AdventCare Whitehorse

Location of AdventCare Whitehorse

AdventCare Whitehorse

163 165 Central Road , NUNAWADING , 3131, VIC

Beds: 143

Category: Religious

Provider: Seventh Day Adventist Aged Care (Victoria) Ltd

AdventCare Whitehorse
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency

AdventCare Whitehorse

Are you considering an aged care placement at AdventCare Whitehorse ?

Do you have an elderly loved one who needs respite care, convalescent care or permanent placement at AdventCare Whitehorse or another aged care facility in the NUNAWADING area ?

Preferably with an accommodation payment (RAD or DAP), and any additional service fees, that are within your budget ?

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Application, admission and negotiating the fees at AdventCare Whitehorse

• Providing you with unbiased advice about AdventCare Whitehorse and other aged care homes near NUNAWADING .
• Negotiating RAD's and additional service fees to achieve the best financial arrangement.
• Explaining strengths and weaknesses of different homes near NUNAWADING - using our proven checklist to guide the decision.
• Matching appropriate aged care homes to your family requirements, preferences and timetable.
• Arranging facility tours to AdventCare Whitehorse and providing support.
• Completing necessary Commonwealth forms ie. SA457 or SA485 Asset and Income Assessment form.
• Accurately completing and lodging the necessary application and admission paperwork for AdventCare Whitehorse.
• Be first to hear abour vacancies - prompt notification and response to current vacancies at AdventCare Whitehorse through our established and trusted relationship with admission coordinators.
• Provide advocacy and support during the settling-in period and after the placement has been completed.

Facilities and Services

AdventCare Whitehorse is located in Nunawading, just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. The aged care home is easily accessible, with public transport, banks and local shops all close by.

Residents at AdventCare Whitehorse can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and luxurious fittings and furnishings throughout the home. A spacious lounge area and a beautiful sun deck overlooking native parklands are popular spots for residents to sit and relax or socialise with family and friends.

People from all walks of life are welcome at AdventCare Whitehorse. A chaplaincy program offers both spiritual and emotional counselling for residents and their family members, with all beliefs and denominations catered for.

A comprehensive activities program is offered to each residents and includes regular outings, indoor bowls, craft, bridge, snooker, dancing and church services.

Other services and amenities available at AdventCare Whitehorse include:

• Short-term respite care
• 24-hour nursing staff
• Workshop
• Community garden
• Village bus
• On-site physiotherapy and podiatry
• Hairdresser
• Laundry services
• Kiosk

There is a real family atmosphere among staff and residents at AdventCare Whitehorse. You are welcome to visit for a complimentary guided tour. Bookings can be made by calling the phone number above.

Nursing Homes Care Fees - 20 September 2024

From 20 September 2024, the following aged care fees have become effective:

The Basic Daily Care Fee increased to $63.57 pd (from $61.96 pd).

The Fully-Supported Asset Threshold increased to $61,500 (from $59,500).

The Non-Supported Asset Threshold increased to $206,039 (from $201,231).

The maximum Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) for refurbished / non-refurbished rooms is $69.49 pd / $45.31 pd respectively.

The effective Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) for a refurbished facility, above the 40% fully supported ratio, will be $303,395 which will put pressure on persons looking for a fully supported placement, given that the average RAD is now higher than this amount.

The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) will change from 8.36% pa to 8.38%pa from 1 October 2024.

The Basic Daily Care Fee and some aged care thresholds are indexed to the Age Pension. On the 20 September 2024, the single age pension increased to $1,144.40 fn. This is based upon increases in the cost of living reflected in the Pensioner & Beneficiary Living Cost Index (PBLCI).

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