Location
39 Livingstone Road , VERMONT SOUTH , 3133, VIC
Beds: 210
Category: Private Incorporated Body
Provider: Blue Cross Community Care Services Group Pty Ltd
BlueCross Livingstone Gardens
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency
BlueCross Livingstone Gardens
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BlueCross Livingstone Gardens, a beautiful and modern residence conveniently located close to public transport, shopping, public library and restaurants in Vermont South.
This state-of-the-art residence features many light-filled residential wings over four floors, each with its own dining and lounge areas. The numerous terraces, balconies and courtyards blur the line between the inside and out, giving you the best of both worlds. Bluecross Livingstone Gardens also offer a dedicated Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia.
Rooms at BlueCross Livingstone Gardens are spacious, with many boasting views of neighbouring suburbs or the Dandenong Ranges. And if you prefer more space, there are apartment suites available, complete with a lounge room and kitchenette for your convenience and added privacy.
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- Guidance and support - An aged care placement service can provide expert guidance and support to help older adults and their families navigate the complex and often overwhelming process of finding and selecting appropriate long-term care options.
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MPIR reducing to 8.34% pa
The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) will reduce to 8.34% pa from
For a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $550,000 the equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) reduces to $125.67 pd ($45,870 pa).
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a few months, so we are seeing a very small decrease in the MPIR. This could mean that the MPIR has reached its peak and could be on the slide down.
Also from 1st April 2024, the refurbished Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) rate of $68.14 means an equivalent Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) of $298,215. In June 2022 the RAC was $544,719, meaning that aged care homes that are “RAD-focused” are now less likely to look at fully supported / partially supported residents if the aged care home has already exceeded their 40% supported ratio, as the RAC has now dropped below $300,000.
The change in the MPIR to 8.34% is welcomed but should have no major impact on residents as they enter an aged care home from
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Simple RAD to DAP Conversion
Select RAD Amount: $
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Lump Sum of RAD Paid : $
DAP :$20.20 pd
Interest rate (MPIR) is: 8.34%pa
(effective 1/04/2024)