Our Aged Care Facility is a beautiful modern 33 bed residential care facility accommodating all needs for the ageing with spectacular views over the ocean
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 facility and can be discussed with Management.
Market Prices
SINGLE ROOM – with Ensuite
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) $350,000.00
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) $79.97 per day
$350,000 X MPIR (currently 8.34%) / 365
(MPIR – maximum permissible interest rate)
SHARED ROOM – Shared Bathroom/Toilet
SINGLE ROOM - Shared Bathroom/Toilet
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) $300,000.00
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) $68.55 per day
$300,000 X MPIR (currently 8.34%) / 365
(MPIR – maximum permissible interest rate)
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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 8.34%) / 365 = $22.85 per day
(MPIR – maximum permissible interest rate)
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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 $61.96).
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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 facility 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 facility 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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