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mecwacare Malvern Centre - 1245 1247 Malvern Road MALVERN 3144
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mecwacare Malvern Centre
Facilities and Services
Malvern Centre is one of Melbourne’s premium aged care facilities, with over 100 residents enjoying a range of accommodation options.
Malvern Centre is located in the heart of Malvern, with easy access to Melbourne’s CBD, the highest quality medical facilities and superb shopping.
Accommodation for residents ranges from single-room to three-room suites (all with en suites) that can be configured to suit any requirements.
Malvern Centre has been specifically designed to give residents personal space and privacy. A number of community rooms are the ideal space for residents to meet with and entertain friends, with private suites also available. The private suites are spacious and bright – perfect for hosting special occasions and family gatherings.
The tranquil landscaped gardens are popular among residents, with these outdoor areas boasting park benches, lush garden beds and glorious views of the open sky.
Residents of Malvern Centre have access to the following services and amenities:
- 24 hour care and support provided by a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, as well as personal care and lifestyle staff
- Full accreditation under the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
- Secure and protected environment
- Ageing-in-place accommodation
- Respite care
- Well-appointed dining and lounge rooms
- Theatre, club room, library and reading room
- On-site hairdressing services
- Laundry
- One, two and three-room suites to accommodate individuals and couples
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1245 1247 Malvern Road , MALVERN , 3144, VIC
Beds: 108
Community Based
Service Provider: MECWA
mecwacare Malvern Centre
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)