Ningana Retirement Village Dalby

What is an Accommodation Bond?

An accommodation bond is an amount of money that may be payable by residents entering a residential care service with an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). The Accommodation Bond is paid in addition to any Basic Daily Care Fee and Income Tested fee that apply to the Resident. Ningana Retirement Village will retain interest / income earned from the investment of the Accommodation Bond funds.

What is Retention?

As advised by the Department of Health and Ageing, Ningana Retirement Village charges a retention fee per month for up to 5 years. (The Retention fee is subject to change per Department of Health and Ageing). Upon discharge from the facility a balance of funds, being the Accommodation Bond less retentions paid to date, will be refunded to the resident or their estate within 24 hours of discharge.

How much Accommodation Bond will I pay?

There is no fixed amount for an Accommodation Bond. The Department of Health and Ageing stipulate the minimum permissible value of assets that a resident must be left with. Residents who have assets valued at more than this amount can be asked to pay an Accommodation Bond. Depending on your individual situation, there are a number of ways of paying Accommodation Bonds:

1. Lump Sum of the whole accommodation bond within six months from admission (Interest at the applicable rate may be charged if there is a delay in payment lump sum)
2. Periodic (fortnightly or monthly payment which has a retention and interest component (Interest at applicable rate would apply)
3. Combination of lump sum and periodic payment.

For more information please refer to the Schedule of Fees and Charges from the Department of Health and Ageing. See below for links to additional information ...

Q: Can we have our own room?
A: All rooms are single with attached ensuites.
Q: Are there any activities?
A: Residents and families have access to a monthly newsletter listing activities for the month. They include bingo, games, newsreading, craft, outings, community visitors including church services weekly in our chapel.
Q: What services are provided?
A: Daily visit by Medical Practioner (Monday-Friday) Hairdressing, podiatry, physiotherapy, activities, Dietitian, Church services.
Q: Can we still use our own doctor?
A: Yes you may.
Q: What are the visiting hours?
A: Unrestricted. Please respect other residents if visiting after hours.
Q: What can we bring with us?
A: Best to view the room first and then decide in relation to furniture. Any personal items such as photos, bedspread etc can be brought in on admission.
Q: Can we have pets?
A: At the discretion of the Facility Manager.
Q: How long is your waiting list?
A: Particular attention is paid to urgent placements from the local community.
Q: What happens with Medication?
A: As per GPs directions and dispensed by either RN or EN.
Q: Do you have accommodation for couples?
A: Yes we have twin share rooms that are accessed by a lockable door. Both must have valid ACAT assessment.

Links to Additional information:

www.health.gov.au – Dpt Health & Ageing website contains essential health and ageing information on the government’s policies, programs and priorities for the health and ageing portfolio. Also provides information on all fees and charges associated with aged care facilities.

www.accreditation.org.au The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd is the independent body responsible for managing the accreditation and ongoing supervision of Commonwealth-funded aged care homes. This website is designed to help residents, potential residents and their families to understand accreditation.

www.seniors.gov.au -provides you with a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians.

www.housing.qld.gov.au - This Department of Housing website provides all information regarding housing assistance. An application package for Independent Living Units may be downloaded from this site.