Location
1245 1247 Malvern Road , MALVERN , 3144, VIC
Beds: 108
Category: Community Based
Provider: MECWA
mecwacare Malvern Centre
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency
mecwacare Malvern Centre
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Facilities and Services
Malvern Centre is one of Melbourne’s premium aged care facilities, with over 100 residents enjoying a range of accommodation options.
Malvern Centre is located in the heart of Malvern, with easy access to Melbourne’s CBD, the highest quality medical facilities and superb shopping.
Accommodation for residents ranges from single-room to three-room suites (all with en suites) that can be configured to suit any requirements.
Malvern Centre has been specifically designed to give residents personal space and privacy. A number of community rooms are the ideal space for residents to meet with and entertain friends, with private suites also available. The private suites are spacious and bright – perfect for hosting special occasions and family gatherings.
The tranquil landscaped gardens are popular among residents, with these outdoor areas boasting park benches, lush garden beds and glorious views of the open sky.
Residents of Malvern Centre have access to the following services and amenities:
- 24 hour care and support provided by a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, as well as personal care and lifestyle staff
- Full accreditation under the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
- Secure and protected environment
- Ageing-in-place accommodation
- Respite care
- Well-appointed dining and lounge rooms
- Theatre, club room, library and reading room
- On-site hairdressing services
- Laundry
- One, two and three-room suites to accommodate individuals and couples
What benefits will an Aged Care Placement service provide to you?
The benefits of using an aged care placement service include:
- 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.
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)