Cardinal Stepinac Village

Location of Cardinal Stepinac Village

Cardinal Stepinac Village

24-32 Runcorn STREET ST JOHNS PARK NSW 2176

Beds: 144

Category: Charitable

Provider: Australian-Croatian Cardinal Stepinac Association Limited

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Cardinal Stepinac Village

Are you considering a residential care placement at Cardinal Stepinac Village?

Do you have a loved one who needs respite or permanent placement at Cardinal Stepinac Village or another aged care facility in the ST JOHNS PARK area ?

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

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Application, admission and negotiating the fees at Cardinal Stepinac Village

• Assisting with the application, admission process, and fee negotiations at Cardinal Stepinac Village.


• Offering impartial advice on Cardinal Stepinac Village and other aged care homes in the ST JOHNS PARK area.


• Negotiating RADs (Refundable Accommodation Deposits) and additional service fees to secure the best financial outcome.


• Providing a detailed comparison of aged care homes near ST JOHNS PARK, using our proven checklist to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.


• Matching homes to meet your family’s needs, preferences, and timing.


• Arranging tours of Cardinal Stepinac Village and offering ongoing support throughout the process.


• Completing necessary Commonwealth forms, such as the SA457 or SA485 Asset and Income Assessment forms.


• Accurately preparing and submitting all application and admission paperwork for Cardinal Stepinac Village.


• Keeping you informed of vacancies at Cardinal Stepinac Village through our strong relationships with admissions coordinators, ensuring prompt responses.


• Offering advocacy and support throughout the settling-in period and beyond.

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) has changed 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).

Learn about RAD, DAP & MPIR ...

RAD to DAP Conversion