We’ve been providing trusted, compassionate care for over 45 years. At Pioneers Lodge, we focus on creating a safe, home-like environment where residents feel valued and supported every day.
Whether it’s daily living assistance, nutritious meals, or meaningful connection, our team is here to enrich lives and deliver care with heart.
We are an independent, local, and charitable organisation with a mission to provide, promote, and support aged care services for the Griffith and District community.
With deep roots in the region and more than 44 years of experience, we exist solely to serve — not to profit. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, compassionate care that puts people first.
When you choose Pioneers Lodge, you’re choosing:
A home grounded in community values
Personalised care with genuine heart
A not-for-profit provider where every decision puts residents first
24 hour care + support services
with qualified friendly caring staff.
Health + well-being support
including speech therapy, a dietician onsite, podiatry, physiotherapy and chapel to cater for cultural & spiritual welfare.
Onsite beauty salon, hairdresser & gym
to encourage and facilitate residents wellbeing and mobility.
Delicious home-cooked meals
with seasonal produce and a range of menu choices.
Specialised dementia care
with exceptional care levels and security options.
Large spacious common areas
indoors and outdoors. Ample natural light throughout the venue without outdoor views in most locations.
The Pioneers Lodge provides a residential aged accommodation service in four distinct residential units.
Care Level 1
Curtis Chauncy Home | 19 beds | All single rooms with ensuite
General Care for residents without complex nursing needs.
The Chauncy Home is a 19-bed residential care home providinggeneral care for residents without complex nursing needs in a secure setting in a comfortable home like environment. Experienced appropriately trained staff provide care that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident.
Don Mackay Home | 47 beds | 31 single rooms with ensuite| 8 shared (double) rooms with ensuite
Exceptional care and wellbeing support to residents with complex nursing needs, including those living with dementia.
The Mackay Home is a 44-bed residential care home, providing exceptional care and wellbeing support to residents with complex nursing needs, including those living with dementia in a secure setting in a comfortable home like environment. Experienced appropriately trained staff provide 24-hour care that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident.
Stuart & Margret McWilliam Home | 16 beds | All single rooms with ensuite
Residential care home specialising in care for residents with early to mid-stages of dementia, without complex nursing needs.
The McWilliam Home is a 16 bed residential care home specialising in dementia care. It provides general care for residents with early to mid-stages of dementia and without complex nursing needs in a secure setting in a comfortable home like environment. Experienced appropriately trained staff provide 24-hour care that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident.
The Settlers Home | 16 beds | All single rooms with ensuite
Exceptional care and wellbeing support to residents with complex nursing needs, including those living with dementia in a secure setting.
The Settlers Home is a 16-bed residential care home, providing exceptional care and wellbeing support to residents with complex nursing needs, including those living with dementia in a secure setting in a comfortable home like environment. Experienced appropriately trained staff provide 24-hour care that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident.
