The need for Aged care facilities in Melbourne is growing fast, with a number of new facilities opening every few months to continue to meet the demand of the ageing population.
Victoria has the highest number of aged care facilities in comparison to the other states, with a total of 765 government funded and there are 154 non-government funded facilities called Supported Residential Services (SRS’s). These aged care homes usually offer a lower level of care and they do not charge a bond/deposit and are unique to Victoria and South Australia.
To understand more about aged care facilities in Melbourne we have put together this blog “Your Care Guide to understanding aged care facilities” in Melbourne which takes a look at some of the most popular areas in Melbourne and outer regions. The blog highlights facilities with the highest Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) and the lowest. In addition to this we highlight those facilities that have a consumer and employee quality rating & review. More information about ACRC’s ratings can be found within our site.
Depending on your person financial situation, you may need to pay a deposit for an aged care facility. The average Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) for Victorian aged care facilities is $425,572, based on 765 facilities we have listed and the national average is $421,554.52
The majority of Aged Care Facilities are located in metropolitan Melbourne.
The most popular locations are listed below, which gives you an idea of the average deposit you will have to pay and what people in these facilities have rated them. Check it out below:
The average RAD in Brighton is $422.322, comparing 7 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Sheridan Hall $1.2 million [No ratings or reviews at this stage] and the lowest is Uniting Agewell Girrawheen $350,000 [Rated 4/5 Stars out of CarePage’s Consumer & Employee Ratings]
The average RAD in Bentleigh $470,714, comparing 2 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Claremont Terrace $700,000 [No ratings or reviews at this stage] and the lowest is Estia Health Bentleigh $395,000 [No ratings on CarePage’s Consumer & Employee Ratings].
The average RAD in Camberwell $425, 280, comparing 11 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is The Mews $1.2 million [Rated 5/5 Stars out of CarePage’s Consumer & Employee Ratings] and the lowest is Uniting Agewell Tanderra Lodge $350,000 [Rated 5/5 Stars out of CarePage’s Consumer & Employee Ratings].
The average RAD in Carnegie [post code 3163] $437, 934 comparing 5 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Arcare Carnegie $500,00 [Rated 5/5 Stars out of CarePage’s Consumer & Employee Ratings] and the lowest is St Michael’s $285, 300 [Rated 4/5 Hearts on ACRC Consumer & Employee Ratings].
The average RAD in Greensborough $432, 299 comparing 4 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Deloraine Private Nursing Home $500,00 [Not rated at this stage by ACRC Consumer & Employee Ratings] and the lowest is Liscombe House $350,000 [Not rated at this stage by CarePage’s Consumer & Employee Ratings].
The average RAD in Kew $431, 521, comparing 7 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Kew Gardens $1.5 million [Rated 5/5 Stars out of Consumer & Employee Ratings] and the lowest is Prague House $295,000 [Not rated as yet on ACRC Consumer & Employee Ratings].
The average RAD in Malvern East $450,722 comparing 4 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Arcare Malvern East $1.35 million [Not Rated at this stage] and the lowest is Kiverton Park $310,000 [Not rated at this stage by consumers].
The average RAD in Northcote $450,000 comparing 3 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Rucker’s Hill and Westgarth $550,000 [Not Rated at this stage] and the lowest is St Joseph’s Home $250,000 [Not rated at this stage by consumers].
The average RAD in Templestowe $4448, 092 comparing 6 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Newman’s On The Park $910,000 [Not Rated at this stage] and the lowest is Bluecross Silverwood $500,000 [Not rated at this stage by consumers].
Other popular rural areas include:
The average RAD in Ballarat $422, 422 comparing 18 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Nazareth House $625,000 [Not Rated at this stage] and the lowest is Queen Elizabeth Centre $300,000 [Not rated at this stage by consumers].
The average RAD in Bendigo $422, 991,000 comparing 9 aged care facilities in the area. The highest RAD is Mirridong ACSAG $650,000 [Not Rated at this stage] and the lowest is Estia Health Bendigo $300,000 [Not rated at this stage by consumers].
What are the requirement before moving into aged care?
Before you start looking for an aged care facility, either for permanent care or respite we suggest having an Aged Care Assessment completed, as most facilities will request you have this before arranging a tour. In addition to this if you want to access the government subsidy you will need an Aged Care Assessment. These are free assessments conducted by Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) teams to assist older people and their carers living in Victoria to identify care that will best meet their needs. An assessment can be arranged through government website My Aged Care.
Aged care facilities require the person entering to complete a Aged Care Means Test Assessment which you can get from Centrelink’s website or a centre. Based on your own personal financial circumstances they may need to pay a refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) and a daily accommodation payment (DAP). Keep in mind the RAD’s are usually negotiable with the ACF, if you are required to pay a deposit.
SRS’s usually require the person to be a lower level of care, however some facilities can accept people with a higher level of care. These services do not require seniors to pay an upfront deposit or bond, rather a weekly fee.
To read Report Card’s and gather as much information as you need about individual aged care facilities in Melbourne to make an informed decision then visit our homepage [www.carepage.com.au] and search for the area you are looking for in the menu bar.
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