The Caretaker
a publication of Christadelphian Aged Care
October 2011
contents Loving life at Lakefront 4 Our centenarians 5 News 6 Our staff 7 Casa Mia celebrates 8 Aged care review 9 Our community 10-11 Photos: Picnic on the Green 12-17 Our facilities 18 Types of care 19 How to apply 3
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ocusing on providing the best care possible for the aged community is Christadelphian Aged Care’s central mission. During the last six months we have endeavoured to continue to improve our service provision by introducing a number of new developments and events. I had the privilege of officially opening the newly installed lifts at Lakefront Retirement Village in September. The lifts are sure to make life a little easier for our residents, and the open day was a great day for all who attended. Editor and designer: Jenny Pogson
Casa Mia also achieved accreditation again as expected, and we thank all the staff for their efforts during the auditing process. The spring fairs at Casa Mia and Southhaven were also very well attended and were greatly enjoyed by all our residents. We thank our Heavenly Father for all his many blessings and pray we continue to reflect His son in all that we do. Graham Cavanagh-Downs CAC Chairman
Cover photo: Lakefront Retirement Village by Jenelle Joseph
The Caretaker is published by Christadelphian Aged Care, a not-for-profit provider of aged care and retirement services in NSW. Š2011 Christadelphian Aged Care 11 Queensbury Rd, Padstow Heights NSW 2211, P.O. Box 690, Riverwood NSW 2210 Phone: (02) 9782 6000, E: contact@chomes.com.au 2
Loving life at Lakefront Recent changes at Lakefront Retirement Village has given residents all the more reasons to enjoy their life at Canton Beach. Four external lifts were installed this year at the centre of the independent living unit complexes, giving residents easier access to the upstairs apartments. Each lift accommodates up to four adults or a person in a wheelchair and their carer. The lifts were officially opened in September by Christadelphian Aged Care Chairman Graham CavanaghDowns at the Picnic on the Green event.
The community centre is the hub of the village where a range of activities are held for the entertainment of all the residents. Accommodation at Lakefront includes the recentlyrenovated serviced apartments for those who seek assistance and appreciate help near at hand. The package includes studio accommodation with
More than 100 residents, family and friends enjoyed food, music and tours of the facility, while children made the most of the jumping castle and facepainting.
Mr Cavanagh-Downs paid tribute to Mr Ken Dyer who designed and managed the installation of the lifts. More than 100 residents, family and friends enjoyed food, music and tours of the facility, while children made the most of the jumping castle and face-painting. Residents have also been enjoying the tropical atmosphere of the swimming pool area. The village is set on the shores of Tuggerah Lake at Canton Beach on the Central Coast, close to shops and amenities at Toukley.
meals, cleaning and laundry services. Lakefront Village also offers refurbished two bedroom self-care units for couples or singles fitted out with all the modern inclusions needed for a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle. A full-time activities coordinator is employed to help create an active and fulfilling lifestyle for all residents. For more information about Lakefront Retirement Village visit the website at www. chomes.com.au, call (02) 4396 4288 or email lakefront@chomes.com.au 3
Our Centenarians Bronelda Redgrave
Celebrating a Century
Agnes Martin
Edith Barnes
Agnes is a resident of Southhaven Nursing Home and turned 104 this year. She grew up in Peakhurst, but moved to Dulwich Hill after her mother decided there were no husbands to be found in the area. Indeed, Agnes married her husband Bertie in Dulwich Hill, and they enjoyed their honeymoon in Katoomba. They had one child, Laurie, who is now 83-years-old, and who Agnes said “was the best looking kid for miles around because he had a very handsome father”.
Edith received a letter from the Queen when she turned 100 in July this year at Chamberlain Gardens. She was an only child and loved spending time with her mother, who made all her own clothes and taught Edith to cook. Edith worked in Sydney as a stenographer, and enjoyed bike-riding, tennis and walking. She also has lots of lovely memories of travelling to England, America and Canada, as well as around Australia, with her best-friend Thelma.
George Aiken George will celebrate his 100th birthday in November this year at Southhaven Nursing Home. In his younger years George worked as a truck driver, a job that he loved. “I was born and bred to drive trucks. I never got lonely driving the truck,” he said. He also enjoyed singing and dancing. George attributes his long life to having a wonderful wife. He said his favourite memories were of his wife Essie, who played the piano, and his family. 4
Bronelda, known as Bonnie, celebrated her 100th birthday in July this year at Ashburn House. She was born the sixth of seven children at Werris Creek in northwest NSW where her parents owned a hotel. Bonnie married Thomas Regrave in 1938 and raised two children, Robyn and Warwick. Bonnie was renowned for her cooking skills, and in her younger years loved playing tennis and horseriding. She also travelled Australia and the world with her life-long friend Joyce.
Edith Montgomery Edith celebrated her 101st birthday in May this year at Southhaven Hostel. She grew up in Dulwich HIll and worked hard on a poultry and dairy farm through the Depression. The secret to a long life was learning to laugh and trusing in God, Edith said. “It all depends on what God gives. He knows the time He puts you in and He knows the time He’ll take you out. Filling up the time in between is your responsbility,” she said.
News
More gardens for Chamberlain Chamberlain Garden is now living up to its name even more with the landscaping of the front native bush area. When the facility was purchased by Christadelphian Aged Care last year the area was inaccessible and overgrown with bamboo, privet and Queensland Flame trees. Maintenance officer John Orio removed the overgrown flora and opened the area up to create a safer and more beautiful part of the bush. Many of the native plants that now thrive there were donated by The Big Flower in Ourimbah due to a generous neighbour of the facility. There is now also a beautiful pond - called Kookaburra Pond - that attracts many Kookaburras, water birds, ducks and water dragons.
RAO Day encourages team building Recreational Activity Officers from across Christadelphian Aged Care shared stories and experiences when they came together in May for the inaugural RAO day. The RAO team gathered at Ashburn House with Diversional Therapist Aja Goddard and focused on team development and how they could all work together across each facility to develop fulfilling activity programs for the residents. The day was about encouraging staff to strive for their very best, said CAC’s general manager, Matthew Lamey.
“It is essential that we invest in the social and spiritual aspects of care so that we not only make our residents comfortable but aim to make each day as fulfilled as possible,” he said. “With such a mixture of expertise to draw on it was no wonder many great ideas were presented and discussed,” Matthew said. A second RAO day was held in October at Southhaven and focused on Montessori training, where once again new skills were developed and will be put into practice at the facilities
Ridgeview ball a night to shine Ridgeview Aged Care is holding a Black and White ball for their residents and families this November. Guests will be entertained throughout the night by a ballroom dance exhibition, a pianst and a classical
guitarist. The night is a chance for all residents to dress in their finary and jewels and enjoy a delicious dinner surrounded by fairy lights, hellium ballons, and red roses scattered on all the tables. 5
Our Staff Cure Cancer Australia. “Can Too provide you with 14 weeks of training twice a week plus a training program for core and strength as well,” Anne said. “You have an amazing coach and two unbelievable mentors, who support you the whole way through. If you feel a bit ‘I can’t do this’, they would be there to encourage you along,” she said. Last month Anne ran with 7000 other half-marathoners in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, and completed the 21kms in two hours, two minutes and 53 seconds.
Anne runs for a cause Anne Taylor had always wanted to run a halfmarathon, and she finally found the motivation she needed. The Christadelphian Aged Care payroll officer came across the non-profit program ‘Can Too’, which offers professional coaching as part of a team to run or swim in endurance events. In return participants help raise valuable funds that go directly towards funding cancer researchers through
“The Sunday was such a beautiful day, and then to run over the harbour bridge and finish at the Opera House in a beautiful city like Sydney, it hardly gets better than that,” she said. Anne managed to raise over $1450 for Cure Cancer Australia, and is already thinking about her next challenge. “I have got the running bug, so who knows what is next, maybe a full marathon!”
Remember to keep drinking! It is about to get hot! As we head toward the end of the year and into Summer it’s time to start to thinking about spending time with relatives, eating good food and enjoying the sunshine. One thing that should not be forgotten in the summer heat is to sit down and have a drink.
Water is the drink of choice. Juices and cordials are also good. • Tea, coffee, and even beer and wine all contribute toward hydration, however caffeine and alcohol do encourage your bladder to fill more quickly, which makes them less effective than water alone. • Carers should be familiar with dietary changes so that appropriate hydration and safe swallowing procedures can be followed.
Hydration tips: • You should not wait until you feel thirsty to have a drink. • It is best to drink regularly. Ideally, everyone should drink one or two glasses of fluid with each meal, as well as drinking between meals. Tim Mogg - CAC Physiotherapist 6
Casa Mia
Casa Mia celebrates Staff, volunteers and friends of Casa Mia Aged Care joined residents at its annual spring fair.
School at Kemps Creek, started the day by playing music from several well known movies.
There were plenty of food and gift stalls to browse, which featured homemade soups, cakes, slices, jams, plants, dolls, jewellery, crafts and a barbecue.
Casa Mia was also celebrating the renewal of its accreditation earlier in the year.
The children enjoyed the jumping castle and facepainting, and there were also dancing and vocal performances to entertain the crowds. Heritage College School Band, a Christadelphian Community
The aged care facility underwent three days of review, where auditors examined the processes of all aspects of care, including staff, volunteers, pastoral care and the living environment. As expected the facility was found to be compliant in all 44 standards and received a full three years accreditation.
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Aged Care Review
Aged care system set to change Changes to the Australian aged care system are in the pipleline after the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report into “Caring for Older Australians” in August. The Federal Government is currently consulting with service providers and the public and has advised that it will develop its response to the report guided by four overarching principles: •
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Every older Australian has earned the right to be able to access quality care and support that is appropriate to their needs, when they need it Older Australians deserve a greater choice and control over their care arrangements. Funding arrangements for aged care need to be sustainable and fair for older Australians and for the broader community. Older Australians deserve to receive quality care from an appropriately skilled workforce.
The current aged care system is seen by government and the aged care industry as unsustainable and complex. The commission’s report provides the direction in which change is likely to occur. The report recommends establishing a system based on consumer choice. This will mean fewer restrictions on the supply of aged care places and services,
increased competition between providers and greater public transparency with more older Australians choosing to receive services in their homes and those entering residential aged care being frailer and older. There are 58 recommendations made in the report and the government is yet to agree and announce which recommendations it will adopt. Changes are expected to be gradual and arrangements that are in place for existing residents in aged care facilities will be maintained. “As with the rest of the industry Christadelphian Aged Care is awaiting the government’s decisions in response to the Commissioner’s report,” said CAC CEO Ross Peden. For more information about the report visit www.pc.gov.au/projects/imquiry/aged-care
Bringing nature closer to home Southhaven Nursing Home is already surrounded by beautiful native plants and flowers, but now residents can enjoy a little bit of nature closer to home. Souha Rowdah’s mother Rose Kaidbey is a resident at Southhaven, and as an artist Souda wanted to contribute by creating a beautiful outdoor space residents could enjoy. “My mother is one of the most extraordinary people I have ever known. Sadly Alzheimer’s has claimed her mind but it has never managed to claim her gentle spirit or her incredible capacity to find 8
beauty and love in all things,” Souda said. As a gift to Southhaven, Souda created an oil painting featuring vibrant Waratahs and delicate bushland flannel flowers. The painting now hangs on the wall of the west wing balcony and blends in with the surrounding natural flora.
Our Community
A transforming approach to care A unique program focusing on independence and the abilities of each resident is having a transforming effect at Christadelphian Aged Care. Montessori teacher Maxine Swensson started working with residents at Southhaven Nursing Home in the Special Care Unit two years ago in an effort to help improve their quality of life. Montessori is a method of education that encompasses cognitive, fine motor, social and functional skills, and adapts the learning experience to the development of individual special needs, says Maxine. Through the program the residents are involved in simple activities such as gardening, sweeping, raking the leaves, watering the plants, putting jam and cream on their scones, flower arranging, art and singing. The residents became happier and more aware of their surroundings, Maxine said. They created a Forget-MeNot garden and made full use of it by having morning tea and family visits outside. Residents were able to pick flowers, listen to birds, watch the clouds and the blue sky, and feel the wind on their faces which allowed their senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight to be utilised, she said.
“The residents’ families and staff noticed a difference in the atmosphere and environment. The Dementia Unit was thriving and became a joyful place to work, visit and live,” Maxine said. Maxine now works with volunteers and Recreational Activity Officers at other CAC facilities to teach them ways of engaging with residents using the Montessori approach. “Dignity, respect, love, independence, self esteem, involvement and choice are key factors in achieving a community that enables residents the best opportunity to provide a place that feels like “home” during their stay with Christadelphian Aged Care,” Maxine said.
Victoria’s birthday surprise Two months before Victoria Fozzard’s 10th birthday she announced to her father she would like to go to a nursing home and give the residents a flower for her birthday. As her birthday approached and Victoria hadn’t changed her mind, her mother Kerry contacted Southhaven Nursing Home and arranged with the Director of Nursing Peter Jessing to bring cupcakes for all the residents one morning, as many people were
allergic to flowers. On the Sunday before her birthday, Kerry, Victoria and her older sister Lauren made 96 cupcakes in all, 87 for the patients, nine extra for the staff and one special one for Peter. “Peter welcomed us and Victoria was made to feel very special. We placed all the cupcakes on a trolley, and she proceeded to hand deliver one each to the residents along with a big smile,” Kerry said.
“As we left the nursing home I asked her if she enjoyed her day, and she assured me she did because all she wanted to do was put a smile on the faces of some lonely people and make them happy,” she said. 9
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Lakefront Retirement Village
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Picnic on the Green
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Southhaven
Enjoy a peaceful life in a bush setting Southhaven Nursing Home and Hostel emerges from the bushland of Salt Pan Reserve, on the banks of Salt Pan Creek in Padstow Heights. This stunning natural setting creates a living environment residents feel comfortable to call their home.
orientation and sense stimulation. Various lounges and communal areas around the facility are designed for indoor games or for the residents to enjoy quiet times conversing with friends and family.
As an integrated care facility, the Southhaven site hosts both a nursing home for high dependency residents and a hostel for those who need a lower level of care. This design allows an easy transition as the needs of our residents change over time.
Residents at Southhaven enjoy a busy calendar of events designed to promote an active and healthy lifestyle and encourage social interaction.
Accommodation Southhaven provides accommodation for those who are physically-dependent or frail-aged who need high dependency full-time nursing care. The hostel also offers low dependency care for residents who require some assistance with daily activities but still maintain a certain level of independence. Facilities The bushland setting is important to Southhaven, from the native gum trees that surround the village, to the exotic palms that provide shade in the summer. Residents enjoy the outdoor gardens on their own or with family and friends while taking advantage of the barbecue facilities. The facility was built with the welfare of our residents in mind, and includes subtle features to assist in 12
Services
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Regular outings in the facility bus Entertainment and activities Onsite hairdresser Multi-denominational church services
Financial information Centrelink or the Department of Veteran’s Affairs determine whether you are required to pay an Income Tested Fee. It can apply to both pensioners and nonpensioners and measures your income outside of the pension e.g. income from shares, trusts or property. Centrelink will notify the Department of Health and Ageing, who inform the facility of the fees required. Please contact Centrelink or your financial advisor for further information.
Casa Mia
There’s no place like home Casa Mia Aged Care is located close to the banks of Salt Pan Creek in a quiet neighbourhood in Padstow. The facility offers residents an exceptional level of care that comes from dedicated and caring staff and a commitment to enriching the lives of all our residents. Meaning “My House”, Casa Mia is a place residents are comfortable to call their home. Professional nursing staff are on duty 24 hours a day to care for our residents in a supportive environment and encourage them to take advantage of all facilities and services so they can enjoy their life to the full at Casa Mia. Facilities Casa Mia opens out to an expansive lawn and garden with a covered entertainment area. Residents and their families can take advantage of the barbecue facilities or just enjoy the outdoors with their loved ones in a corner of the garden. Services To complement the 24-hour nursing care at Casa Mia the entertainment and activities are designed to enhance the quality of life of all our residents and maximise their mental and physical well being. We
understand that companionship is important to our residents and seek to offer activities that fulfil their social needs. These include: • • • • • •
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Regular bus outings Onsite hairdresser Entertainment and activity programs Volunteer programs Indoor games Pastoral care services available offering emotional and spiritual support to residents and their families. Internet access Multi-denominational church services
Residents are free to choose their own doctor or we can advise them of visiting doctors. Along with 24hour nursing care Casa Mia also offers a variety of allied health services including: • • • • •
Podiatry Physiotherapy Optometry Dental Massage
As part of its commitment to providing excellent and personalised care all Christadelphian facilities encourage feedback from residents and families through regular consultation sessions, surveys and a suggestion form. 13
Ashburn House
A little bit of extra care Ashburn House is a modern facility designed to create a living environment that not only encourages a healthy and active lifestyle, but one that feels like home. The facility is located in the Sydney northern suburb of Gladesville, close to Looking Glass Bay and Banjo Patterson Park. Ashburn House incorporates the latest innovative design concepts and modern technologies to provide personalised care within a peaceful and secure environment. The facility has also implemented resource and energy efficient initiatives including solar hot water and rainwater storage for gardens. Accommodation Ashburn House offers a range of accommodation and care services to meet the various needs of those seeking assisted living. All rooms are stylishly furnished and fitted with modern inclusions such as air-conditioning, wireless internet access and LCD televisions. Facilities Surrounded by landscaped gardens and wellappointed courtyards, there is plenty of space for residents to stroll the grounds or enjoy a barbecue with family and friends. 14
Inside there is a choice of several comfortable lounge areas furnished with quality decor and modern fittings. Residents can choose to socialise with family or friends or take advantage of the numerous other amenities which include: • • • • •
Theatre and function area Cafe and outdoor dining area A well stocked library Hairdressing salon Craft and exercise room
Services To complement the 24-hour nursing care at Ashburn House the entertainment and activities are designed to enhance the quality of life of all our residents and maximise their mental and physical well being. We understand that companionship is important to our residents and seek to offer activities that fulfill their social needs. These include: • • • • •
Regular bus outings Indoor games Entertainment and activity programs including singing and music Volunteer program Multi-denominational church services
Chamberlain Gardens
Dedicated care on the Central Coast Chamberlain Gardens Aged Care is located at Wyoming on the Central Coast. This modern facility backing onto Niagara Park Reserve is in a private and secure location and enjoys attractive views of the Australian bush. The facility has 24-hour professional nursing care and provides care services tailored to the specific needs of each resident. Facilities This modern facility also features: • • • • • •
Landscaped gardens and courtyards Well-appointed lounges and quiet areas with modern decor A well-stocked library Hairdresser on site A chapel with multi-denominational services Facility bus with wheelchair access
Services To complement the 24-hour nursing care at Chamberlain Gardens the entertainment and activities are designed to enhance the quality of life of all our residents and maximise their mental and physical well being. We understand that companionship is
important to our residents and seek to offer activities that fulfil their social needs. These include: • • • • •
Regular bus outings Allied health services such as dental, physiotherapy and podiatry Diversional therapy, entertainment and activity programs Volunteer program Pastoral care services offering emotional and spiritual support to residents and their families
Chamberlain Gardens encourages regular consultation and feedback from residents and their families.
Meals We believe the quality of food is important to our residents’ health and well-being and we provide meals that are nutritious and delicious freshly prepared by our own chefs at each facility. Our menus are regularly monitored and updated by a qualified nutritionist. Residents’ individual dietary requirements are catered for. 15
Ridgeview
Mountain views in the Illawarra Ridgeview Aged Care is located at Albion Park in the Illawarra region. This modern facility is situated in the foothills of Budderoo National Park in a quiet residential community and enjoys attractive mountain views.
We understand that companionship is important to our residents and seek to offer activities that fulfill their social needs. These include:
The facility has 24-hour professional nursing care and provides services tailored to the specific needs of each resident with compassion and dignity.
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Landscaped gardens and delightful courtyards with barbecue facilities Well-appointed lounges and quiet areas Private function area Well stocked library Internet cafe Kiosk In-house resident laundry Hairdresser onsite Chapel with multi-denominational services
Services To complement the 24-hour nursing care at Ridgeview, the entertainment and activities are designed to enhance the quality of life of all of our residents and maximise their mental and physical well-being. 16
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Regular bus outings that include wheelchair access Allied health services such as dental, physiotherapy and podiatry Diversional therapy, entertainment and activity programs Volunteer program offering activities and social support
National Information Line On July 1st 2011, the Federal Government announced the introduction of a single, national information line for aged care: 1800 200 422. “This new national phone number will consolidate the range of existing 1800 numbers, and act as the new single point of entry for people seeking information and access to aged care services,” Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler said. Improvements have also been made to the aged care website (www.agedcareaustralia. gov.au) to ensure better, more comprehensive and up-to-date information is available.
Lakefront Retirement Village
A relaxing lifestyle by the water Situated on the shores of Tuggerah Lake Lakefront Retirement Village in Canton Beach is one of the most sought after retirement locations on the Central Coast The stunning natural surrounds provide an ideal environment for a stimulating and active lifestyle, with plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, picnics, barbecues and walks through the surrounding national park. Only minutes from Toukley and Lake Haven Shopping centres, residents at Lakefront Village have all the nearby conveniences one could need, along with the exceptional facilities on offer in the village itself. Residents enjoy the covered heated pool and a modern community centre that is the central hub of activity in the village. The comfort and safety of residents is paramount at Lakefront Village. The manager is onsite and with caretakers on call 24 hours a day residents have peace of mind knowing highly experienced staff are taking care of their needs. Lakefront Village offers you recently renovated twobedroom self-care independent living units for couples or singles. These units have modern inclusions needed for a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle. One of the special features include a spacious lounge and dining area looking out onto a private garden courtyard or bushland view.
Each apartment is equipped with a 24 hour emergency call system should any problems arise. The comfort and safety of residents at Lakefront Village is a priority at all times. Lakefront village has a caretaker who resides on-site and is on call 24 hours per day. Knowing that assistance for any matter is near at hand provides our residents with peace of mind. Garages or carports are either beneath the units or within easy walking distance. Lifts are in place, giving easy access to the upper and lower levels of independent living units (no use of stairs are necessary). Many residents avail themselves of the housekeeping and meal services which are available on a permanent or casual basis. Assistance with shopping can also be provided. The village manager would be happy to provide further information about charges for these services and discuss your individual needs. Residents of the serviced apartments are provided with three meals per day, weekly cleaning of their units and linen laundering. Residents also have the peace of mind that staff is on call 24 hours a day should any problems arise. All apartments have access to the emergency call system.
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Types of care
Low care Low care caters for residents who require some assistance with activities of daily living and still maintain a certain level of independence. Nursing care is on hand if required. All meals and laundry services are provided and staff are available 24 hours a day. You must be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) and be deemed to require this level of care in order to be eligible for accommodation. In certain circumstances, care can be increased allowing for resident “aging in place�.
High care High care caters for those who require full-time nursing care. Qualified nursing staff are available 24 hours a day. Eligibility for entry into all of our residential aged care facilities is determined by the facility manager, following an ACAT assessment, being deemed to require this level of care in order to be eligible for accommodation. Ashburn House also offers a number of high care extra service places for those seeking a premium, assisted living experience.
Special care units Special care units are designed to give residents the best quality of life, supporting those with various forms of dementia in a safe and secure environment.
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Respite care Booked accommodation at all CAC facilities is available for those seeking short-term respite care for both high and low care. You must be assessed by ACAT and be deemed to require respite care in order to be eligible for accommodation.
How to apply for low or high care placement 1. Aged Care Assessment Teams can be
contacted through most public hospitals. An Aged Care Client Record (form 3020) is required by all those applying for care and accommodation. www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au
2. Complete a Christadelphian Aged Care
Application form. These are available by calling 9782 6000 or download a copy from the website www.chomes.com.au
3. Complete an Aged Care Assets Assessment
from Centrelink www.centrelink.gov.au or Department of Veterans’ Affairs www.dva.gov.au
4. If applicable, a copy of enduring power of
attorney and/or guardianship documents.
5. Submit these documents to the facility
manager who will discuss your needs and current availability of accommodation.
Independent living Living in one of our independent living units is just like living in your own home, except you can forget about mowing the lawn, collecting the mail or worrying about maintenance problems - we do it all for you. This is just one reason why residents have chosen to enjoy the best years of their life in such a relaxing location. Residents of our serviced apartments enjoy all the facilities Lakefront Village has to offer, maintaining an independent lifestyle without the hassle of household chores. An ACAT assessment is not required for independent living.
High Dependency Care Independent living loan and license arrangements CAC operates under a loan/license agreement which permits you to occupy the premises, but you do not own the premises. New residents are granted a 99 year lease which is registered at the Land Titles Office. You pay an ingoing contribution in the form of an interest free loan. You also pay recurrent levy on a fortnightly basis. Recurrent levies are 30% of the single aged pension rate for singles and 35% for couples.
The recurrent levy covers all expenses and services of the village including maintenance of lawns, gardens, pathways and trees, exterior maintenance and upkeep of the village property, electricity to common areas, full replacement fire insurance policy, normal use of the emergency call system, public liability and workers compensation insurance, all council rates and charges, village bus and administration of the village. 19
Christadelphian Aged Care 11 Queensbury Rd, Padstow Heights NSW 2211 P.O. Box 690, Riverwood NSW 2210 Phone: (02) 9782 6000 Fax: 9782 6001 E: contact@chomes.com.au
Ashburn House
Casa Mia
20-34 Ashburn Place, Gladesville NSW 2111 Ph: (02) 8876 9200 Fax: (02) 8876 9210 E: ashburnhouse@chomes.com.au
28 Alma Rd, Padstow NSW 2211 Ph: (02) 8707 6010 Fax: (02) 8707 6052 E: casamia@chomes.com.au
Chamberlain Gardens
Ridgeview Aged Care
53-67 Chamberlain Rd, Wyoming NSW 2250 Ph: (02) 4329 8000 Fax: (02) 4329 8099 E: chamberlain@chomes.com.au
95 Daintree Drive, Albion Park NSW 2527 Ph: (02) 4235 7600 Fax: (02) 4235 7650 E: ridgeview@chomes.com.au
Southhaven Nursing Home and Hostel
Lakefront Retirement Village
11 Queensbury Rd, Padstow Heights NSW 2211 (NH) Ph: (02) 9782 6010 Fax: (02) 9782 6011 E: southhavennursing@chomes.com.au (Hostel) Ph: (02) 9782 6030 Fax: (02) 9782 6031 E: southhavenhostel@chomes.com.au
1 Village Way, Canton Beach NSW 2263 Ph: (02) 4396 4288 Mob: 0410 613 280 Fax: (02) 4396 3778 E: lakefrontvillage@chomes.com.au
www.chomes.com.au