Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Catherines Aged Care Residence
Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Catherines Aged Care Residence
1 Clayton Road BALWYN 3103
Location
1 Clayton Road , BALWYN , 3103, VIC
Residents: 77
Type: Charitable
Provider:
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited
Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Catherines Aged Care Residence
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 Villa Maria Catholic Homes St Catherines Aged Care Residence?
Are you seaching for an immediate vacancy in an aged care home in BALWYN 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.
Walking through St Catherine’s you’ll be instantly attracted to its contemporary design, brand new furnishings and open-plan layout. Spaces that residents and families will enjoy and use daily.
Resident rooms are spacious, equipped with a large private ensuite and swathed in natural light. There’s plenty of room to sit and talk with family and friends and have the grandkids potter about. As this is your home, St Catherine's ensure you have the space to continue doing what you enjoy.
With resident comfort our priority, St Catherine’s was architecturally designed to present multiple sitting rooms and comfortable lounges throughout the home, where you can relax, participate in activities or chat with fellow residents.
St Catherine's also know that everybody loves good quality food and that’s why the chefs prepare and cook meals on-site using fresh and wholesome ingredients.
St Catherine’s also offers allied health services including physiotherapy and podiatry, plus an on-site hairdressing salon.
They have 59 ageing in place beds and 18 memory support unit beds.
RAD $700,000 - $850,000 (Negotiable)
Ageing in place, Permanent, Respite, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Peg feeds, Power wheelchair.
- Catholic Organisation,
- Generously sized rooms,
- Art therapy,
- Arts and crafts,
- Church services,
- Cooking classes,
- Dining room,
- Emergency call service,
- Exercise classes,
- Fireplace, Gardens,
- Group games,
- Hairdressing,
- In-home,
- Chef,
- Kitchen on-site,
- Laundry on-site,
- Library,
- Lift,
- Menu choices,
- Music therapy,
- Outings and excursions,
- Pet friendly,
- Pet therapy,
- Pharmacy services,
- Phone in-room,
- Social activities,
- Visitors parking,
- Wi-Fi.
Social events and activities
The team of staff and volunteers are passionate about developing fun and interesting activities. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with:
- morning exercises including yoga and dance
- sing along and choir for concerts
- nail care and pampering
- cultural lunches and celebrations
- carpet and table top games
- bingo.
St Catherine’s also has a kiosk trolley which makes its way around the home. Residents can purchase a delicious treat or an essential item they may need. Also, who doesn’t love happy hour? The residents can sit back and relax while enjoying some chilled beverages.
Support for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Support for people who are financially or socially disadvantaged.
LGBTI friendly.
Support for ATSI cultural needs.
In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, VMCH maintains daily reviews on visiting restrictions to all Residential Aged Care Facilities.
New Admissions and families wishing to take a tour of the residence may do so by appointment, at the discretion of the Facility Manager.
All VMCH Residences cater for NDIS eligible clients.
Memory Support Unit
The purpose built memory support unit not only provides a comfortable home for residents but is specially designed to support people with memory loss.
As the goal is to maintain and enhance quality of life, there is plenty of space for leisure activities, family visits and relaxation.
St Catherine's pride themselves on a ‘person-centred approach’ and provide individualised care to each resident and ensure physical, social and mental wellbeing.
The friendly and experienced staff are trained in Montessori methods. The philosophy behind this approach enables residents to be as independent as possible, make choices, contribute to their community and maintain their self-esteem.
MPIR increased to 8.36%
From 1st July 2024, the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has increased to 8.36%
This small increase is due to the RBA's decision to maintain the benchmark rate for the past few months.
Economists predict a benchmark rate cut before Christmas 2024, suggesting that the MPIR has peaked and may start to reduce.
Aged Care Placement Guide
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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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