How does Sir James Terrace spend on resident care?
In the 2024–25 financial year, Sir James Terrace spent $361.64 per resident per day, and care and nursing made up 67.9% of it. Care and nursing spending of $245.45 was 7% below the sector median of $264.85. These amounts are the home’s costs, not the fees a resident pays.
Where does the rest of the spending go?
Spending on other categories included accommodation and maintenance ($36.64), administration ($26.57), and cleaning and laundry ($25.03) per resident per day. Within care and nursing, the largest amounts per resident per day went to personal care workers and assistants in nursing ($150.41) and registered nurses ($58.36).
How much does Sir James Terrace spend on food?
Food spending at Sir James Terrace in January to March 2026 was $15 per resident per day, 6% below the sector median of $16. Spending on dietitians in the same quarter was $0.10 per resident per day, 64% below the sector median of $0.28.
How are meals prepared?
Sir James Terrace 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.




