Rathdowne Place

Location of Rathdowne Place

Rathdowne Place

497-513 Rathdowne STREET CARLTON VIC 3053

Beds: 162

Category: Private Incorporated Body

Provider: Australian Unity Care Services Pty Ltd

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Rathdowne Place

Are you considering a residential care placement at Rathdowne Place?

Do you have a loved one who needs respite or permanent placement at Rathdowne Place or another aged care facility in the CARLTON area ?

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

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We have been placing residents into residential aged care since 2002, and have detailed knowledge and experience to help you with this important decision about Rathdowne Place.

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Application, admission and negotiating the fees at Rathdowne Place

• Assisting with the application, admission process, and fee negotiations at Rathdowne Place.


• Offering impartial advice on Rathdowne Place and other aged care homes in the CARLTON 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 CARLTON, using our proven checklist to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.


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


• Arranging tours of Rathdowne Place 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 Rathdowne Place.


• Keeping you informed of vacancies at Rathdowne Place through our strong relationships with admissions coordinators, ensuring prompt responses.


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

MPIR increased to 8.42% from 1st January 2025

The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) increased to 8.42% effective from January 1st 2025.

As facilities proceed to increase RAD’s, the lesser profitability of a concessional resident will result in a clear preference for RAD paying residents.

The effective Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) on a refurbished aged care home, above the 40% concessional ratio, will be $302,671 from 1st January 2025, which will put pressure on those looking to find a concessional placement given average RAD’s are now much higher than this amount.

More about RAD, DAP & MPIR ...

RAD to DAP Conversion