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Abernethy Nursing Home

Cessnock  NSW

Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd

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Abernethy Nursing Home - 2 Mount View Road


Location




2 Mount View Road

Cessnock NSW 2325

Beds: 50

Community Based

Service Provider: Northern Coalfields Community Care Association Ltd

Accreditation Report for Abernethy Nursing Home

Nursing Home Placement Services

Do you need to find respite or permanent placement at Abernethy Nursing Home or another nursing home in the Cessnock location?

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We have helped many families through this usually difficult time and have detailed knowledge and experience to help you with this important decision about Abernethy Nursing Home.

Don't be too hasty and make easy mistakes. Use our knowledge and experience prior to making a decision which will have a major impact on your elderly loved one.

Application, Admission Forms and Negotiating Accommodation Fees at Abernethy Nursing Home

  • Providing independent advice about Abernethy Nursing Home and other care homes nearby to Cessnock.
  • Negotiating RAD's and additional service fees to achieve the best financial arrangement.
  • Explaining strengths and weaknesses of care homes near Cessnock - using our proven checklist to guide your decisions.
  • Matching appropriate homes to your family requirements, preferences and timetable.
  • Arranging facility tours to Abernethy Nursing Home and providing support.
  • Completing the Centrelink forms (SA457 or SA485) Asset and Income Assessment forms.
  • Accurately completing and lodging the application and admission paperwork for Abernethy Nursing Home.
  • Prompt notification and response to current vacancies at Abernethy Nursing Home through our established and trusted relationship with admission coordinators.
  • Advocacy and support during settling-in period after the placement has been completed.

Benefits of our Aged Care Placement Service...

  • Guidance and support - We provide expert guidance and support to help older adults and their families navigate the complex and often overwhelming process of finding and selecting appropriate long-term care options.
  • Access to information - Access to a wide range of information on available care options, including services, amenities, and costs.
  • Advocacy - We can act as an advocate for older adults and their families, ensuring that their human rights and preferences are respected.
  • Coordination - Coordinating the transition to a new care setting, including arranging for necessary medical evaluations, transferring personal belongings, and helping with other logistics.
  • Time-saving - We can save you time and effort in finding and selecting the appropriate care options.
  • Cost-effective - We are able to negotiate with facilities to reduce your onging fees.
  • Tailored solutions - We provide tailored solutions matched to your unique needs and preferences.

RAD to DAP Conversion


First select the RAD Amount that has been agreed to:

      Agreed RAD: $

Use the slider to see how the daily accommodation payment (DAP) will change depending on the lump sum component of the RAD paid. The DAP is based on the current maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) of 7.96%.

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  Lump Sum Paid: $

DAP :$20.20 pd

Interest rate (MPIR) is: 7.96%pa
(from 1/4/2026)



RAD Interest Rate (MPIR) Updates

From 1 April 2026, the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has increased to 7.96% pa

Because the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) price approval threshold (the "capped price") has increased to $758,627 RAD's have risen significantly across most aged care homes. Any increase to the MPIR increases the cost of paying via Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP's).

RAD Retention Amount Introduced

The Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) now has a retention of 2% of the paid RAD (up to a maximum 10% across 5 years) from the date of the first payment. It’s interesting here that it is based on what RAD you have paid. We are expecting that some clients may pay a small/nominal RAD/RAC at entry in order to “kick-start” the 5 year clock. This will limit the total retention fee exposure over a client’s lifetime in care. Smart move.

MPIR Indexed to CPI

The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) which is applied to the unpaid RAD will now be indexed to CPI twice a year (similar to how the Daily Care Fee moves in line with the age pension). This is going to be hard to calculate as there will now be an indexation factor to apply to the original MPIR which will be based on the date in which the client entered care.

Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)

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