Highwood Court
Highwood Court
359 Warrigal Road BURWOOD 3125
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 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)
Need Accommodation and Care Services?
Do you need respite care, convalescent care, or permanent care for a loved one at Highwood Court?
Are you seaching for an immediate vacancy in an aged care home in BURWOOD 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.
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
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 has been set at 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 ...
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
Dollars to Care is the Australian Government's new analysis tool to bring financial transparency to the aged care sector.