Book residential aged care GP support in Charlestown for residents in aged care facilities who need regular medical reviews, chronic disease care, medication reviews, preventative health checks, palliative care support and coordinated care with nursing staff, families and allied health providers.
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Residential aged care GP support
28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290
Residents, families, care staff and aged care facilities
Online or by phone
Older adults in residential aged care often need regular, coordinated GP support that considers their medical history, medicines, comfort and quality of life. At Smith Street Medical Centre, Charlestown, our GPs provide care for residents in aged care facilities with a focus on consistency, communication and practical medical support.
Residential aged care GP services may include scheduled facility visits, acute medical care when required, chronic disease management, care planning, medication reviews, routine assessments, preventative healthcare, palliative care support and coordination with specialists and allied health providers.
Families and care teams looking for an aged care GP in Charlestown, elderly health support in Charlestown, or a geriatric doctor in Charlestown can contact our local clinic to discuss suitable residential aged care support.
Appointments for this service run out of our Charlestown clinic. Our team of experienced GPs currently see patients there — or head to the Smith Street Medical Centre website to compare all locations.
Regular GP visits for residents in aged care facilities.
Medical support when new health concerns arise.
Ongoing care for long-term health conditions.
Support with resident-centred care plans and reviews.
Review medicines and discuss ongoing medication needs.
General health checks and preventative health reviews.
Support for long-term wellbeing and early concern review.
Palliative Care Support
Help coordinating referrals and specialist communication.
Clear updates between GPs, families and care teams.
You may book a residential aged care appointment at our Charlestown clinic if:
Important: Online information does not replace medical advice from a GP. Residential aged care appointments are not for emergencies. For urgent or emergency medical attention, call 000.
A short guide to help you choose the right appointment type for your concern.
Many residential aged care services are provided in aged care settings through scheduled GP visits where arranged.
Some review discussions or family follow-up may be suitable by telehealth where clinically appropriate.
Contact the Charlestown clinic to discuss residential aged care GP support or appointment needs.
Share the resident’s health history, medicines, care goals and any concerns from family or staff.
The GP reviews the resident’s current health needs and care requirements.
Receive medical advice, medication review, care planning, referral or follow-up guidance where appropriate.
Coordinate ongoing review with the resident, family, nursing staff or allied health providers if needed.
Our Charlestown clinic is conveniently located on Smith Street and supports residential aged care residents, families and care teams across eastern Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. Many patients and facilities contact Smith Street Medical Centre in Charlestown for aged care, GP support, medication reviews, chronic disease care, care planning and coordinated resident care.
Smith Street Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. Residential aged care appointment fees can vary depending on appointment type, consultation length, Medicare eligibility, facility arrangements, visit requirements, consultation needs and clinic policy. Bulk billing may be available for eligible patients under the clinic’s billing policy. Please view the fee schedule or contact reception before booking if you have questions about aged care appointment costs.
Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is located at 28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290. Patients can use the map for directions or call reception for help choosing the right appointment type.
Yes. Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown provides GP support for residents in aged care facilities.
A GP can help with scheduled visits, chronic disease management, medication reviews, care planning, routine assessments and coordinated care.
Yes. Families can contact the Charlestown clinic to discuss residential aged care GP support and next steps.
Yes. The current service page explains that the team works closely with nursing staff, families and allied health providers.
Yes. Medication reviews and optimisation are part of residential aged care GP support where clinically appropriate.
Some review discussions or follow-up conversations may be suitable by telehealth for eligible existing patients where clinically appropriate.
Some aged care support may be coordinated through facility visits, but your GP will advise if in-clinic care is needed.
Yes. Smith Street Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. Fees may vary depending on eligibility, appointment type and consultation needs.
You can call Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown on (02) 4943 3066 to discuss appointment and coordination needs.
Residential aged care appointments are not for emergencies. For urgent or emergency medical attention, call 000.
Ongoing care for residents with changing or long-term health needs.
Support for residents, families, nursing staff and allied health providers.
Help keeping care plans, reviews and follow-up organised.
Connect with Smith Street Medical Centre, Charlestown for aged care GP support.
Related Charlestown services
If a resident needs regular GP review, chronic disease care, medication review, care planning, palliative support or coordinated medical care in an aged care facility, our Charlestown clinic can help.
