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Della Dale Aged Care - 17 Derwent Street RINGWOOD 3134
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Della Dale Aged Care
Facilities and Services
Della dale Aged Care is a small, family owned, 30-bed permanent residential aged care home.
They cater for all levels of care, ranging from needs that are low to those that are highly complex.
Your loved ones are welcome to “age in place”. One transition into aged care is all that is needed as the staff are trained to manage a range of medical and psychiatric issues, including dementia of varying levels.
No residents at Della Dale is segregated because of dementia or any other mental health issue. Everyone lives together in a happy and socially accepting community.
Della Dale welcomes war veterans with PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression.
The owner and manager (Nishan) is a psychiatric nurse with experience working on Ward 17 of the Austin Hospital.
What are the main points of difference between Della Dale and other Aged Care Homes?
- One of the smallest Homes in Victoria.
- Psychiatric nurses managing care (supervised by Nishan).
- A flat organizational structure, two levels to the organisation, the care staff, and the directors of the company.
- Della Dale provide an easy and collaborative experience through admission, and care planning, and the delivery of necessary therapies and treatments, including lifestyle. It’s as easy as dropping in or picking up the phone and calling one of the directors to discuss options, or get an update.
- Clinical decisions are a collaborative discussion between the directors, doctors, nurses, carers and the family. It is a true multidisciplinary team.
- Finding your way through the residential aged care maze is not easy
- With many aged care reforms and options to consider, it is sensible to seek advice before making important decisions
- Make your task easier by having an experienced aged care specialist to guide you
Located in a small side-street, off the main road. Della Dale are nicely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. The street is beautiful and quiet, and adjacent to a Park, with numerous native trees and a lovely grass space. 5 minutes taxi to / from Eastland Shopping Centre, and a walk away from the local Lawn Bowls Club.
Della dale Aged Care works with local schools through the year. They work closely with Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School, and have Year 10 students volunteer twice a term, as part of the school’s community service program. Della Dale have had a relationship with this school for many years.
Della Dale accommodates couples in twin share rooms. Della Dale believe that a life long love and partnership should be maintained even as partners enter aged care. Della Dale are there to help you with that.
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17 Derwent Street , RINGWOOD , 3134, VIC
Beds: 30
Private Incorporated Body
Service Provider: NDN Care Services Pty Ltd
Della Dale Aged Care
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 not yet been finalised for 1 October 2024, however recent RBA inaction suggests that the MPIR will remain around the current 8.36% 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 increases 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/DAP
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Select RAD Amount: $
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Lump Sum RAD Paid : $
DAP :$20.20 daily
Interest rate (MPIR) is: 8.36%pa
effective 1/07/2024