Costa House aged care home is located: 1 Investigator Ave, Lara VIC 3212, Australia • Tel: (03) 5220 8437
Positive changes for better living
Shared bathroom Room
Standard Room
Premium Room
All rooms feature:
- Wifi access
- Cable TV in your own room (additional service)
Lounge & sitting area • Library • Large, welcoming communal areas • Gardens and courtyards
Inspired care for the senior community in Lara
Services + Amenities
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.
Explanation of fees at Costa House
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:
$33,735.00
Your assets are below:
$61,500.00
You pay full if:
Your income is greater than:
$65,020.80
Your assets are greater than:
$206,039.20
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:
$450,000 Shared bathroom room
$500,000 Standard room
$550,000 Premium room
RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home.
Daily payments:
$103.32 Shared Bathroom room
$114.79 Standard room
$126.27 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 $225,000
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $51.66
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:
$63.57 / day
$23,203.05 / 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 $34,174.16 / year
Maximum $82,018.15 / 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.
Jo Clonan (03) 5220 8437
Jo Clonan
(03) 5220 8437
Have questions?
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