Highwood Court
Highwood Court
359 Warrigal Road BURWOOD 3125
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Facilities and Services
Located in Burwood, Highwood Court offers all levels of respite, permanent and palliative care and provides residents with the benefits of an environment which supports ‘Ageing in Place’.
Highwood Court has been stylishly renovated to offer a contemporary home-like environment where residents have the choice of enjoying the peacefulness of enclosed courtyards, a quiet library setting or social lounge spaces to invite friends and family. As part of the wider renovations, the Home has a selection of newly refurbished single bedrooms with private ensuites now available.
As a Premium Home within the Allity group, Highwood Court provides a comprehensive range of activities and Additional Services for residents around Entertainment & Technology; Dining & Hospitality; Lifestyle & Wellness and Regular Bus outings - all the things that support the ongoing health and wellness of the residents beyond the basics.
Features
- Beauty Spa
- Cafe
- Capabilities to support "Ageing in Place" providing support and care as resident's medical and care needs change.
- Comprehensive activity program.
- Dental Clinics regularly scheduled at the Home
- Emergency Call System 24/7
- Foxtel In-Room
- Hairdresser onsite.
- Hot Buffet Breakfast
- Landscaped Gardens
- Laundry services located at the Home
- Meals prepared by qualified chefs/cooks. Our professional hospitality team prepares well-balanced, healthy and appetising meals. Special dietary requirements are easily accommodated.
- Nursing Care appropriate to your needs
- Outdoor Entertaining Area
- Pharmacy services offered.
- Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Hairdressing & Allied Health Services available
- Private function room for special family events
- Regular Bus Outings
- Regular church services.
- Regular 'Happy Hour' with beverages & finger foods.
- Secure Dementia specific neighbourhood
- Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi)
Additional Services
Entertainment and Technology
- Guest Wi-Fi
- In-Room Foxtel
- Internet Kiosk
- Widescreen HDTV
Dining
- Enhanced dining experience
- Hot Breakfast
- Menu choice
- Quality beverage service
Lifestyle
- Happy Hour
- Regular Bus Outings
Elective Services
- Live Love Shine Programs
MPIR reducing to 8.34% pa
The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) will reduce to 8.34% pa from
For a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $550,000 the equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) reduces to $125.67 pd ($45,870 pa).
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a few months, so we are seeing a very small decrease in the MPIR. This could mean that the MPIR has reached its peak and could be on the slide down.
Also from 1st April 2024, the refurbished Daily Accommodation Contribution (DAC) rate of $68.14 means an equivalent Refundable Accommodation Contribution (RAC) of $298,215. In June 2022 the RAC was $544,719, meaning that aged care homes that are “RAD-focused” are now less likely to look at fully supported / partially supported residents if the aged care home has already exceeded their 40% supported ratio, as the RAC has now dropped below $300,000.
The change in the MPIR to 8.34% is welcomed but should have no major impact on residents as they enter an aged care home from
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Location
359 Warrigal Road , BURWOOD , 3125, VIC
Residents: 79
Type: Private Incorporated Body
Provider:
Allity Pty Ltd
Highwood Court
Accreditation Status: Accreditation Report
Source: Aged Care Quality and Safety Agency
RAD/DAP Conversion
Select RAD Amount: $
| % |
Lump Sum RAD Paid : $
DAP :$20.20 per day
Interest rate (MPIR) is: 8.34%pa
(effective 1st April 2024)