APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Once you have received your ACAT assessment it is time to make an appointment with our Coordinator of Admissions to discuss your admission to Touriandi. You will be provided with an Entry pack that will contain paperwork required for you to complete.  

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POWER OF ATTORNEY, ENDURING GUARDIAN AND ADVANCED CARE PLANS

Prior to admission, it is recommended that you review your Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian arrangements to ensure appropriate measures are in place should you become unable to make decisions regarding your care, treatment or personal matters.

We also encourage you to discuss your Advance Care Plan with your family or nominated decision-makers, so your wishes regarding future care are clearly understood.

While these conversations can be difficult, they play an important role in ensuring your preferences are respected and followed.

​Further information about Advanced Care Planning can be accessed via the link below.

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INCOME AND MEANS ASSESSMENT

In order to calculate what fees you will be charged you will need an Income and Means Assessment with Centrelink.  There are different forms depending on whether you receive a pension, or if you are a self funded retiree.  It is also beneficial if this can be completed prior to admission, but not essential.  More information on Income and Means Assessments can be found at:

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TOURIANDI LODGE FEES

As of 1 July 2014, there is a new costing structure for aged care, providing three options of payment for accommodation. Above this, there is a Rental Fee - or Basic Daily Fee. (see below)

 

Basic Fee:

​All residents in Aged Care Facilities are charged what is called the Basic Daily Fee.  This is calculated as 85% of the Aged Pension.  This fee is adjusted by the Government twice yearly in March and September.

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Means Tested Care Fee:

This is an additional contribution towards the cost of care that some people may be required to pay. The Department of Human Services will work out if you are required to pay this fee based on an assessment of your income and assets, and will advise you of the amount.

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Refundable Accommodation Deposit

Depending on your Income and Assets Assessment you may be required to pay what is known as a RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit - previously known as a bond) or a DAP (Daily Accommodation Payment - previously known as the accommodation charge), or a combination of both RAD & DAP.

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Should you be required to pay the Refundable Deposit you will have three options;

1. RAD: A refundable deposit paid as a lump sum amount. The maximum refundable accommodation deposit at Touriandi Lodge is $350,000. 00

2. DAP: A daily payment, accrued daily and paid periodically, for e.g. fortnightly. The daily payment is set by the Australian Government and will be advised at the time of assessment by the Department of Human Services. This payment is not refundable.

3. Combination: Includes both a partial lump sum and a daily payment.  For example: RAD payment of $150,000 balance of DAP would be $34.60 per day.

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Terms and Conditions (RAD & DAP):​

For further information you can visit the My Aged Care website link above, there is also a fee estimator available at:

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ADDITIONAL FEES

Residents should factor in other costs they are likely to incur, which are outside of the responsibility of Touriandi Lodge, such as:

• Pharmaceutical Costs

• Phone Bills

• Travel Fees outside of Bingara

• External services e.g. hairdresser

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RESPITE

Touriandi Lodge offers respite care to provide short-term relief for both clients and their carers, offering peace of mind and continuity of care. It also provides prospective residents with the opportunity to experience communal living at Touriandi Lodge before making a long-term care decision.

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To be eligible for respite care, applicants must have a current Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment. Each individual is eligible for up to 63 days of respite care per financial year, with these days counted across all aged care facilities.

All respite residents are required to pay a basic daily fee to cover day-to-day living and care services. This fee is set by the Australian Government at 85% of the single basic Age Pension and is reviewed and updated on 20 March and 20 September each year, in line with pension increases.

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No accommodation bond or refundable deposit is required for respite care.