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Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home - 794 Mt Dandenong Road KILSYTH 3137
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Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
Kirkbrae offers a comprehensive range of facilities and aged care services options to suit all social and financial situations. Private and companion rooms enable residents to have areas that meet their individual needs and abilities. With natural light from large windows, residents are able to enjoy beautiful views over established gardens.
They provide opportunities for residents to experience variety every day. This enables more moments of happiness and enjoyment in resident’s daily lives.
Permanent Residential Care
Permanent care offers dedicated care support with daily activities, mobility equipment, medication assistance, all meals, personal care items, continence management and assistance with access to other health services.
Respite Care
Residential respite care, often referred to as short-term care, allows the primary carer to take a much-needed break or to assist when extra care is needed following a hospital stay or illness. Respite care at Kirkbrae can be arranged by contacting our friendly team. Commonwealth funding for respite services is available to eligible persons for up to 63 days each financial year.
Palliative Care
Palliative care requires special attention and thought. We have experienced and dedicated staff that are trained to look after residents and their and their families at this emotional time. Our Pastoral Care team are specially trained to provide the highest level of comfort, support and care for residents nearing the end of life.
Dementia Care and Support
At Kirkbrae, they don’t have a specific dementia-secure wing. They do have many residents with forms of dementia who live happily in our supportive environment with dignity and respect.
Accommodation Units and Options
The residential aged care accommodation at Kirkbrae has four interconnected wings, all named by the inspiration of nature and the picturesque surrounds. Staff and residents often say Kirkbrae is a sanctuary for seniors wanting to live within the leafy suburb of Kilsyth.
Within the aged care home, there is bound to be an option to suit most needs.
- Banksia House is a light, welcoming, compact wing with easy access to the lounge, dining room and foyer making it quite a social hub.
- Jacaranda House comprises single rooms with private ensuites. The atmosphere is quieter and ideal for those who prefer their own company. Two large lounges in this wing can be booked for family functions.
- Waratah House is a smaller unit within Kirkbrae, comprising only single rooms all with ensuite. There is easy access to a lovely outdoor area and courtyard garden.
- Acacia House is full of bright colours, and comprises single and companion rooms that especially suit couples.
The best way to see the different room options and feel the atmosphere is to book a tour.
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794 Mt Dandenong Road , KILSYTH , 3137, VIC
Beds: 110
Religious
Service Provider: Presbyterian Church of Victoria Trusts Corporation
Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
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)