Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services

Residential Care Guide

Eligibility and Assessment

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New Aged Care Homes

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Residential Care Financials

• Residential Care Fee Categories
• Current Fees and Charges
• Basic Daily Care Fee
• Means Tested Care Fee
• What is a RAD, DAP, MPIR?
• Current and Historical MPIR's
• Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
• Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
• Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
• Additional Service Fee (ASF)

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Centrelink Form SA457 Explained

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Centrelink Form SA485 Explained

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Residential Care Agreement Paperwork

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Age Pension Current Rates

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Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services

Ferndale Gardens is conveniently located on Bayswater Road, between Canterbury and Eastfield Roads, and not far at all from the Eastlink freeway.

Public transport will bring you right to Ferndale Gardens doorstep, with trains to Bayswater station and the connecting 664 bus service.

Ringwood, Bayswater and the local Eastfield shopping centres are nearby, providing a comprehensive range of shops, cafés, entertainment and essential services for you and your family.

Maroondah Hospital is also only a short distance away, should the need arise.

Ferndale Gardens offers comfortable rooms with private ensuite access and ample space for personal furnishings and important keepsakes.

A choice of 4 room types enables residents to have accommodation that meets their needs and budget, with access to a full range of community amenities.

All rooms are tastefully presented with a fully adjustable bed, bedside table, over bed table, visitor chair, robe and individual heating as standard.

The Accommodation Payment (cost of the room) can be funded as a RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit), DAP (Daily Accommodation Deposit) or a combination of both.

Not all residents are required to pay for their accommodation, Low Means residents may be eligible for assistance from the Government as a Fully Supported or Partially Supported resident.

Ensuring all Ferndale Gardens residents feel right at home is Ferndale Gardens number one priority. Ferndale Gardens don’t want any of Ferndale Gardens residents to feel like patients – Ferndale Gardens want everybody Ferndale Gardens care for to know they’re valued and respected members of Ferndale Gardens community. Ferndale Gardens nurses understand the difficulties that people living with dementia face on a daily basis, putting them in the perfect position to provide the care they need.

Each and every day, Ferndale Gardens have activities for residents that not only stimulate memories but also allow them to build new ones. Ferndale Gardens serve chef-cooked meals that residents enjoy and Ferndale Gardens can cater to special dietary requirements. You’ll also have plenty of time to visit your family members so that loneliness never becomes an issue. Moreover, your loved one will make an abundance of new friends

Why are Ferndale Gardens carers so good at their jobs? Because they’re genuinely passionate about what they do. Nobody views people with dementia as burden – they view residents for who they are; people who’ve lived rich lives and contributed a great deal to society. All Ferndale Gardens employees create deep bonds with residents, and they spend a lot of time with them to ensure everybody feels valued and respected.

If you want to find out how Ferndale Gardens make sure residents feel truly at home, don’t hesitate to give them a call so that Ferndale Gardens can arrange a time to show you around.

Of course, it’s crucial to remember that people with dementia require a little extra care, which is why Ferndale Gardens only employ fully qualified and highly experienced employees that know how to provide the daily care your loved one needs as well as respond to any emergencies. You can feel confident that your family member is in safe hands when they’re a part of the Ferndale Gardens family. That’s what Ferndale Gardens are – a family that takes care of each other at all times. If you want to know that your loved one lives in a comfortable, nurturing, stimulating and respectful environment, there’s no better dementia aged care home to choose than Homestyle Aged Care - the owners of Ferndale Gardens.

In short, the advantages of living with Homestyle include:

• All residents are treated with the utmost respect.
• The facilities are of the highest quality and maintained to the highest standards.
• They serve delicious food and encourage residents to take part in activities to remain healthy.
• They provide the highest quality care to people living with dementia.
• Qualified carers are available around the clock, ensuring, help is always available when required.
• Pristine grounds and gardens ensure your loved one feels right at home.
• Residents can make new friends and build new memories while being able to relive old ones.
• You can visit your loved one 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Need Aged Care Advice, Placement or Advocacy

Do you need respite care, convalescent care, or permanent care for a loved one at Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services ?

Are you seaching for a vacancy in an aged care home in BAYSWATER NORTH or close-by ?

Aged Care Connect can provide an independant and experienced advice about Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services, including services delivered and financials, and a comparison to other aged care homes in BAYSWATER NORTH.

Aged Care Connect is a respected aged care placement service and can help you immediately.

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Still searching for an Aged Care Home?

• 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

Avoid first-time mistakes and traps

Aged Care Connect have detailed knowledge and experience in residential care placement and can make sure that you receive accurate and unbiased information.

We have trusted working relationships with quality aged care providers and hospitals.

We are not affiliated or aligned with any residential care provider or financial organisation.

Expert Guidance, Support and Peace of Mind

Aged Care Connect have been helping families with entry to residential aged care, supported residential services, serviced apartments and assisted living since 2002.

229 239 Bayswater Road , BAYSWATER NORTH , 3153, VIC

Beds: 121

Private Incorporated Body

Service Provider: Wickro Pty Ltd

Ferndale Gardens Aged Care Services
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 ...

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RAD to DAP Conversion