Location
40 Dorking Road , BOX HILL , 3128, VIC
Beds: 217
Category: Private Incorporated Body
Provider: Blue Cross Community Care Services Group Pty Ltd
BlueCross Box Hill
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency
BlueCross Box Hill
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BlueCross Box Hill is a new state-of-the-art residence which combines modern aged care with contemporary living.
Spanning three levels, the 216-bed residence has a host of premium facilities including a memory support wing for people living with dementia.
In a first for BlueCross, the layout of the residence has been designed in consultation with a Feng Shui specialist to ensure harmonious spaces and an environment that supports optimal health and wellbeing (this is important for the large Chinese community residing in the Box Hill area) .
At BlueCross Box Hill, caring for you is the top priority. They are committed to providing you with the best possible care, ensuring you are well supported every step of the way as your needs change. If you are looking for a residence that offers ageing in place, talk to us about arranging a visit to BlueCross Box Hill.
Rooms
BlueCross Box Hill offers a choice of 216 beds (standard and apartment) in multiple room designs, all with private ensuites. They are all generously sized and feature high-quality fittings and furnishings, and large windows or juliet balconies for you to enjoy the fresh air. Many rooms have gorgeous views of the Box Hill area or out to the city.
Single Room includes:
- King single bed
- Built-in robe
- Ensuite bathroom
- In-room heating and cooling
- 24-hour call system
- 40-inch TV
- Armchair
- Bedside drawers
Apartments with all inclusions of a single room plus:
- Sofa
- Additional armchair
- Second 40-inch TV
- Dining table and chairs
- Kitchenette
- Walk-in wardrobe
Features
Key features of BlueCross Box Hill
- 216 beds
- Single rooms and apartments, all with private ensuites
- Specialist memory support wing
- Modern lounge, dining and sitting areas
- Private dining room
- Conservatories, terraces and balconies overlooking landscaped gardens
- Cinema
- Library
- Gymnasium
- Café
- Men's shed
- Hairdressing and beauty salon
- Underground parking
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)