Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre

Location of Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre

Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre

1 James Street , WHITEMARK , 7255, TAS

Beds: 9

Category: State Government

Provider: Tasmanian Health Service

Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency

Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre

Are you considering an aged care placement at Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre ?

Do you have an elderly loved one who needs respite care, convalescent care or permanent placement at Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre or another aged care facility in the WHITEMARK area ?

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

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Don't be too hasty and make easy mistakes. Access our knowledge and experience prior to making a decision which will have a major impact on your elderly loved one.

Application, admission and negotiating the fees at Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre

• Providing you with unbiased advice about Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre and other aged care homes near WHITEMARK .
• Negotiating RAD's and additional service fees to achieve the best financial arrangement.
• Explaining strengths and weaknesses of different homes near WHITEMARK - using our proven checklist to guide the decision.
• Matching appropriate aged care homes to your family requirements, preferences and timetable.
• Arranging facility tours to Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre 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 Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre.
• Be first to hear abour vacancies - prompt notification and response to current vacancies at Flinders Island Multipurpose Centre 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.

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).

Learn about RAD, DAP & MPIR ...

RAD to DAP Conversion