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Kew Gardens Aged Care - 22 24 Gellibrand Street KEW 3101
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Kew Gardens Aged Care
Aged care services are second to none. Kew Gardens is an Extra Service Facility which means they maintain a higher staff to resident ratio than regular facilities. The registered nurses are committed to delivering premium, individually-focused aged care, based on an intimate knowledge of each resident’s personal care requirements.
Kew Gardens believe in the concept of ‘ageing in place’ which means they provide a comprehensive range of care services. They understand that aged care requirements are dependent on the individual so we aim to be flexible and responsive to each and every one of our resident’s needs and their level of care. Whether you or your loved one requires high care, respite care, dementia care or palliative care, you can be sure that Kew Gardens will provide the best quality care.
Diversional therapy, dietician, speech therapy, beauty therapy, music therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, massage and aromatherapy including dementia specific programs, and a choice of doctors are also available.
Kew Gardens aged care facility also provides great lifestyle and entertainment services. Kew Gardens catering services are top class. The residents of Kew Gardens are presented with an à la carte-style menu using the freshest local produce, where they are able to choose their meal and be served by an attentive team. Kew Gardens also have a special Alfresco Café and Bar, as well as a private dining room where residents can enjoy fine dining to entertain guests or celebrate a special occasion.
In addition to catering services, Kew Gardens place a strong emphasis on resident’s wellbeing. Kew Gardens provides a fully equipped gymnasium and physiotherapy room, a massage and beauty therapy room and a chapel.
Kew Gardens also provides a concierge car service for residents. Residents can enjoy a level of independence that is hard to come by in other aged care homes.
To ensure you or your loved one’s care needs are met contact us today to discuss your individual requirements and the Kew Gardens lifestyle firsthand.
Accommodation
Architecturally designed and built this modern complex provides a warm and friendly environment offering your loved one unparalleled opportunities for relaxation and or entertainment. The elegantly featured, multi-awarding winning facility incorporates large sun filled sitting rooms/lounges, dining rooms and entertainment areas, providing numerous opportunities for residents to involve themselves in the multitude of activities on offer. In addition to the formal lounges bestowed with fireplaces and the elegant dining rooms, Kew Gardens features an Alfresco Café and Bar, a Multimedia Cinema, Private Dining Room and a Lifestyle Centre. The facility also includes a library and business centre enabling computer access. The Day Spa incorporates Massage beauty therapy room in addition to the Hair salon and a Gymnasium, complete with gym equipment suitable for private physiotherapist Rehabilitation sessions. We provide an extensive range of services to assist residents to remain active and engaged.
These include:
- Visitors Suite
- Chapel (non-denominational)
- Alfresco Café & Bar
- Cinema
- Dedicated Residents bus – for regular excursions and outings
- TV screens in every room
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning in every room
- Telephone and Foxtel connection points in every room
- Piano Lounge
- Numerous lounge, sitting and recreational areas within the fully air conditioned facility
- Elegant quality surrounds and decor
- Gym with private physiotherapy sessions available
- Selection of superb meals from our à la carte style menu
- Private dining room for dinner parties or functions
- Wellbeing Centre
- BBQ and open air courtyard areas
- Library and reading rooms
- On-site hairdressing
- Visiting hours 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Business Centre
- On-site undercover car parking
- Walking distance to public transport
- Bore and Desalination plant (solely for garden use) to ensure year round green lawns and vibrant gardens.
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22 24 Gellibrand Street , KEW , 3101, VIC
Beds: 100
Private Incorporated Body
Service Provider: Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd
Kew Gardens 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 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)