Hostel Care
Hostel Accommodation
Nursing Home Care
Nursing Home Accommodation
Special (Dementia) Care
Recreation
Fees & Charges
Asset Assessment
Admission Criteria
Respite Care
Pastoral Care
Contact Details
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A wide range of services are available to assist frail and elderly people living in their own home. We currently have 20 new Community Aged Care Packages (CACP). At some point in time, however, many need extra care and support, whether it is for a short period of time whilst the family carer is unavailable, or on an extended basis. RESIDENTIAL CARE Making the decision to enter into residential care requires careful consideration by the individual and their family. It is not easy but we encourage you to focus on the positive aspects. Make an appointment to visit the facilities and talk with residents. You may be pleasantly surprised! Contact the Aged Care Administrative Office. Tel (03) 54711 468 Residents are encouraged to bring their own furnishings and personal mementos to promote a home like environment. Most residents have their own room and private ensuite with access to communal sitting, dining and recreational areas. There are two levels of residential care available at Castlemaine Health: Residents in hostel care have access to allied health services, personal care staff and local general practitioners. They are encouraged to remain active in the community and enjoy a variety of activities organised by the Hospital’s Activities Team and volunteers. Penhall Hostel - 32 beds - Opened 1996 NURSING HOME (HIGH LEVEL) CARE Visiting Medical Practitioners, professional allied health staff and specialist nursing staff provide care to residents requiring a high level of care. Thompson House - 30 beds - Upgraded 2000 People living in residential accommodation at Castlemaine Health are encouraged to be active in recreation and lifestyle pursuits including their individual interests, social life and participation in the wider community. There is an individual recreation program for each residential unit that aims to meet the needs of individuals and groups. The program is responsive to resident input and encourages families, friends and community members to participate. Activities include outings, exercises, music and performance, games, celebrating special events, shopping, social activities, community activities, art and craft, lifestory and cooking/food events. The program also provides 1:1 support, particularly for new residents to assist settling in to the residential environment. FEES, ACCOMMODATION BONDS AND CHARGES Prior to admission all residents are invited to meet with our Trust Officer or Accountant to discuss their financial arrangements. Family members and advisers are encouraged to attend. Non pensioners provide their financial details direct to Centrelink/DVA who will advise the Hospital of the fee to be charged. Under the Aged Care Act (1997) public residential facilities may charge residents a daily fee and an accommodation bond or charge. DAILY FEES are calculated by Centrelink. If you receive a full pension you will pay approximately 85% of the pension as a daily fee ($38.65 a day). The fees contribute to the cost of providing nursing and personal care, meals, cleaning, lighting, heating etc. ACCOMMODATION BONDS are dependent on the resident’s personal assets and only applies to low care (hostel) residents. There are several options on how a bond may be paid over a period of time. Bonds are refunded if a resident leaves the facility or becomes part of their estate on their death. The hospital may retain $3,588 per year from the bond for a maximum period of 5 years. This deduction and interest earned is used for general maintenance and upgrade of the facilities, and the bond and retention amount is reviewed on an annual basis. ACCOMMODATION CHARGES apply to high care (nursing home) residents and are determined by the amount of assets a resident has prior to admission. Maximum daily charge is currently $26.88. This money is used for general maintenance and upgrade of the facilities. Residents are not required to pay an Accommodation bond or charge if they have assets less than 2.5 times the amount of the annual pension. The private home of a resident is excluded from assets where a spouse or dependant child is living in it, or a carer or close relative has been living in the home for at least 5 years and is eligible for a pension or benefit. Assets can include :
PLEASE NOTE: The above figures are provided as only a guide and are current as at April 2008. CONTACT DETAILS for Fees, Bonds and Charges:
Admission to residential accommodation is recommended on a priority basis based on the medical/social needs identified by an aged care assessment. There is a waiting list for residential accommodation, however, home support services and respite care can be organised by ACAS Staff to assist during this period of time. Individuals can be referred for assessment by their general practitioner or, alternatively, can self refer by contacting the Aged Care Assessment Service at Castlemaine Health (see contact details below). Short term accommodation is available by prior arrangement when family members or carers need to take a break or have other commitments. This is also an excellent opportunity for individuals to trial residential accommodation prior to making a long term commitment. Contact Aged Care Administrative Office. Tel (03) 54711 468 Pastoral Care Services are provided by our Pastoral Care Coordinator. The service provides important assistance to our residents and clients who face unexpected life changes, such as admission to hospital during their times of need or the transition to residential care. The model of support is conducted in a confidential and non-religious manner. It is person-centered and non-directive and is available to all patients, residents and their families. The service also provides invaluable education and support to our staff particularly the process of dealing with loss and grief. Pastoral Care services are complemented by Visiting Ministers from various denominations who conduct weekly prayer services in the hospital chapel and at various residential care units for patients and residents. The Hospital appreciates the importance of spirituality in people's lives and every effort is made to attend to the specific spiritual requirements of all our patients and residents. More information required - Our staff will be pleased to answer questions and provide further information.
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All residential services including High Care (Nursing Home) and Low Care (Hostel) are fully accredited under the Commonwealth Aged Care Residential Services Accreditation Program, as monitored by the Standards Agency.
