It’s not unusual for your needs to change as you get older. Maybe you need a little extra help with your day-to-day activities like cleaning and laundry or the supply of healthy, nutritious meals. Or perhaps it’s around the clock care you need including support showering and dressing, nursing care and medication supervision or social support and activities.
Whatever your circumstances, we can help.
Our friendly and compassionate carers and registered nurses are on hand to provide care and support 24 hours a day and are committed to providing tailored and personal care for all our residents, designed for comfort, choice, independence and involvement.
Follow our 5 key steps to ensure that you have the correct information and documentation for entry into Residential Care and streamline your application process.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
The Bundaleer Residential Facility is primarily for people over 65 years of age who are in need of round-the-clock care.
However, because the Australian Government subsidises a large range of Aged Care in Australia, before you can move into any subsidised Aged Care Facility you need to have a comprehensive assessment to determine the level of care you need.
This comprehensive assessment is undertaken by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) and is usually referred to as an ACAT Assessment.
9 facts you should know about ACAT Assessments (download pdf)
The Australian Government subsidises a range of Aged Care in Australia. If your personal circumstances allow, it is expected that you will also contribute to the cost of your care.
Fees are set by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services following a financial assessment on each resident by Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs.
There are two types of fees that you can expect to pay.
The basic daily care fee covers living costs like meals, utilities, cleaning and laundry. For some residents, this may be the only fee that is payable. The maximum basic daily fee is 17.5 percent of the single person rate of the basic age pension. This rate increases on March 20 and September 20 each year in line with changes to the Age Pension.
Residential Care Fees and Charges
At Bundaleer we will also provide a full understanding of services provided for fees paid, alternatively, MyAgedCare can give your more information about Residential Aged Care fees.
Call MyAgedCare direct on 1800 200 422 or go to the My Aged Care website https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/contact-us.
At Bundaleer our accounts are issued monthly to the nominated contact responsible for the payment.
For residents with less than the prescribed minimum assets, (currently $47,500) the Federal Government will pay Bundaleer a supplement and you will pay nothing.
For all other residents, depending on assets and income, bed fees may apply.
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), or a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) or a combination of both.
A Refundable Accommodation Deposit is paid as a lump sum while the Daily Accommodation Payment accrues daily and is payable monthly. Bundaleer also welcomes supported residents.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
Our Residential Care Home is based in Wauchope, and is primarily for people over 65 years of age who are in need of round the clock care.
Our Cameron Street accommodation is an 84 bed facility featuring single rooms with ensuite, built-in wardrobe, tea making facilities with Registered Nurse Specialists and Care staff rostered 24 hours a day.
The Residential Care Home at our Johnstone Street site officially closed on Tuesday 18th May 2021, with Residents being relocated to our Cameron Street Care Home or other providers of their choice. Future plans for this location are still to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Our Care Home has a wide range of services available, depending on the needs of our individual residents including:
Interested in the food at our facility? See our current menu (download pdf)
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
Everyone has the right to freedom and respect and the right to be treated fairly by others. Your rights do not diminish when you move into Residential Care, regardless of your physical or mental frailty or your ability to fully appreciate your rights.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can. Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
Admission to our Care Home can only happen after an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment has been done, is current and approved.
With your ACAT in place, simply follow these 5 easy steps.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can. Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
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We understand that you may have many questions about options that are available.
We’re here to help and would be happy to talk to you about all the options and what needs to happen next. Start the conversation today on (02) 6586 9400.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.