Alcheringa aged care home is located: 2/14 Boree Dr, Swan Hill, VIC 3585 • Tel: (03) 5032 9169
Modern, 75 room home
Standard Room
Premium Room
All rooms feature:
- Modern construction
- Built in wardrobe
- Electric bed
- Smoke & heat detectors
- Fire sprinkler system
- Wi-Fi access (additional service)
Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area • Library
A full spectrum of aged care services at Alcheringa
Services + Amenities
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.
*Please refer to our premium services brochure for more details.
- 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.
*Please refer to our premium services brochure for more details.
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.
*Please refer to our premium services brochure for more details.
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.
*Please note this is a premium service incurring an extra charge.
Explanation of fees at Alcheringa
Accomodation cost
This covers your room rental. 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:
$32,331.00
Your assets are below:
$58,500.00
You pay full if:
Your income is greater than:
$62,332.40
Your assets are greater than:
$197,735.20
What are my options if I am self-funding my aged care?
The good news is, if you are paying for your aged care costs without Government assistance, you have a choice as to how you pay:
A lump sum payment:
$475,000 Standard room
$550,000 Premium room
RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home.
Daily payments:
$106.06 Standard room
$122.81 Premium room
DAP = Daily Accommodation Payment
Rental-style, non-refundable payments.
A combination of 50% RAD + 50% DAP
50% refundable when you leave the home.
Example of combination payment of a standard room:
50% refundable deposit (RAD) of $237,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $53.03
Food & services cost
This fee covers the cost of day-to-day services, such as meals, cleaning, laundry and facilities management.
Based on current rate:
$60.86 / day
$22,213.90 / year
The basic daily fee = 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. This changes twice per year.
Care cost
An ongoing fee that covers your personal and clinical care.
Personal care may include help with:
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toilet & shower support, etc.
Clinical care may include:
Specialised nursing services, medication management, catheter care, etc.
Means-tested care fees have annual and lifetime caps:
Maximum $32,718.57 / year
Maximum $78,524.69 / lifetime
Not everyone will have to pay a means-tested care fee; it is based upon your specific needs. If you do need to pay a care fee, the exact amount is determined through a means assessment. It may be determined after the needs assessment that you pay part of the cost and the Australian Government pays the rest.
Learn more out financial Government assistance at: myagedcare.gov.au
A word to prospective residents
To set up an in-home consultation, please reach out to our Customer Relationship Consultant.
Amy O’Bryan 0427 157 144
Amy O’Bryan
0427 157 144
Have questions?
We're happy to answer them! Please provide your details below and we'll get back to you, plus send you an info kit brochure about Alcheringa.
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