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BlueCross Ashby - 25 Ashford Street TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 3107
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BlueCross Ashby
BlueCross Ashby has added 18 new rooms to allow for Ageing in Place.
Rooms are a short walk from common rooms and peaceful outdoor settings and are fitted throughout with:
- Telephone/television connection
- Hydronic heating
- Ceiling fans
The lifestyle focus at Ashby is independence and personal wellbeing. There are a diverse range of activities coordinated regularly to keep residents stimulated. These include:
- Painting and craft work
- Music sessions
- Daily exercise classes
- “Brain gym” exercise
- Weekly shopping trips
- Regular outings
- Visiting performances
- Low-impact ballroom dancing
- Memory games
With a Council library service operating regularly, the immaculate landscaped gardens are well-used for quiet relaxation with a book or a friend.
Focus on individuality
A relatively new residence, all the staff at BlueCross Ashby received the same training from the opening in 2002, with a strong emphasis on person-centred care and respecting the individual.
A pre-admission meeting with the Clinical Care Coordinator is arranged for each potential resident to determine the specific needs and capabilities of that individual.
A Pastoral Care program is also designed for new residents to aid the transition from home living to the community of BlueCross Ashby.
Meals
The menu reflects a love and respect for good food. The onsite chef can tailor meals to suit any special dietary requirements.
Other features
- Non-denominational pastoral care program
- Hairdressing services
- Serene Japanese garden
Responsive and planned respite options are available to relieve families under pressure.
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25 Ashford Street , TEMPLESTOWE LOWER , 3107, VIC
Beds: 78
Private Incorporated Body
Service Provider: Blue Cross Community Care Services Group Pty Ltd
BlueCross Ashby
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality Agency
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 been finalised for 1 October 2024, and the MPIR is 8.38% 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 increased 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).
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)