Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
794 Mt Dandenong Road KILSYTH 3137
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Kirkbrae offers a comprehensive range of facilities and aged care services options to suit all social and financial situations. Private and companion rooms enable residents to have areas that meet their individual needs and abilities. With natural light from large windows, residents are able to enjoy beautiful views over established gardens.
They provide opportunities for residents to experience variety every day. This enables more moments of happiness and enjoyment in resident’s daily lives.
Permanent Residential Care
Permanent care offers dedicated care support with daily activities, mobility equipment, medication assistance, all meals, personal care items, continence management and assistance with access to other health services.
Respite Care
Residential respite care, often referred to as short-term care, allows the primary carer to take a much-needed break or to assist when extra care is needed following a hospital stay or illness. Respite care at Kirkbrae can be arranged by contacting our friendly team. Commonwealth funding for respite services is available to eligible persons for up to 63 days each financial year.
Palliative Care
Palliative care requires special attention and thought. We have experienced and dedicated staff that are trained to look after residents and their and their families at this emotional time. Our Pastoral Care team are specially trained to provide the highest level of comfort, support and care for residents nearing the end of life.
Dementia Care and Support
At Kirkbrae, they don’t have a specific dementia-secure wing. They do have many residents with forms of dementia who live happily in our supportive environment with dignity and respect.
Accommodation Units and Options
The residential aged care accommodation at Kirkbrae has four interconnected wings, all named by the inspiration of nature and the picturesque surrounds. Staff and residents often say Kirkbrae is a sanctuary for seniors wanting to live within the leafy suburb of Kilsyth.
Within the aged care home, there is bound to be an option to suit most needs.
- Banksia House is a light, welcoming, compact wing with easy access to the lounge, dining room and foyer making it quite a social hub.
- Jacaranda House comprises single rooms with private ensuites. The atmosphere is quieter and ideal for those who prefer their own company. Two large lounges in this wing can be booked for family functions.
- Waratah House is a smaller unit within Kirkbrae, comprising only single rooms all with ensuite. There is easy access to a lovely outdoor area and courtyard garden.
- Acacia House is full of bright colours, and comprises single and companion rooms that especially suit couples.
The best way to see the different room options and feel the atmosphere is to book a tour.
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
794 Mt Dandenong Road , KILSYTH , 3137, VIC
Residents: 110
Type: Religious
Provider:
Presbyterian Church of Victoria Trusts Corporation
Kirkbrae Kilsyth Nursing Home
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: 8.34%pa
(effective 1st April 2024)