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Prague House

KEW  VIC

St Vincents Hospital (Melbourne) Limited

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Prague House - 253 Cotham Road KEW VIC 3101


Location


253 Cotham Road , KEW , 3101, VIC

Beds: 45

Category: Charitable

Provider: St Vincents Hospital (Melbourne) Limited

Prague House
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency





Prague House

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Prague House is a 45 bed low care residential aged facility operating under the auspices of St Vincent's Health Australia. The uniquely designed purpose built facility is located in Kew, and easily accessible on the 109 tram route.

Prague House is specialised accommodation for people who are homeless, or at serious risk of becoming homeless and/or have a mental health diagnosis or an alcohol related brain injury. Prague House is a "dry" house.Residents at Prague House are able to participate in a range of complimentary activities including bus trips, arts and craft activities, movie days, music therapy, dance therapy, bingo, facilitated community groups and events, and many other activities. For those that enjoy reading, home library visits occur every month. Mass is held every week and is open to all denominations. Residents also have access to Pastoral Care services. Where needed staff accompany residents to external appointments. Basic toiletries are supplied by the facility.

Description of optional additional (i.e. not included in the accommodation price for the room) costs associated with the room and a description of the services offered for those costs.

External social outing costs are subject to individual excursion costings. Residents are able to enagage services directly with external providers for a range of products including newspapers, internet, hairdressing, podiatry, massage etc. The costs of these services are subject to direct negotiation between the resident and the external service provider. Residents are also required to pay for their pharmacy account.

Prague House also supports residents living with a mental health diagnosis and or an acquired brain injury to live life to their fullest potential. Many residents at Prague House have a history of homelessness or have been at high risk of becoming homeless. Prague House is staffed by a dedicated team that strives to provide quality individualised care to a diverse resident group.

Resident physical and mental health needs are professionally managed and supported by the resources of St Vincent's Health Australia.

Our rooms at Prague House are in good condition, and the building has air-conditioning. Our rooms include:

  • Individual TV point and general power outlets.
  • Vinyl flooring coverings,
  • Wall finishes,
  • Window coverings,
  • Bed linen and bedspread,
  • Electric high low bed,
  • Nurse call and
  • An ensuite

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

Learn about RAD, DAP and MPIR ...

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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)