Location of mecwacare Vincent House
mecwacare Vincent House
125 135 KENNY Street , WESTMEADOWS , 3049, VIC
Beds: 30
Category: Community Based
Provider: MECWA
mecwacare Vincent House
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency
mecwacare Vincent House
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Facilities and Services
mecwacare Vincent House is located in Westmeadows in Melbourne’s north. Care and accommodation is provided for 30 residents.
Each bedroom features a comfortable single bed, a private en-suite bathroom, large windows and garden views.
Public transport is easily accessible with a large park, cafes and local shops all close by.
A wide range of lifestyle activities are on offer to all residents including gardening group, sewing classes, sing-a-longs, dancing and music. Residents can also enjoy regular outings to local areas of interest.
Other services and amenities offered at mecwacare Vincent House include:
- 24-hour care and support
- A secure and protected environment
- Ageing-in-place
- Permanent and respite care
- Large lounge and dining areas
- Modern facilities
- Three private visitors lounge areas
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Children’s games room
- Sensory garden for residents with dementia
Nursing Homes Care Fees -
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
First select the RAD Amount that has been agreed to:
Agreed RAD: $
Use the slider to see how your daily accommodation payment (DAP) will change depending on the lump sum component of the RAD paid. The daily payment is based on the current maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) of 8.38%.
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Lump Sum Paid: $
DAP :$20.20 pd
Interest rate (MPIR) is: 8.38%pa
(from 1/10/2024)