Are you considering placing your elderly relative at Olive Grove Aged Care?
Do you need to find respite or permanent placement at Olive Grove Aged Care or another aged care home in the SALISBURY area?
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We have helped many families through this difficult time and have detailed knowledge and experience to help you with this important decision about Olive Grove Aged Care.
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Application, Admission Forms and Negotiating Accommodation Fees at Olive Grove Aged Care
Providing independent advice about Olive Grove Aged Care and other care homes nearby to SALISBURY.
Negotiating RAD's and additional service fees to achieve the best financial arrangement.
Explaining strengths and weaknesses of care homes near SALISBURY - using our proven checklist to guide your decisions.
Matching appropriate homes to your family requirements, preferences and timetable.
Arranging facility tours to Olive Grove Aged Care and providing support.
Completing the Centrelink forms (SA457 or SA485) Asset and Income Assessment forms.
Accurately completing and lodging the application and admission paperwork for Olive Grove Aged Care.
Prompt notification and response to current vacancies at Olive Grove Aged Care through our established and trusted relationship with admission coordinators.
Advocacy and support during settling-in period after the placement has been completed.
Benefits of using our aged care placement service include:
Guidance and support - We 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 - Access to a wide range of information on available care options, including services, amenities, and costs.
Advocacy - We can act as an advocate for older adults and their families, ensuring that their human rights and preferences are respected.
Coordination - Coordinating the transition to a new care setting, including arranging for necessary medical evaluations, transferring personal belongings, and helping with other logistics.
Time-saving - We can save you time and effort in finding and selecting the appropriate care options.
Cost-effective - We are able to negotiate with facilities to reduce your onging fees.
Tailored solutions - We provide tailored solutions matched to your unique needs and preferences.
Daily Care Fee & RAD Interest Rate Updates
From 1 April 2025, the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) is 8.17%
Since the RAD price approval threshold increased to $750,000 in January 2025, Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) have risen significantly across most aged care homes. For residents, any reduction in the MPIR is a positive change, as it lowers the cost of paying via Daily Accommodation Payments (DAPs).
Aged care facilities continue to prefer residents who pay a RAD upfront rather than those on concessional arrangements. Since lower-tier RADs have increased, the provider-centric income gap between full-paying and concessional residents has widened.
For facilities with more than 40% concessional residents, the effective Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) is now $311,791. However, with the average RAD now sitting well above this amount, it remains challenging for concessional residents to secure placements.
This trend will most likely continue, increasing pressure on those seeking supported placements in aged care homes.
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 8.42%.