How much does SummitCare Waverley spend on food?
In January to March 2026, SummitCare Waverley spent $12 per resident per day on food, 25% below the sector median of $16. In the same quarter, spending on dietitians was $0.70 per resident per day, 150% above the sector median of $0.28.
How are meals prepared?
According to SummitCare Waverley, 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 SummitCare Waverley spend on resident care?
In the 2024–25 financial year, SummitCare Waverley spent $408.31 per resident per day, and care and nursing made up 66.6% of it. Care and nursing spending of $272.11 was 3% above 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 administration ($40.15), cleaning and laundry ($26.45), and accommodation and maintenance ($25.44) per resident per day. Within care and nursing, the largest amounts per resident per day went to personal care workers and assistants in nursing ($163.75) and registered nurses ($64.96).
