High Quality of Care

We provide a high quality of care with the flexibility to meet the needs and preferences of all our residents.

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There are 12 single rooms with a sea view, ensuite, air conditioning and built in robes, 12 single rooms with en-suite, air conditioning and built in robes, 9 single rooms with shared ensuite, air conditioning and built in robes. All rooms are of adequate size. We have capacity to cater for couples in a shared room with ensuite.

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There are several communal areas – Lounge room and Dining room in the Dinham Wing, outdoor garden seating areas with and without sea views as well as laundry facilities.

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The residents and their families are informed monthly through the Sea Horse Times newsletter of Activities which include Bingo, Singing, Church Services, Walks, Talks, Exercise Classes, Lunches and Gardening etc.

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Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Audiology, Massage, Hairdressing and Optometrist services are also provided. A fee may apply for these services.

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As from 1st July 2014 New Residents will have a choice to pay for their accommodation either as a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), an equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) or a combination of both.

The Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is a market price set by our home and can be discussed with Management.

 

Market Prices

SINGLE ROOM – with ensuite

 

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)     $350,000.00

Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)              $80.16 per day

$350,000 x MPIR (currently 8.36%) / 365

(MPIR = maximum permissible interest rate 8.36% up to 30/9/2024)

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SHARED ROOM – shared bathroom/toilet

 

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)     $300,000.00

Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)              $68.72 per day

$300,000 x MPIR (currently 8.36% up to 30/9/2024) / 365

 

Example of RAD and DAP (combo payment)

RAD $350,000 - $250,000 (able to be paid by consumer) = $100,000.00

DAP is calculated as follows:

$350,000 - $250,000 = $100,000 x MPIR (currently 8.36% up to 30/9/2024) / 365 = $22.91 per day

 

Prices from 1/10/2024 - 31/12/2024

 

SINGLE ROOM – with ensuite

 

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)     $350,000.00

Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)                 $80.36 per day

$350,000 x MPIR (currently 8.38%) / 365

(MPIR 8.38% from 1/10/2024 – 31/12/2024)

 

SHARED ROOM – shared bathroom/toilet

 

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)     $300,000.00

Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)              $68.88 per day

$300,000 x MPIR (currently 8.38%) / 365

(MPIR 8.38% from 1/10/2024 – 31/12/2024)

 

 Example of RAD and DAP (combo payment)

RAD $350,000 - $250,000 (able to be paid by consumer) = $100,000.00

DAP is calculated as follows:

$350,000 - $250,000 = $100,000 x MPIR (currently 8.38% up to 31/12/2024) / 365 = $22.96 per day

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You will also be required to pay a Basic Daily Care Fee which equates to 85% of the aged care pension (currently $63.57).

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You may also, depending on circumstances, be required to pay a Care Contribution which is determined by the Department of Social Services by an assets and income test. This is capped at $33,309.29 per year and $79,942.44 in a lifetime.

 

Volunteers

We encourage volunteers and community members to be part of our home and join in with all of our activities to make it a warm friendly ambiance.

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If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact the Diversional Therapy Coordinator, on 88373021.

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Accreditation 

This home is accredited by The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency and complies with all 44 standards. To read our accreditation report go to www.agedcarequality.gov.au/services/ardrossan-community-hostel-6111

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Useful Links

My Aged Care

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission