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Avonlea aged care home is located: 72 Macpherson St, Nhill VIC 3418 • Tel: (03) 5391 1348

Serene, 45 bed home

Peaceful surroundings and sophisticated yet simplified aesthetics greet our residents. Avonlea features an open plan design with large corridors and a door that opens to a welcoming courtyard. For convenience, all rooms include an ensuite.

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Standard Room

Our standard rooms are thermostatically controlled and provide outlets for private televisions and telephone connections. The rooms are equipped with a private ensuite, comprising toilet, hand basin and shower. There is a strong emphasis on safety with wide access doors, hand rails and three nurse call communications in each room. Each room has been tastefully decorated with soft furnishings. Avonlea encourages residents individuality and as such each room reflects the individual style of the resident.
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All rooms feature:

  • Air conditioning
  • Fire sprinkler system
  • Smoke & heat detectors
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Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area

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Specialty aged care at Avonlea

We think it’s important to bring personalised care for every stage in senior living. Our friendly and professional staff manages three areas of expertise with quality and skill.
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Residential aged care
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Palliative care
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Respite care

Services + Amenities

All rooms at Avonlea are designed with safety and comfort in mind. Handrails, wide hallways and a courtyard to congregate in, along with tailored services, brings residents—and their loved ones—peace of mind. 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)
  • Housekeeping services (cleaning, rubbish removal)
  • Personal care assistants (dressing, hygienic care and more)
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Tailored services

Our social team arranges special activities and therapy sessions. Residents also have frequent visits from specialists, such as:

  • Physiotherapists
  • Podiatrists
  • Speech pathologists
  • Audiologists
  • Optometrists
  • Hairdressers
  • Hearing & music therapy
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Nutrition

What better way to meal plan than to ask residents what they really like. Our chef prepares nutritious meals based on feedback sheets provided to our residents.

  • Three meals daily, including two hot meals
  • Prepared fresh, on site
  • Seasonally rotated menu
  • Healthy and well balanced
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Activities + excursions

Residents tell us the types of activities they like during our bi-monthly meetings. This helps us organise a variety of welcoming activities. When possible, we encourage overnight trips with family. Residents also enjoy visits from a registered music therapist.

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Sense of community

Avonlea inspires friendship and belonging. Residents can hop the bus to go out to lunch or do a bit of group shopping during one of our organised trips. Independence is important too, and here, residents are welcome to come and go as they please.

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In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit Avonlea 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.

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What families are saying

Would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the staff at Derwent Views for their exceptional kindness and dedication to our mother. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts.

Barbara Churchill

Family of resident at Derwent Views

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We can't thank you enough for caring for Rudolf and being practically a part of his family during the last months of his long life and also being there form my mum, Tanya, during her very brief stay and sudden passing. Thank you so much. You were all absolutely wonderful.

Dan Smetana

Family of resident at Lyrebird Village

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Explanation of fees at Avonlea

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.

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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

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Your assets are below:

$63,000.00

You pay full if:

Your income is greater than:

$33,849.40

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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:

$450,000 Standard room

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

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$103.93 Standard 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 $225,000
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $51.97

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Avonlea, 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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