ACCOMMODATION CHARGES
This is an accommodation payment and is in addition to the basic daily fee and means-tested care fee but is also subject to an income and assets test which means some people will have their accommodation costs met in full or part by the Federal Government.
The following are the Accommodation pricing guidelines for Yass Valley Aged Care Ltd from July 1st 2021:
Horton House - Single room with ensuite:
- Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit - $500,000
Horton House – Single room with shared bathroom:
- Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit - $450,000
Warmington Lodge – Single room with private ensuite:
- Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit - $500,000
Warmington Lodge – Single room with shared ensuite:
- Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit - $450,000
As directed by the Australian Government Department of Health, Aged Care reform: a resident can choose to pay for their accommodation by a refundable deposit, a daily payment or a combination of both.
The Admissions Manager will advise you to seek advice from your financial advisor as to how best to proceed for your individual financial circumstances. Management can provide a list of financial advisors with residential aged care experience.
The charges determined by the Department of Human Services (DHS) are based on a resident’s individual financial circumstances and the results of the Asset and Income Determination (Centrelink).