Aged Care in the Shire of Kalamunda

AGED CARE IN THE SHIRE OF KALAMUNDA

AN OVERVIEWas at DECEMBER 2013

Introduction2

Definitions3/4

Valencia Nursing Home5

SunshinePark6

Parry House7

Villa Maria Hostel8

Jeremiah Donovan House9

Donovan Respite Centre10

Additional Information11

2013 Statistics12

Initiatives in the Pipeline13/14

What of the Future?15

Contacts for further information14

The copyright for these documents is owned by Lesmurdie & Districts Community Assoc. Inc. Please do not copy without our permission. The documents are for personal use only and are produced in good faith as a service to our community.

AGED CARE IN THE SHIRE OF KALAMUNDA

Compiled Nov/Dec 2013 by

Lesmurdie & Districts Community Association Inc.

This 2013overview was developed initially for the membership of the Lesmurdie & Districts Community Association Inc. It is however available to all residents in good faith and has been updated annually for 3 years.

The information has been collected from facilities offering aged care in its many forms across our Shire. These documents also include information on initiatives which may eventuate in the future and are currently ‘on the cards’.

In collating these details, the Shire of Kalamunda has been consulted together with every facility listed in an effort to ensure the most up-to-date information is provided as at December 2013. It is a collective starting point only, and each facility will be able to supply more comprehensive information through their individual publications, websites, etc. This is a ‘living document’ and will be updated as new information comes to hand.

We have not included full details on Lifestyle Villages and Retirement Villages as they serve a different social and community need. We have instead concentrated on facilities which provide Low, High, Respite and Dementia care across the shire. We suggest these other facilities be contacted direct for what they offer to the community.

We would like to sincerely thank all the care providers and staff for their valuable time in answering our questionnaire. They have gone out of their way to assist us and this is very much appreciated. We also thank the staff of the Shire of Kalamunda for their prompt and professional response to our queries and sincere thanks also to those professionals in the industry who have contributed to these documents.

Iris Jones

President

Lesmurdie & Districts Community Assoc. Inc.

December 2012

Ph. 08 92918762

Email:

DEFINITIONS

Low Care Beds (Sometimes referred to as Hostel Care)

This is the total number of beds available for people to receive low-level care in a Nursing Home. Low care requires the person to be ambulant (able to walk) with or without a walker or stick, or be able to manage own wheelchair. Usually the person needs to be able to walk unassisted, perhaps with stand-by help to the dining room, shower/toilet. The person doesn’t necessarily have to be able to wash or dress themselves totally, but needs to be able to get up and down from a shower chair by themselves. In the shower they may be seated, but be required to stand to be washed. They need to manage their own mouth care i.e. brushing teeth, and also to feed themselves, receive medications in their hand, place them in the mouth and swallow them without problems.

High Care Beds

This is the total number of beds available for people to receive high-level care in a Nursing Home. High care is for those who can do none of the above.

Dementia Careis highly specialised and tailored to needs, as the person suffering Dementia may be ambulant etc. but still in need of High Care and may require more one-on-one assistance which Hostels/Low Care facilities cannot provide.

Secure Dementia Care (High or Low Care)

The total number of beds in a secure specialised ward, wing or unit for people suffering dementia.

Booked Respite Beds (High or Low Care)

The total number of beds set aside to provide planned respite care. A booking diary is either managed by the facility or the local Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre.

AiP (Aging in Place)

This is a somewhat broad description and applies to Government policy of providing Care services to approved persons in their current residential accommodation, such as their own home, Independent Living Unit or some form of Hostel accommodation. In a Retirement Village these services can be provided and are sometimes referred to as ‘assisted living’ and are designed to keep people at home for as long as is reasonable.

Other Accommodation

The site has other residential care options such as Retirement Units or Serviced Apartments.

Supported Living

Supported and assisted living communities offer supported accommodation and care to residents in return for a resident-paid fee.

RL (Retirement Living)

The site has retirement living dwellings

ILU (Independent Living Unit)

Sometimes referred to as villas. Designed for the active retiree.

CACP

Community Aged Care Packages are low level care services provided to people in their own homes.

Integrated Aged Care Facility

Broadly speaking, provides similar services to AiP in a complex which provides just about everything from villas through to a Nursing Home, Respite Care and care for those with dementia all on one site.

Licensed Beds

Approved beds allocated on application to the Federal Government to approved providers. This procedure for the allocation of beds is currently under review.

Building Approval

Required from the local authority in the normal manner on a site which has the appropriate zoning use. Zonings may be changed by a Scheme Amendment process with the support of the local authority. Detailed plans etc. will be required.

Scheme Amendment Approval

Required from the local authority, the WA Planning Commission and the Panning Minister if the current zoning does not provide for Aged Accommodation use.

The shire

The Shire of Kalamunda.

New Initiative

For the purposes of this document, an initiative which has been proposed but is not yet ready for community use in Low, High, Respite and Dementia care in the Kalamunda Shire. It is intended that these initiatives are included to give the community an overview of what is planned or in the pipeline in aged care at the time of going to print.

The follow pages detail some of what is on offer in aged care across the shire in the above categories.

QUESTIONNAIRE

NAME OF FACILITY:Valencia Nursing Home

PROVIDER: Privately Owned and Operated

LOCALITY: Carmel

Phone No: 08 9293 5248

Email:

QUESTIONS / Responses
Resident funded Independent Living Units/Villas available? If so, how many? / No
Is there a waiting list? / Yes
Is there other care on site offered, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdresser, dentist. / Yes
Are there communal facilities? / Yes
Maintenance Free? / Yes
Small pets welcome? / On negotiation
Respite Care available? / Yes
If so, how many respite beds are there? / Available on request
What is the minimum stay required in Respite Care? / No minimum
Is there a waiting list for Respite Care? / No
Is there a Nursing Home on site? / Yes
If so, number & type of beds? / 45 High 15 Low with aging in place
Dementia specific or a shared facility for all? / Dementia specific & shared
Shared rooms and single rooms available? / Yes
Do all rooms have en suite facilities? (shower & toilet) / No
Are they wheelchair accessible? / Yes
Do they have adequate rails in place? / Yes
Do all residents have in-built call system available to them both in bedroom & bathroom? / Yes
Is there a waiting list for beds? / Yes
Are there any other services you would like to have on the record for your facility? Please detail on separate sheet if necessary.
Fully secure facility, focus on lifestyles/activities. Meals prepared on site by Chef. Caters for mental health/dementia diagnosis, located in relaxing, semi-rural surrounds. / Yes

This information is current as at December 2013

QUESTIONNAIRE

NAME OF FACILITY: SunshinePark Hostel & Independent Living

Units

PROVIDER: BaptistcareWA

LOCALITY: Lesmurdie

Phone No: 08 9291 6100

Email:.au

QUESTIONS / Responses
Resident funded Independent Living Units/Villas available? If so, how many? / Yes 12
Is there a waiting list? / Not at this time
Is there other care on site offered, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdresser, / All of these + activities
Are there communal facilities? / Yes Laundry ILU
Maintenance Free? / Yes ILU
Small pets welcome? / Yes ILU & Hostel visit only
Respite Care available? / Only when bed empty
If so, how many respite beds are there? / When vacancy exists
What is the minimum stay required in Respite Care? / 2 weeks
Is there a waiting list for Respite Care? / No
Is there a Nursing Home on site? / Aging in Place. Clinical staff available
If so, number & type of beds? / -
Dementia specific or a shared facility for all? / -
Shared rooms and single rooms available? / Single Rooms. Couple double when vacant
Do all rooms have en suite facilities? (shower & toilet) / No. Only units
Are they wheelchair accessible? / Yes
Do they have adequate rails in place? / Yes
Do all residents have in-built call system available to them both in bedroom & bathroom? / Yes
Is there a waiting list for beds? / Need by list
Are there any other services you would like to have on the record for your facility? Please detail on separate sheet if necessary.
Shopping/Outings, Happy Hour/SunshineClub/Painting Classes/Church services/Meals cooked on site/dietician when required. GP visit weekly/Yearly Dental/hearing/vision checks/Chemical-free cleaning products (Green facility).

This information is current as at December 2013.

QUESTIONNAIRE

NAME OF FACILITY:Parry House

PROVIDER: Amana Living

LOCALITY:Lesmurdie

Phone No: 08 9291 2300

Email:

QUESTIONS / Responses
Resident funded Independent Living Units/Villas available? If so, how many? / 45 units currently al occupied
Is there a waiting list? Prospective residents need to be on the Dept. of Housing waitlist or should contact the provider above. / Contact Amana Living Admissions Dept. 94246363
Is there other care on site offered, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdresser, / Private arrangements with independent providers.
Are there communal facilities? / Yes
Maintenance Free? / Yes
Small pets welcome? / Yes
Respite Care available? / Yes
If so, how many respite beds are there? / 1
What is the minimum stay required in Respite Care? / 1 week
Is there a waiting list for Respite Care? / Yes
Is there a Nursing Home on site? / Hostel
If so, number & type of beds? / Total 40
Dementia specific or a shared facility for all? / 10 Dementia specific
Shared rooms and single rooms available? / All single
Do all rooms have en suite facilities? (shower & toilet) / Yes
Are they wheelchair accessible? / Yes
Do they have adequate rails in place? / Yes
Do all residents have in-built call system available to them both in bedroom & bathroom? / Yes
Is there a waiting list for beds? / Yes
Are there any other services you would like to have on the record for your facility? Please detail on separate sheet if necessary.
We also offer Speech Therapy, Massage Therapy, Beautician, Optician, Chaplain, Dietician and regular activities. / Podiatry (6 wkly)
Physiotherapy (wkly)
Massage Therapy (on request)
Beautician (6 wkly)
Chaplain (wkly)Hairdresser (wkly)
Daily Activities (bus drives, shop etc.)

This information is current as at December 2013.

QUESTIONNAIRE

NAME OF FACILITY:Villa Maria Hostel

(NB Retirement Village under separate management on the same site. Details Ph.9291 0874)

PROVIDER:St Brigid’s Convent of Mercy Perth Inc. LOCALITY: Lesmurdie

Phone No:08 9291 6314

Email:

QUESTIONS / Responses
Resident funded Independent Living Units/Villas available? If so, how many? / N/A
Is there a waiting list? / N/A
Is there other care on site offered, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdressing. / All of these – minimal hours
Are there communal facilities? / No
Maintenance Free? / Yes within reason
Small pets welcome? / Yes
Respite Care available? / Yes
If so, how many respite beds are there? / 1
What is the minimum stay required in Respite Care? / 2 weeks
Is there a waiting list for Respite Care? / No
Is there a Nursing Home on site? / No
If so, number & type of beds? / N/A
Dementia specific or a shared facility for all? / Hostel. Shared
Shared rooms and single rooms available? / Single
Do all rooms have en suite facilities? (shower & toilet) / Yes
Are they wheelchair accessible? / Yes
Do they have adequate rails in place? / Yes
Do all residents have in-built call system available to them both in bedroom & bathroom? / Yes
Is there a waiting list for beds? / Yes
Are there any other services you would like to have on the record for your facility? Please detail on separate sheet if necessary. / Yes - lifestyle

This information is current as at December 2013.

QUESTIONNAIRE

NAME OF FACILITY:Jeremiah Donovan House

(Nursing Home)

(NB Donovan Village is operated separately on the same site and is a Retirement Village.

Ph. O8 9359 9800 for details. See separate sheet for Donovan Respite Centre.)

PROVIDER:Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc.

LOCALITY: Forrestfield

Phone No:08 9359 9800

Email:

Questions / Responses
Resident funded Independent Living Units/Villas available? If so, how many? / Yes – 62 Villas
Is there a wait list? / Yes
Is there other care on site offered, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdressing, dentistry? / Podiatry
Are there communal facilities? / Yes
Maintenance free? / Yes
Small pets welcome? / No
Respite care available? / Yes
If so, how many respite beds are there? / 4
What is the minimum stay required in Respite Care? / No minimum. Max 2 nights.
Is there a wait list for Respite Care? / No
Is there a Nursing Home on site? / Yes
If so, number & type of beds? / 65
Dementia specific or a shared facility for all? / Shared
Shared rooms and single rooms available? / Single rooms
Do all rooms have en suite facilities?(shower & toilet) / Yes
Are they wheelchair accessible? / Yes
Do they have adequate rails in place? / Yes
Do all residents have in built call system available to them both in bedroom and bathroom? / Yes
Is there waitlist for beds? / Yes
Are there any other services you would like to have on the record for your facility? Please detail on a separate sheet if necessary. / Extra services wing.

This information is current as at November 2013

QUESTIONAIRE

NAME OF FACILITY:Donovan Respite Centre

PROVIDER:Southern Cross Care (WA )Inc.

LOCALITY:Forrestfield

Phone No:08 9453 9285

Email:

Questions / Responses
Resident funded Independent Living Units/Villas available? If so, how many? / Yes
Is there a wait list? / No
Is there other care on site offered, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdressing, dentistry? / No
Are there communal facilities? / No
Maintenance free? / Yes
Small pets welcome? / No
Respite care available? / Yes
If so, how many respite beds are there? / 4
What is the minimum stay required in Respite Care? / Only open Friday & Saturday nights
Is there a wait list for Respite Care? / No
Is there a Nursing Home on site? / Yes
If so, number & type of beds? / Ageing in place – see separate page
Dementia specific or a shared facility for all? / Separate sheet
Shared rooms and single rooms available? / Single rooms.
Do all rooms have en suite facilities?(shower & toilet) / No
Are they wheelchair accessible? / Yes
Do they have adequate rails in place? / Yes
Do all residents have in built call system available to them both in bedroom and bathroom? / Yes
Is there waitlist for beds? / No
Are there any other services you would like to have on the record for your facility? Please detail on a separate sheet if necessary.

This information is current as at November 2013

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Obtaining information regarding the care required for an elderly/infirm person can be a sensitive and often challenging exercise, especially if there are waiting lists and you have to phone around. Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. We therefore hope the information on the preceding pages is helpful.

Local GPs visit the facilities in our Shire on a regular basis and will also be able to assist you as they have first-hand knowledge. Your GP should be your first point of call for the assessment of an elderly person in need of care.

It is recommended that you telephone the numbers alongside each facility to confirm the information herein is current. You may also like to ask a few additional questions when contacting an aged care provider, whether or not the facility is in our Shire.

1. Does a local G.P. visit weekly?
2. If not, what other arrangements are in place or must we arrange this when required?
3. What is the staff/resident ratio through day/evening/night?
4. Is there a Registered Nurse on duty 7 days per week?
5. Is a Registered Nurse on call and reachable by family if required 24/7
6. Is there a dementia-specific wing or unit or is it a mixed dementia and non-dementia facility?

Enquiries should also be made regarding the financial costs of care as these differ between facilities. For instance:

1. Is an up-front bond required?
2. Exactly what maintenance is free? For instance, is there a regular charge for garden work outside villas/units or generally on the site? If internal maintenance is required, (carpets, electrical, other wear and tear) who pays for this?
3. Are there any other costs which will be charged from time to time?

Retirement Villages (RV)

Whilst RVs are not Aged Care Providers, many of them have a relationship with Service Providers so that the needs of elderly residents can easily access any required support from Service Providers. RV residents are in the most part older Australians who have made a decision to downsize and reduce the maintenance and responsibility that is associated with a family home. The move may be, and quite often is initiated by health considerations and is often seen as a step towards assisted living.

Lifestyle Villages

These are aimed at people 49 years and up and are promoted as a way of freeing up capital from a substantial family home, buying into a lifestyle village, and having additional funds for living costs etc. Contact all these facilities direct for information.

2013 STATISTICS

OTHER INFORMATION

SOURCED FROM ALZHEIMERS AUSTRALIA

• There are conservatively, 1200 over 75 year-old people in the Shire of Kalamunda.

• Our residential facilities comprise 3 hostels and 2 nursing homes, offering 237 beds.

• 4 of our 5 residential facilities are over 35 years old.

• People move into residential care facilities because they have either physical or mental disabilities and require specialised care.

• Each week there are 1700 new cases of dementia diagnosed in Australia; approximately 1 person every 6 minutes.

• Dementia is the single biggest cause of disability in Australia in the over-65 age group.

• Dementia is the third leading cause of death in Australia and there is no cure.

• 1 in 4 people over 85 will get dementia.

INITIATIVES IN THE PIPELINE