How much does Chaffey Aged Care spend on food?
In January to March 2026, Chaffey Aged Care spent $18 per resident per day on food, 13% above the sector median of $16. Spending on dietitians in the same quarter was $0.39 per resident per day, 39% above the sector median of $0.28.
How are meals prepared?
Chaffey Aged Care reports that breakfast, lunch and dinner are all cooked fresh. All meals are prepared on site.
Spending & preparation
Daily spending on food and dietitian services, and how meals are prepared.
Sources and Explanation
How much care and nursing does Chaffey Aged Care provide?
In January to March 2026, Chaffey Aged Care reported 210 minutes of care per resident per day, matching its target of 210 minutes. Of those minutes, 40 came from registered nurses, 3 minutes below the registered-nurse target of 43.
Who provides that care?
Personal care workers provided 155 of the 210 minutes (73.8%), followed by registered nurses (40 minutes, 19.0%) and enrolled nurses (15 minutes, 7.1%). In the same quarter, Chaffey Aged Care also reported spending on physiotherapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, and lifestyle and recreation workers.
