Eliza Purton Aged Care Home, Ulverstone TAS

Eliza Purton Home aged care home is located: 26 Lakin St, West Ulverstone TAS 7315 • Tel: (03) 6425 1515

Inviting and spacious aged care living in Ulverstone

This 96 bed home features four types of tastefully furnished rooms: Standard, Premium, Deluxe and Superior. Each room has its own private ensuite. Upgrades and additions over the years have renewed the Eliza Purton Home with an expanded look and feel.

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Premium services

Standard Room

Single room + ensuite

Our standard rooms are a spacious 16m2 and all include views over the gardens, courtyards, or nearby mountains. Each room comes with an electric bed, built-in wardrobes, armchair, heating, bedside table and a private ensuite. To ensure that residents feel a sense of home and belonging, all rooms also include picture rails for you to display photos of loved ones and mementos from home. To ensure peace of mind, 24hr access to a registered nurse is also included as well as smoke and heat detectors throughout the facility. Each room also has access to nearby lounges, recreation room, courtyards, wine bar, kiosk and reading areas. Wi-Fi is also available to ensure that residents can maintain contact with friends and family online.

16m²

Premium Room

Our premium rooms are a spacious 20m2 and all include views over the gardens, courtyards, or nearby mountains. Each room comes with an electric bed, built-in wardrobes, armchair, heating, bedside table and a private ensuite. To ensure that residents feel a sense of home and belonging, all rooms also include picture rails for you to display photos of loved ones and mementos from home. To ensure peace of mind, 24hr access to a registered nurse is also included as well as smoke and heat detectors throughout the facility. Each room also has access to nearby lounges, recreation room, courtyards, wine bar, kiosk and reading areas. Wi-Fi is also available to ensure that residents can maintain contact with friends and family online.

20m²

Deluxe Room

Our deluxe rooms are a spacious 20m2 and all include views over the gardens, courtyards, or nearby mountains. Each room comes with an electric bed, built-in wardrobes, armchair, heating, bedside table and a private ensuite. To ensure that residents feel a sense of home and belonging, all rooms also include picture rails for you to display photos of loved ones and mementos from home. To ensure peace of mind, 24hr access to a registered nurse is also included as well as smoke and heat detectors throughout the facility. Each room also has access to nearby lounges, recreation room, courtyards, wine bar, kiosk and reading areas. Wi-Fi is also available to ensure that residents can maintain contact with friends and family online.

20m²

Superior Room

Single room + ensuite

Extra-large room with view of garden area or mountain range, premium furniture & fittings, large television and private ensuite. Our superior rooms are a spacious 20m2 and all include views over the gardens, courtyards, or nearby mountains. Each room comes with an electric bed, built-in wardrobes, armchair, heating, and a bedside table. To ensure that residents feel a sense of home and belonging, all rooms also include picture rails for you to display photos of loved ones and mementos from home. To ensure peace of mind, 24hr access to a registered nurse is also included as well as smoke and heat detectors throughout the facility. Each room also has access to nearby lounges, recreation room, courtyards, wine bar, kiosk and reading areas. Wi-Fi is also available to ensure that residents can maintain contact with friends and family online.

20m²

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)

Access to:

Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area • Library

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Quality care for the senior community since 1964

What sprung from a need to care for the older people of Ulverstone has evolved to a pillar in the Tasmanian aged health care sector, carrying the same unwavering spirit of compassion today. The Eliza Purton Home offers a range of comprehensive care, including:

Residential aged care

Palliative care

Secure dementia care

Respite care

Services + Amenities

Outdoor areas to sit and chat with friends, gardens to grow veggies and herbs, a library for quiet time and a chapel for spiritual solace are just some of the benefits of living at the Eliza Purton Home. A step outside rewards residents and their guests with panoramic views of the Leven River, Mt Roland and the ocean. *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)
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 Home 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

I would like to sincerely thank all the staff for the wonderful care you provide. My mum truly loves being here, and it is clear to me that this is because of the cheerful and happy environment you create every day. Your kindness, dedication, and positivity make such a difference, and I am deeply grateful for the way you support and care for her.

Barbara Bradshaw

Family of resident at Coroneagh Park

01 / 02

Brooke came out to visit me a few weeks ago to check how I was going, we got onto the subject of my legs and feet and Brooke suggested getting me a recliner chair so I could put my legs and feet up to rest at different times during the day. I am so thrilled that Brooke has organised getting a recliner for me through my package. Just saying thank you to someone is not good enough, so I decided to write to you and tell you what a special person Brooke is and what a great job she is doing.

Judith Rickman

Respect Home Care client

02 / 02

Explanation of fees at Eliza Purton Home

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:

$525,000 Standard room

$550,000 Premium room

$575,000 Deluxe room

$625,000 Superior room

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

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$121.25 Standard room

$127.03 Premium room

$132.80 Deluxe room

$144.35 Superior 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 $262,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $60.63

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Eliza Purton Home, 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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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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