Residential Care Services – Now it’s our turn to look after You
Step into an RSL LifeCare residential care service and you can’t help but feel at home. We seek to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike design, to our comfortable community areas and private bedrooms, to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaped grounds. Look around and you’ll notice points of interest throughout the residence, and you may even spot one of our pets. And of course, there are always the friendly smiling faces of our staff to ensure that each day spent here is a welcome one. RSL LifeCare has been caring for and serving seniors since 1911. We take great pride in being a leader in the providing of residential care services. Founders William Wood and Stephen Stack started with a simple vision — to look after and give the best to war veterans who needed assistance. Today, our residential care services are open to all Australians and we are one of the most experienced and innovative providers of senior living services in the world.
Residential Care Services – Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I apply for residential care?Ring to make an appointment to meet us, or look us up on the web and download an application pack – www.rsllifecare.org.auAre there entry criteria?You will need an Aged Care Assessment (3020) completed by your local Aged Care Assessment Team, usually attached to the local hospital. Your doctor or community nurse can assist in referring you.Do I need to be Ex-Service?No. We welcome all senior Australians. We do give priority to veterans.How much does residential care cost?Fees vary depending on your income and assets – based on Government guidelines and the Aged Care Act. Included in the RSL LifeCare Information Pack is an Information Fees and Charges booklet which may be of assistance. Information is also available at the Department of Health & Ageing’s website under ‘residential care’.Do I have to pay an Accommodation Bond?Accommodation Bonds are payable depending on your level of assets and the care you require – in line with the Government’s Aged Care Act.Do you have rooms for married couples?Yes, most of our homes have partnership rooms for couples.What are the homes like?All our homes are different in size, décor and space, but all offer a friendly home-like environment where people can be as involved in activities as they like, or maintain their own privacy. There are lounge and dining rooms for residents and their friends. Staff are available 24/7 to assist in care and activities of daily living. In addition, there is a comprehensive recreation and exercise program available. Each resident has their own bedroom with ensuite bathroom (some bedrooms at Ex-Services Home Ballina and Bayside @ Byron are share rooms).What about food, cleaning and laundry?We seek to make our food as homelike as possible whilst catering to varied tastes and preferences. There is a variety of cereals, fruit and toast available at breakfast – hot breakfasts too.MENULunch: generally comprises a hot meal with dessert – a roast dinner and barbecue every week with a variety of hot meals on other days. Sandwiches and salads are available every day.Dinner: is a lighter meal starting with soup and then maybe meatballs, sandwiches, light snacks, etc. Alternative food such as sandwiches or salads are available at every lunch and dinner. Your bedroom and bathroom is serviced at least every week. Your personal laundry is completed for you at least every week, more often in some homes. RSL ANZAC Village, Narrabeen Peter Cosgrove House Ex-Services Home, Ballina Bayside @ Byron Myall Lodge, Hawks Nest Linton Village, Yass Remembrance Village, Wagga Wagga |
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