Wattleglen (formerly Freemasons Sale) aged care home is located: 28 Surkitt, The Blvd, Sale VIC 3850 • Tel: (03) 5149 3100
Exceptional care within a peaceful and welcoming community environment
Classic
Single room + ensuite
- Double wardrobe with great storage and built in drawers
- Private, spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Split system heating and cooling
- Internal access to garden or courtyard
Superior
Single room + ensuite
- Double wardrobe with great storage and built in drawers
- Private, spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Split system heating and cooling
- Internal access to garden or courtyard
Premium
Single room + ensuite
- Double wardrobe with ample storage space, built in dressing table and drawers
- Ambient wall lighting
- Private, spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Some have adjoining rooms for couples
- Flat screen TV
- Split system heating and cooling
- Internal access to garden
All rooms feature:
- Wifi access
- In room phone and pay TV available
- Private ensuite bathroom
- Split system heating and cooling
- Flat screen TV
- Double wardrobes
- Fully adjustable electric bed
Lounge & sitting area • Library • Garden • Large, welcoming communal areas
Inspired care for the senior community in Sale
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)
- Hairdressing salon
- Visiting community groups, entertainers and outings
- In-house chef
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.
- Hairdressing salon
- Volunteer program
- Visiting allied health services
- Laundry service
- Flexible visiting hours
- Private dining room
- Dedicated facility bus for outings and leisure activities
Nutrition
Our in-house chef prepares tasty and nutritious hot meals every day, using the freshest produce and seasonal flavours. Our food focus meetings are held each month to ensure the menu accommodates the choices and preferences of every resident.
- Prepared fresh, on site
- Healthy and well balanced
- Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper
- Breakfast buffet
- Tasty and nutritious hot meals every day
- Full commercial kitchen
- Upto two meal options
- Special dietary requirements or restrictions accommodated
Activities + excursions
Our dedicated and social lifestyle team at Wattleglen design an varied calendar of activities for you to maximise your day. Our team invests time in learning your passions, preferences and likes – the more we know the more we are able to enhance your experience.
Sense of community
We respect and encourage choice and independence so you feel motivated to remain engaged with local community activities and groups. From helping out in the garden, feeding the local wildlife, movie nights or local excursions that get you out and about, there is always something to keep you physically and mentally active.
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 Wattleglen (formerly Freemasons Sale)
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:
$32,819.80
Your assets are below:
$59,500
You pay full if:
Your income is greater than:
$63,351.60
Your assets are greater than:
$201,231.20
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:
$425,000 Classic room
$450,000 Superior room
$500,000 Premium room
RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home.
Daily payments:
$97.34 Classic room
$103.07 Superior room
$114.52 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 $212,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $48.67
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:
$61.96 / day
$22,615.40 / 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 $33,309.29 / year
Maximum $79,942.44 / 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
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