Emmavale Gardens
Emmavale Gardens
7 Elberta Avenue TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 3107
Location
7 Elberta Avenue , TEMPLESTOWE LOWER , 3107, VIC
Residents: 50
Type: Private Incorporated Body
Provider:
Menarock Aged Care Services (Templestowe) Pty Ltd
Emmavale Gardens
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality and Safety Agency
RAD/DAP Conversion
Select RAD Amount: $
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Lump Sum RAD Paid : $
DAP :$20.20 per day
Interest rate (MPIR) is: 8.36%pa
(effective 1st July 2024)
Need Accommodation and Care Services?
Do you need respite care, convalescent care, or permanent care for a loved one at Emmavale Gardens?
Are you seaching for an immediate vacancy in an aged care home in TEMPLESTOWE LOWER or surrounding suburbs?
If the time to transition to an aged care home is necessary, we're here to guide you through the process.
Our knowledgeable team will carefully identify suitable local aged care homes. We'll arrange facility tours to suit your personal calendar to enable your decision-making, handle all the paperwork (including Pre-Admission and the Services Australia/Centrelink SA457, SA485, SS313 Forms), and provide valuable support as you undertake this important activity.
Menarock Life Emmavale aged care residence Lower Templestowe is a modern purpose built facility consisting of 50 private rooms offering permanent and respite care. Emmavale’s many communal spaces (inside and out) include a BBQ area, terrace, gazebo and multiple gardens. Along with our gentle resident cat who is an adored companion for residents, these provide residents with great options for developing friendships within and provide options for families to find new settings for each visit.
Facilities and services
- 24 hour nursing care
- Choice of your doctor and specialists
- Allied health services such as: physiotherapy, podiatry, dentistry, optometry and speech pathology
- All medication, nutrition, dietary and personal care needs are carefully supervised
- A comprehensive planned lifestyle activities program with regular activities, outings and social events tailored to the residents’ interests, cultural background and beliefs
- Home style meals created by the trained chefs
- Onsite laundry facilities and hairdressing salon
- Families and friends can visit at any time
Care
An integral part of the Life Care program at Emmavale is to develop individual care plans tailored to each resident. These care plans provide a holistic approach to meeting residents’ needs and are reviewed regularly to ensure they continue to meet the needs of each resident including their mental, spiritual and physical well-being.
As well as providing the residents with a sense of security about their health, the care plans also give our carers a sense of satisfaction and achievement to see the positive impact they have on our residents.
At Emmavale aged care residence Lower Templestowe we focus on providing person centred care to maintain choice, respect and independence for the residents with 24-hour nursing support by provided by highly trained, qualified and friendly staff including registered nurses. The care is also supported by visiting specialist services for physiotherapy, podiatry, a dietitian, dentistry work and speech therapy.
Dining
Qualified chef prepares meals daily from fresh ingredients to serve delicious and varied home style meals. A dietitian designs the meal plans to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment for the resident’s as-well as ensuring their nutritional, religious and cultural needs are met. We cater for all dietary requirements, special requests and/ or celebrations. Family members are also most welcome to join us at meal times. Whilst we encourage residents to eat in the dining room, a tray service is available for those who prefer to eat in the privacy of their own room.
Lifestyle
In Live Life we offer activities, recreation and therapeutic programs including crafts, gardening, word games, board games, exercise groups and bus outings. Special events and cultural days are also celebrated with the residents such as international days, traditional religious festivals and popular events such as Melbourne Cup and Grand Final Day!
There are many gardens for residents to enjoy throughout Emmavale, a BBQ garden, a rose garden with a gazebo and the largest garden provides multiple sunny sitting spaces and raised garden beds for those with green fingers. Inside there are five communal areas including: a café style room with access to the terrace, separate dining room, TV area, activities space and a large sitting room with a gas open fire.
Each of the resident’s rooms feature:
- Fully appointed ensuite bathroom with nurse call points
- Built-in robes
- Carpeted floors
- Hydronic heating and ceiling fans
- Connections for telephones
- Television
- High-low bed, chair and side table
- Garden outlook with light filled environment
Menarock Life aged care residence Lower Templestowe is positioned in a leafy neighbourhood, in a quiet court located near the cafes and shops of Lower Templestowe’s Macedon Road precinct providing home-like permanent accommodation and respite care.
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 not yet been finalised for 1 October 2024, however recent RBA inaction suggests that the MPIR will remain around the current 8.36% 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 increases 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 ...
Aged Care Placement Guide
Residential Care 101
Eligibility and Assessment
Residential Care Financials
Hints and Tips
Selecting the Aged Care Home
Admission Day
Transition and Settling In
Residential Care STAR Ratings
Dollars to Care
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