaine - who made the decision to join the Air Force when she was just 18 years old - will be celebrating motherhood along with members of her family who include her four daughters, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

‘Magic Table’ Set to Create Many Moments of Happiness

on Friday, February 17, 2023

A state-of-the-art ‘magic table’ is set to bring many moments of pleasure and happiness to residents at not-for-profit aged care home Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem). Developed in the Netherlands and described as the ‘most promising innovation of 2022’ by USA Today, the Tovertafel - Dutch for ‘magic table’ - is an award-winning dementia care asset that enables people living with dementia to interact with vibrant and engaging light projections.

Loving Couples Commemorate Their Devotion on Valentine's Day

on Friday, February 10, 2023

Not-for-profit aged care home Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) will have romance in the air this Valentine’s Day, as the organisation helps two couples who are residents celebrate their love and loyalty over what amounts to a combined century.

Mercy Health Celebrates Long Service of Sisters of Mercy

on Thursday, January 26, 2023

Staff and seniors united at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) to celebrate the diamond and platinum jubilarians of local nuns from the Sisters of Mercy, Sr. Bridget, Sr. Carmel and Sr. Brigid, to acknowledge the many years of service the trio have devoted to the people of Far North Queensland.

Celebrating 68 Years of Marriage

on Friday, November 25, 2022

Two born and bred Cairns locals, who are now both residents at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem), will celebrate 68 years of marriage on 11 December, with the pair quick to point out that ‘love never rusts’.

Ghouls and Ghosts Make an Appearance for Mercy Health’s Halloween

on Monday, October 31, 2022

Fright night became a ghoulish afternoon when residents at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) donned their creepiest costumes to celebrate Halloween on October 31.

Pyjamas Put the Fun Into Fundraising

on Friday, September 30, 2022

Staff and seniors at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) will spend the day snuggling up in their favourite and most comfortable pyjamas today, all in a bid to help little children with big dreams.

New Friendships Formed, Thanks to TAFE Queensland Community Initiative

on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Age is proving no barrier to the strong friendships which are blooming at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem), thanks to a new partnership with TAFE Queensland’s Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) team.

Mercy Health Celebrates Past and Present on Mercy Day

on Friday, September 23, 2022

Staff and seniors will unite at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) to commemorate Mercy Day on September 24, the anniversary of the opening of the first ‘House of Mercy’ in Ireland in 1827 by the Founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley.

Fathers’ Day - a Time to Celebrate Dads at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Thursday, September 1, 2022

As Fathers’ Day approaches, 90-year-old Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) resident and great grandfather Frederick Reynolds-Parker will be spending Sunday September 4 in good company.

Music Therapy Takes Off Thanks to Cairns Lions Club Ladies Auxiliary

on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Cairns Lions Club Ladies Auxiliary, which has been a great supporter of aged care in the town over the decades, has found a way to support residents living at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) one last time.

Firm Friendships Celebrated at Mercy Place Cairns on International Day

on Monday, July 4, 2022

As he approaches his 91st birthday, born and bred Queenslander Patrick Mason says one of his tips for a long and happy life is to stay on the lookout for new friends, regardless of age.

International Nurses Day - a Special Occasion at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

International Nurses Day will be celebrated by multiple generations at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) as retired nurses who are now residents of the not-for-profit aged care home celebrate their careers of caring alongside current nursing staff.

Mercy Health Celebrates What Makes Australia Special on Harmony Day

on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Cultural diversity and heritage will be celebrated on Harmony Day next week by staff and residents at a local not-for-profit aged care home, Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem).

International Women’s Day, a Time to Reflect at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Tuesday, March 1, 2022

According to 90-year-old Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) resident Sister Carmel, finding a life purpose you are passionate about is the key to a fulfilled life.

International Women’s Day a Time to Reflect at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Monday, February 21, 2022

According to 90-year-old Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) resident Sister Carmel, finding a life purpose you are passionate about is the key to a fulfilled life.

Opposites Attract: Celebrating True Love at Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)

on Wednesday, February 9, 2022

It’s fair to say that Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem) residents, 91-year-old John Mark and his 87-year-old wife Bernice led very different lives up until they met when they were in their late 50’s.

Ghouls and Ghosts Make an Appearance for Mercy Health’s Halloween

on Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Fright night was a ghoulish afternoon as residents at Mercy Place Westcourt donned their creepiest costumes for Sunday’s Halloween celebration.

Mercy Place Westcourt Celebrates First Ever ‘Grandparents Day’

on Thursday, July 29, 2021

Following on from Pope Francis announcing earlier this year that he was establishing the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place each year on the fourth Sunday of July, a Cairns aged care home was quick to embrace the inaugural day at the weekend.

Love Story Carries on After More Than 60 Years

on Wednesday, February 10, 2021

After almost 60 years of marriage, the love lives on for Mercy Place Westcourt’s resident Don Campbell and his wife Lorraine, who are 83 and 77 years of age respectively.

Surprises contribute to smiles at Mercy Place Westcourt

on Thursday, November 12, 2020

Surprises have taken the form of shoeboxes at a local Cairns not-for-profit aged care home - and they’ve resulted in some beaming smiles.

Firm Friendships Celebrated on R U OKAY? Day

on Thursday, September 10, 2020

“R U OK? Day” this year is set to be more significant than ever in the context of the coronavirus pandemic - and one local not-for-profit aged care organisation is participating to highlight its importance.

International Day of Friendship Celebrated at Mercy Place Westcourt

on Monday, August 3, 2020

International Day of Friendship last week saw residents at Mercy Place Westcourt receive a special surprise from some new friends.

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