Costa House Aged Care Home, Lara VIC

Costa House aged care home is located: 1 Investigator Ave, Lara VIC 3212, Australia • Tel: (03) 5220 8437

Positive changes for better living

Costa House, located in Lara, is a 120-bed home catering for anyone with lower to higher care needs. The home has amenities on-site so you can continue living your healthy and social lifestyle. The rooms are situated on a property of 65 acres providing privacy, peaceful space and close access to shops and community activities. There is also a secure wing for people living with dementia who wish to be surrounded by expansive gardens and space to roam.

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Premium services

Standard Room - shared ensuite

Shared bathroom rooms provide a secure environment with a generous sized single bedroom with room for an armchair and personal furnishings. There is a fully accessible ensuite, bench space and wardrobe.

24m²

Standard Room

These rooms provide a generous-sized bedroom with room for an armchair and personal furnishings. There is a fully accessible ensuite, bench space and wardrobe. Residents have full access to an open courtyard, dining room with kitchenette, lounge-rooms, private sitting areas, general hub with hairdressing salon, and expansive gardens.

23m²

Premium Room

The Premium rooms are a generous size and include a single bedroom with room for an armchair and a variety of personal furnishings. There is a fully accessible ensuite, bench space and wardrobe. Residents have full access to an open courtyard, dining room with kitchenette, lounge-rooms, private sitting areas, craft room, sun-room and supported access to a hairdressing salon and expansive gardens.

42m²

All rooms feature:

Wifi access
Cable TV in your own room (additional service)

Access to:

Lounge & sitting area • Library • Large, welcoming communal areas • Gardens and courtyards

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Inspired care for the senior community in Lara

Daily life at Costa House is one of purpose and encouragement. A kind and friendly staff looks after residents with genuine compassion and concern. Every individual has the opportunity to thrive and live life with respect and dignity. You really will get so much more than just a single room. You’ll have access to 7 full days of leisure activities, lifestyle menus, sunrooms, lounge areas and great outdoor spaces for you to enjoy. At Costa House aged care, we offer the most comprehensive care programmes, including:

Residential aged care

Secure dementia care

Food prepared and cooked on site

Hairdressing (additional service)

Chapel/prayer room

Spiritual support

All-day parking (incl accessible parks)

Additional Allied Health services

Services + Amenities

Residents have access to 7 full days of leisure activities, lifestyle menus, sunrooms, lounge areas and great outdoor spaces for you to enjoy. At Costa House, there’s a secure wing for people living with dementia, so you can rest assured your loved ones are safe and living with dignity. 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

Skilled specialists and a clinical staff are always at the ready, giving residents and their families peace of mind.

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

Tailored services

A dedicated leisure and lifestyle officer provides supportive therapy and enjoyable activities. In addition, residents can receive care from specialised providers who visit frequently.

Nutrition

There’s always good, nutritious food to be enjoyed by Costa House residents.

Prepared fresh, on site
Healthy and well balanced
Special dietary requirements or restrictions accommodated

Activities + excursions

Camaraderie is developed over friendly games and activities at Costa House. A social calendar developed by our team keeps residents up to date and excited for upcoming entertainment and events.

Sense of community

We’re a close-knit family here, while respecting individuality.

In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit 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

Thank you for providing gluten free & lactose free foods with fresh fruit very good. All together an excellent kitchen team. Laundry team also excellent and helpful.

Ann Benedykt

Resident at Peacehaven

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Explanation of fees at Costa House

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:

$400,000 Standard Room - shared ensuite

$450,000 Standard room

$550,000 Premium room

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

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$92.38 Standard Room - shared ensuite

$103.93 Standard room

$127.03 Premium 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 $200,000
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $46.19

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Costa House, 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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