Eliza Purton aged care home is located: 26 Lakin St, West Ulverstone TAS 7315 • Tel: (03) 6425 1515
Inviting and spacious aged care living in Ulverstone
Standard Room
Premium Room
Deluxe Room
Superior Room
All rooms feature:
- Modern construction
- Built in wardrobe
- Electric bed
- Smoke & heat detectors
- Fire sprinkler system
- Wi-Fi (opted as an additional service)
- Wi-Fi (premium service)
Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area • Library
Quality care for the senior community since 1964
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
Beyond our standard, daily care offerings, further services accommodate specific needs of residents.
- Physiotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Optometrists
- Hairdressers
Nutrition
We have a dedicated catering team to provide nutritious and appetising meals for our residents.
- Three meals daily, including two hot meals
- Prepared fresh, on site
- Seasonally rotated menu
- Healthy and well balanced
- Available snacks
- Supported by dietitians
- Menu reflects residents’ feedback
Activities + excursions
Residents’ opinions are valuable in deciding which programmes and activities are offered. Bus trips to the surrounding countryside and other places of interest occur throughout each month. Residents also enjoy visits with a registered music therapist.
Sense of community
Our long-standing presence in Ulverstone has bred familiarity and good will among residents, staff and the community. A sense of belonging enhances the lives of our residents. Church organisations make occasional visits to suit spiritual requirements.
In person + video calls
Family and friends may visit Eliza Purton 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 Eliza Purton
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 Standard room
$480,000 Premium room
$535,000 Deluxe room
$550,000 Superior room
RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home.
Daily payments:
$103.32 Standard room
$110.20 Premium room
$122.83 Deluxe room
$126.27 Superior 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.
Tess Vrantsis 0428 660 213
Tess Vrantsis
0428 660 213
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