BlueCross Ashby

TEMPLESTOWE LOWER  VIC

Blue Cross Community Care Services Group Pty Ltd

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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.

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Rooms are a short walk from common rooms and peaceful outdoor settings and are fitted throughout with:

  • Telephone/television connection
  • Hydronic heating
  • Ceiling fans
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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
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With a Council library service operating regularly, the immaculate landscaped gardens are well-used for quiet relaxation with a book or a friend.

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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.

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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.

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A Pastoral Care program is also designed for new residents to aid the transition from home living to the community of BlueCross Ashby.

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Meals

The menu reflects a love and respect for good food. The onsite chef can tailor meals to suit any special dietary requirements.

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Other features

  • Non-denominational pastoral care program
  • Hairdressing services
  • Serene Japanese garden
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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

MPIR reducing to 8.34% pa

The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) will reduce to 8.34% pa from

For a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $550,000 the equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) reduces to $125.67 pd ($45,870 pa).

The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a few months, so we are seeing a very small decrease in the MPIR. This could mean that the MPIR has reached its peak and could be on the slide down.

Also from 1st April 2024, the refurbished Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) rate of $68.14 means an equivalent Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) of $298,215. In June 2022 the RAC was $544,719, meaning that aged care homes that are “RAD-focused” are now less likely to look at fully supported / partially supported residents if the aged care home has already exceeded their 40% supported ratio, as the RAC has now dropped below $300,000.

The change in the MPIR to 8.34% is welcomed but should have no major impact on residents as they enter an aged care home from

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DAP :$20.20 daily

Interest rate (MPIR) is: 8.34%pa
effective 1/04/2024





Human Rights & Aged Care

Learn about the latest Human Rights approach to the Aged Care Act
and how it is changing the way we care for our elderly.
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Aged Care Star Rating System


Where can I find the Star Ratings?

From , the Government has started to use the STAR RATING system for registered aged care homes (new homes will be allocated a Star Rating after 12 months of operation).

Star Ratings are displayed on the Aged Care Provider Search within the My Aged Care website.

The Star Rating is based upon 5 levels with the middle rating denoting only a minimum baseline of ‘Acceptable’ care quality and services.


Continuous Improvement

The Star Rating System has revealed that 41 % of aged care homes are performing at a 5-star (excellent) or 4-star (good) level.

Star Ratings also reveal that astonishingly 5 % are performing below the minimum standards set, receiving a dismal and disturbing (Improvement Needed) or (Significant Improvement Needed) Star Rating.


Star Rating Support

We support full public disclosure of those aged care homes that are making the effort to exceed the regulated standards and community expectations.

We also support the naming of aged care homes that do not currently provide quality levels of aged care services to the frail elderly and vulnerable members of our community.

The Star Rating system is a key component of the aim for continuous improvement to our aged care system.


Total Homes in each Star Rating level



Excellent
54 homes
2.16 %



Good
964 homes
38.56 %



Acceptable
1357 homes
54.28 %



Improvement Needed
119 homes
4.76 %



Major Improvement
6 homes
0.24 %


TOTAL Homes

2500

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