Riverwood Hostel

Location of Riverwood Hostel

Riverwood Hostel

990 Padman Drive , WEST ALBURY , 2640, NSW

Beds: 29

Category: Private Incorporated Body

Provider: Allity Pty Ltd

Riverwood Hostel
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency

Riverwood Hostel

Are you considering an aged care placement at Riverwood Hostel ?

Do you have an elderly loved one who needs respite care, convalescent care or permanent placement at Riverwood Hostel or another aged care facility in the WEST ALBURY area ?

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

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Application, admission and negotiating the fees at Riverwood Hostel

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

Located in West Albury, Riverwood Aged Care is a blend of country comfort with city style. Situated close to the local shopping centres and community services, Residents continue to enjoy the convenience of and access to the town’s activities.

All levels of permanent and respite care are offered in a warm and welcoming environment that encourages independence and lifestyle choices to suit each individual's needs and preferences. A secure place for residents living with dementia, the experienced staff are dedicated to creating an enviroment where they can enjoy their interests and have access to support and care appropriate to specific lifestyle needs.

Riverwood offers spacious single rooms all with private ensuite, kitchenette and access to gardens or an internal courtyard. Residents can relax and enjoy the peace and serenity of intimate sitting areas or enjoy more social time with visitors in a selection of lounge or outdoor spaces.

Features

• Wide range of specialised services can be organised on request including hairdressing, podiatry and physiotherapy.
• Community Shop opened daily.
• Comprehensive activities program catering to individual and group choice
• Dining choices include healthy, appetising fresh meals prepared daily in consultation with our nutritionist and professional hospitality team
• Enclosed fire place in the community room.
• Foxtel available (at residents expense).
• Friendly, caring staff on call 24-hours. Call buttons are installed in both the bedroom and bathroom and trained staff are able to respond immediately.
• Hairdresser services available on site.
• Private function room for special family events
• Regular bus outings.
• Spacious, quiet rooms with ensuite. The privacy of spacious rooms with a kitchenette and a modern ensuite bathroom, and provision for private phone and television.
• Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi)

Care Fee Increases
from 20 Sept 2024

From 20 September 2024, the following aged care fees will become effective:

The Basic Daily Care Fee increases to $63.57 pd (from $61.96 pd).

The Fully-Supported Asset Threshold increases to $61,500 (from $59,500).

The Non-Supported Asset Threshold increases to $206,039 (from $201,231).

The maximum Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) for refurbished / non-refurbished rooms will be $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 not yet been finalised for 1 October 2024, however recent RBA inaction suggests that the MPIR will remain around the current 8.36% pa.

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 increases from $1,116.30 fn to $1,144.40 fn. This is based upon recent increases in the cost of living reflected in the Pensioner & Beneficiary Living Cost Index (PBLCI).

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