Faqs

A D.A.P. is a Daily Accommodation Payment. It is an accommodation payment that: (a) accrues daily; (b) is paid on a regular basis; and (c) is not refundable.

An R.A.D. is a Refundable Accommodation Deposit. It is an accommodation payment that: (a) does not accrue daily; and (b) is paid as a lump sum.  

For your peace of mind, all residents are required to adhere to the simple regulations set out in the “Residents’ Welcome Handbook” provided to all incoming residents to ensure the comfort and [...]

Your individual care needs will be assessed by the A.C.A.T who will then advise Woombye C.A.R.E of your requirements.

The brain controls all that a person does and says. When someone has dementia sections of the brain gradually become damaged and stop working properly, affecting what that person does and says. [...]

Dementia can happen to anyone. One of the first signs that a person may have dementia is memory loss. Due to changes in the brain, memory loss in dementia gets worse and happens more often, not [...]

Dementia is a broad term used to describe memory loss along with changes to thinking ability, social skills and emotional responses. It is caused by deterioration in several areas of the brain. A [...]

An Accommodation Bond, in relation to a person, means an amount of money that does not accrue daily and is paid or payable by the person for the person’s entry to a residential care service [...]

Admission to a Commonwealth funded Residential Care facility is firstly by means of an assessment.  A Government approved panel called the “Aged Care Assessment Team” (A.C.A.T) [...]

Unfortunately, due to health and safety issues residents may not bring their animals with them. However, family and friends may bring your pets to visit you.