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The Gardens

CLAREMONT  TAS

Menarock Aged Care Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd


Location of The Gardens




The Gardens

2-4 Mitcham ROAD CLAREMONT TAS 7011

Beds: 56

Category: Private Incorporated Body

Provider: Menarock Aged Care Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd

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The Gardens

Are you considering a residential care placement at The Gardens?

Do you have a loved one who needs respite or permanent placement at The Gardens or another aged care facility in the CLAREMONT area ?

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

Reduce the stress

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 The Gardens.

Don't be too hasty and make easy mistakes. Access our knowledge and experience prior to making a decision which will have a major impact on your elderly loved one.

Application, admission and negotiating the fees at The Gardens

  • Assisting with the application, admission process, and fee negotiations at The Gardens.

  • Offering impartial advice on The Gardens and other aged care homes in the CLAREMONT 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 CLAREMONT, using our proven checklist to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.

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

  • Arranging tours of The Gardens 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 The Gardens.

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

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



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)