Alcheringa Aged Care Home, Swan Hill VIC

Alcheringa aged care home is located: 2/14 Boree Dr, Swan Hill, VIC 3585 • Tel: (03) 5032 9169

Modern, 75 room home

Appealing, with a touch of rustic accents, the Alcheringa aged care home in Victoria features 75 rooms. Sunnyside Lodge, a three wing residence area, anchors one end of Alcheringa. Located on the opposite end is our secure, specially designed 30 room memory support unit, Honeybee Lodge.

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Premium services

Standard Room

Rooms have garden and/or courtyard window views, private ensuites, bed, bedside table, lamp, desk and chair.

18m²

Superior Room

Extra-large room with a view, king bed, large private ensuite, premium furniture & fittings including bedside table and lamp, coffee table and buffet, seating area, air conditioning, flat screen TV, lounge chair set and split system.

22m²

All rooms feature:

Modern construction
Built in wardrobe
Electric bed
Smoke & heat detectors
Fire sprinkler system
Wi-Fi access (additional service)

Access to:

Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area • Library

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A full spectrum of aged care services at Alcheringa

Our day-to-day care meets each resident’s needs, providing structure and stability, while also recognising the need for independence. Professional, friendly and attentive, the staff at Alcheringa delivers four integral levels of care.

Residential aged care

Palliative care

Secure dementia care

Respite care

Doctor visits

Podiatry

Hearing therapy

Services + Amenities

All living spaces at Alcheringa have been thoughtfully designed to surround our residents in comfort and safety. *Some services are part of Respect's Premium Services bundle (Higher Every Day Living Services). Please refer to our Premium services brochure for full details.

Experienced team

Rest easy every day. Our committed, passionate team is available around the clock.

Registered nurses (24 hours/day)
Personal care assistants (dressing, hygienic care and more)
Housekeeping services (cleaning, laundry)

Tailored services

Our social team arranges special activities designed to inspire interest and participation. Residents also have frequent visits from specialists, such as:

Physiotherapists
Dieticians
Optometrists
Hairdressers
Speech therapists

Nutrition

Our chefs provide nutritious meals using only the freshest ingredients. Daily fare includes three main meals + three snacks. A 4-week rotational as well as seasonal menu is provided.

Three meals daily, including two hot meals
Prepared fresh, on site
Healthy and well balanced
Four week menu rotation
Daily picks of seasonally fresh fruits & vegetables
Menu reflects cultural demographics
Alternative offerings available

Activities + excursions

Keeping social and active is a mainstay for healthy living. Our social care team coordinates a robust social calendar of entertainment, events and activities. Trips to nearby points of interest are easy, thanks to a dedicated bus.

Sense of community

Residents of Alcheringa are seen as people not patients. Here, people feel a sense of belonging and can build fruitful friendships. Our location is in proximity to the town centre, which allows us to extend our involvement within the greater local community.

In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit Alcheringa anytime. For added peace of mind, remote video calls are always available. Our team is skilled to assist with technology to set up a successful video call.

What families are saying

The staff are very good, and they take care of me here.

George Bent

Resident at Maleny Erowal

01 / 05

To Riverside GM and Admin staff. Thank you for your support during dad's stay. We have appreciated that you helped make Riverside a friendly caring environment.

Gardener Family

Family of resident at Riverside Gardens

02 / 05

The staff are doing such a good job, it is so nice to visit and see mum calm and happy. [Mum] seemed more settled lately and always looks clean and well presented.

Emmily Booth

Family of resident at Wellington Views

03 / 05

Thanking [the team] for a wonderful evening on Wednesday night looking at the Christmas lights around the suburbs.

Betty Thomson and Mary Bowen

Residents at Peacehaven

04 / 05

Violet’s very happy and healthy since being in Alkira we are always informed if she has a fall and we are happy with the medical care she receives

Family of resident Violet at Toogoolawah Alkira

05 / 05

Explanation of fees at Alcheringa

Your own personal circumstances and financial situation will influence the amount you pay for your place in an aged care home. The Government determines how much you pay or may be required to contribute. For some people the Government will pay for most of the costs and for others, that can afford to, the Government will ask you to contribute more. We have a range of options that cater to everybody, no matter what their financial situation is.

Basic daily fee

This fee covers the cost of day-to-day services, such as meals, cleaning, laundry and facilities management, and is payable by all residents.

Based on current rate:

$66.80

$24,382

The basic daily fee = 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. This changes twice per year.

Hotelling supplement contribution

This supplement covers daily living expenses such as cleaning, meals, and laundry, over and above the basic daily fee.

Payable depending on the resident’s assessable assets and income. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

Daily cap:

$22.15

Non-clinical care contribution

This covers the cost of non-clinical services like social support, lifestyle activities, and administration.

Payable depending on the resident’s assessable assets and income. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

Daily cap:

$105.30

Lifetime cap:

$135,318.69 or

the resident has been in aged care for more than four years.

Learn more out financial Government assistance at: myagedcare.gov.au

Accommodation cost

This covers the cost of living in a residential aged care home. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

How will I know if I’m eligible for financial assistance for aged care?

Financial assistance is available to those who truly need it. A means assessment will determine your eligibility based on your financial situation.

The Australian Government will pay your aged care costs if:

Your income is below:

$34,762.00

Your assets are below:

$63,000.00

You pay full if:

Your income is greater than:

$33,849.40

Your assets are greater than:

$210,555.20

What are my options if I am self-funding my aged care accommodation?

The good news is, if you are paying for your accommodation costs without Government assistance, you have a choice as to how you pay:

Option 1: RAD

A lump sum payment:

$575,000 Standard room

$625,000 Superior room

RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home, less 2% per annum (maximum 5 years).

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$132.80 Standard room

$144.35 Superior room

DAP = Daily Accommodation Payment
Rental-style, non-refundable payments.

Option 3: RAD + DAP

A combination of 50% RAD + 50% DAP
50% refundable when you leave the home, less 2% per annum (maximum 5 years).

Example of combination payment of a standard room:
50% refundable deposit (RAD) of $287,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $66.40

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Alcheringa, it’s important for you and your loved ones to have an honest, open discussion. After all, this may be a significant lifestyle change, which can bring about many questions. To help you have the conversation, we’ve detailed key steps for those considering aged care.

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