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Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence

UPPER FERNTREE GULLY  VIC

Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited


Location of Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence




Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence

9a Willow Road , UPPER FERNTREE GULLY , 3156, VIC

Beds: 49

Category: Charitable

Provider: Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited

Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency







Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence

Are you considering an aged care placement at Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence ?

Do you have an elderly loved one who needs respite care, convalescent care or permanent placement at Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence or another aged care facility in the UPPER FERNTREE GULLY 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 Villa Maria Catholic Homes Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence

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

RAD $375,000

Ageing in place, Permanent, Planned Respite, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Peg feeds, Peri Dialysis, Power wheelchair.

  • Catholic Organisation,
  • Generously sized rooms,
  • Smaller, More Intimate facility
  • Art therapy,
  • Arts and crafts,
  • Church services,
  • Cooking classes,
  • Dining room,
  • Emergency call service,
  • Exercise classes,
  • Fireplace, Gardens,
  • Group games,
  • Hairdressing,
  • In-home,
  • Chef,
  • Kitchen on-site,
  • Laundry on-site,
  • Library,
  • Lift,
  • Menu choices,
  • Music therapy,
  • Outings and excursions,
  • Pet friendly,
  • Pet therapy,
  • Pharmacy services,
  • Phone in-room,
  • Social activities,
  • Visitors parking,
  • Wi-Fi.

Support for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Support for people who are financially or socially disadvantaged.

LGBTI friendly.

Support for ATSI cultural needs.

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, VMCH maintains daily reviews on visiting restrictions to all Residential Aged Care Facilities.

New Admissions and families wishing to take a tour of the residence may do so by appointment, at the discretion of the Facility Manager.

All VMCH Residences cater for NDIS eligible clients.


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)