Location
17 Derwent Street , RINGWOOD , 3134, VIC
Beds: 30
Category: Private Incorporated Body
Provider: NDN Care Services Pty Ltd
Della Dale Aged Care
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency
Della Dale Aged Care
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Facilities and Services
Della dale Aged Care is a small, family owned, 30-bed permanent residential aged care home.
They cater for all levels of care, ranging from needs that are low to those that are highly complex.
Your loved ones are welcome to “age in place”. One transition into aged care is all that is needed as the staff are trained to manage a range of medical and psychiatric issues, including dementia of varying levels.
No residents at Della Dale is segregated because of dementia or any other mental health issue. Everyone lives together in a happy and socially accepting community.
Della Dale welcomes war veterans with PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression.
The owner and manager (Nishan) is a psychiatric nurse with experience working on Ward 17 of the Austin Hospital.
What are the main points of difference between Della Dale and other Aged Care Homes?
- One of the smallest Homes in Victoria.
- Psychiatric nurses managing care (supervised by Nishan).
- A flat organizational structure, two levels to the organisation, the care staff, and the directors of the company.
- Della Dale provide an easy and collaborative experience through admission, and care planning, and the delivery of necessary therapies and treatments, including lifestyle. It’s as easy as dropping in or picking up the phone and calling one of the directors to discuss options, or get an update.
- Clinical decisions are a collaborative discussion between the directors, doctors, nurses, carers and the family. It is a true multidisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Access to information - These services often have access to a wide range of information on available care options, including details on services, amenities, and costs.
- Advocacy - Aged care placement services can act as an advocate for older adults and their families, helping them to navigate the application and admissions process, and ensuring that their rights and preferences are respected.
- Coordination - They can help with coordinating the transition to a new care setting, including arranging for necessary medical evaluations, transferring personal belongings, and helping with other logistics.
- Time-saving - They can save a lot of time and effort for the older adults and their families in finding and selecting the appropriate care options.
- Cost-effective - It can be cost-effective as some agencies may have a contract with facilities to offer discounted rates.
- Tailored solutions - They can provide tailored solutions to the unique needs of older adults and their families.
Located in a small side-street, off the main road. Della Dale are nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. The street is beautiful and quiet, and adjacent to a Park, with numerous native trees and a lovely grass space. 5 minutes taxi to / from Eastland Shopping Centre, and a walk away from the local Lawn Bowls Club.
Della dale Aged Care works with local schools through the year. They work closely with Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School, and have Year 10 students volunteer twice a term, as part of the school’s community service program. Della Dale have had a relationship with this school for many years.
Della Dale accommodates couples in twin share rooms. Della Dale believe that a life long love and partnership should be maintained even as partners enter aged care. Della Dale are there to help you with that.
What benefits will an Aged Care Placement service provide to you?
The benefits of using an aged care placement service include:
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)