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New Accommodation Pricing 1st July 2014

Commonwealth Aged Care Reforms

On 1st July 2014 the Commonwealth Government’s Aged Care Reform processes will come into effect.

A significant component of the change is the introduction of a different system for the charging of Accommodation Costs.

West Wimmera Health Service provides residential aged care at the followingfacilities:

• Iona Digby Harris Home
• Trescowthick Hostel
• Allan W Lockwood Special Care Hostel
• Natimuk Nursing Home
• Rainbow Nursing Home
• Rainbow Bush Nursing Hospital Hostel
• Kaniva Hostel
• Archie Gray Nursing Home
• Jeparit Nursing Home

Accommodation costs will be applicable only to those residents whose assets and income reach a threshold determined by Centrelink.

A resident may be asked to pay a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (fully refundable  lump sum amount) up to the maximum of $525,000 for their residence in any of the Service’s facilities.

This rate is applicable for residents entering a private or shared rooms which are available with private and shared ensuites, dependant on the facility.

If a resident would rather pay the accommodation costs in a Daily Accommodation Payment the maximum amount charged would be $95.36 per day and would be paid on a monthly basis.

Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a combination of refundable deposit and daily payment.

An example of a combination payment of 50% refundable deposit and 50% daily payment would be a $262,500 lump sum and a $47.68 daily payment.

These prices are maximums and are subject to assessment.

Accommodation costs are in addition to other costs associated with residential care including standard daily fees and care fees.

Please contact the West Wimmera Health Service Aged Care Administration Team on (03) 5391 4222 to discuss how the 1st July reforms may impact on you or your loved one.