How much does Heritage Illawong spend on food?
In January to March 2026, Heritage Illawong spent $10 per resident per day on food, 38% below the sector median of $16. In the same quarter, spending on dietitians was $0.21 per resident per day, 25% below the sector median of $0.28.
How are meals prepared?
According to Heritage Illawong, 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 does Heritage Illawong spend on resident care?
In the 2024–25 financial year, Heritage Illawong spent $460.31 per resident per day, and care and nursing made up 55.2% of it. Care and nursing spending of $253.93 was 4% below the sector median of $264.85. These figures are the home’s costs, not the fees a resident pays.
Where does the rest of the spending go?
Spending on other categories included administration ($90.94), accommodation and maintenance ($49.16), and cleaning and laundry ($28.12) per resident per day. Within care and nursing, the largest amounts per resident per day went to personal care workers and assistants in nursing ($143.83) and registered nurses ($52.10).
