OzPol Villa

For the majority of elderly people the transition from the family home to a new way of living can be daunting. It is difficult to leave their home, which holds many memories. The neighbourhood is familiar, and family and friends often live close by.

However, in some cases, moving to a hostel is the right and best decision. It means moving into accommodation and sharing with other elderly people. More importantly, it means receiving the help and support to live comfortably and securely.

About OzPol Villa

OzPol Villa is located in Nundah just 8 kms from the city centre. It is well positioned near a large shopping centre, medical centre, X-ray and pathology centre, chemists, post office, hairdresser, dentist, 150 metres to a bus stop and only 400 metres to the train station. A park and a senior community hall are all within walking distance of the facility.

The Villa is a new, modern, air conditioned, fully secured and a well maintained facility specifically designed to suit the needs of the elderly. The complex consists of 14 studio type units and a two bedroom carers unit situated on the first floor level. All ground floor units open up into a central courtyard.

Each of the units are fitted with built-in wardrobes, have an emergency call button, a bar fridge, tea/coffee making facility and they have a connection for their own telephone as well as a wall bracket to hang their own TV. Furniture can be provided, however, residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal possessions: this will increase their sense of safety and familiarity.

Eight studio units have their own bathrooms, and six rooms interconnect through three bathrooms. All bathrooms are fitted with an emergency alarm and handrails, and are wheelchair accessible.

The lounge room has comfortable seating with a large TV; it is also the focal point for reading and/or conversation. Meals are served in the dining room including morning and afternoon tea. The Garden Lobby is well suited for arts and craft activities, card games and light exercise. A large open area with a BBQ can be found at the back of the complex. OzPol Villa provides a safe and secure environment with a fully fitted and constantly serviced fire prevention system, including smoke detectors.

We offer quality aged care accommodation in a friendly environment. The facility is operated by experienced and caring bilingual staff. Families and friends are also encouraged to visit as often as possible, and to continually take part in the residents' lives, eg taking residents for trips and outings.

Our approach is simple: We have built a facility that we would be prepared to live in ourselves.

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Admission Requirements – Permanent Residence

It is necessary to complete the Residential Care Facility Application for Admission. On receipt of the form, should the client not have a Community Aged Care Package assessment (CACPs) a referral will be forwarded to the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) for approval.

Once approval is received, OzPol will be able to process an application for placement. Date of admission, is, of course, subject to room availability. A copy of the assessment for low care is required to be placed on file at OzPol's office at 40 Roma Street, Brisbane.

A copy of an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Health Directive is to be provided to OzPol prior to entry into the Villa.

Residential Care Facility Application for Admission

The Application form requests basic information such as a current address and contact details of relatives. These should be kept up to date at all times and when a room becomes available it will be necessary to receive immediate confirmation of acceptance. Included with the Admission Form is a Medical Report Questionnaire which should be completed by a medical practitioner and returned prior to the time of admission.

You can download the Residential Care Facility Application for Admission directly from our website. See our Resources page.

Residential Service Agreement

Prior to entering OzPol Villa a Residential Service Agreement, which sets out all terms and conditions in relation to the Resident and OzPol, will be executed and a copy of the Agreement provided to the Resident or their representative.

The recipient will acquire the accommodation under a Deed of Loan arrangement. This means that the recipient will loan the amount of the studio unit to OzPol interest free. The loan will be repaid to the resident on leaving OzPol Villa or to the resident's estate on their death, less the retention amounts as stated in the Deed of Loan.

This is a major benefit to the resident and/or beneficiaries as the resident or the estate does not have to wait for the unit to be sold before it is paid out. The Deed of Loan agreement provides for a lifelong occupancy of the selected unit. The occupancy does not terminate on the death of a spouse, if a double unit is selected. It continues for the surviving spouse.

Residents may at any time, with complete, freedom and for any reason, vacate the unit upon giving three months written notice, and the loan will be paid out less the retention amount as stated in the Deed of Loan.

It is recommended that prior to signing the Agreement that the resident seeks any necessary advice from their legal and/or financial adviser and fully understands the contents before signing.

Services Provided

The Villa offers a 24 hour personal care service. Dedicated and professionally trained bilingual staff provides day to day personal assistance such as:

• Bathing, showering and toileting
• Dressing, undressing and grooming
• Assistance with meals
• Supervision of medication
• Counselling
• A medical practitioner can be available at appointed times. Residents may choose their own doctor. Allied health services, such as optometry, podiatry, physiotherapy (if prescribed by a doctor) can also be arranged as well as delivery of medication in Webster packs.

Meals

European cuisine is our specialty. All meals are served in the dining room. Meals may be provided within the resident's room in cases of illness and/or incapacity.

Activities

The activities program provides social, intellectual, physical and emotional stimulation so as to maintain daily living skills and social skills. Small group interaction is important for maintaining social skills.

Activities include exercise, walks in the Villa gardens, memory games etc. Entertainment comprises films and videos, singing and discussions on various topics. Activities are always enjoyable.

Families and friends are also encouraged to visit as often as possible, and to continually take part in the residents' lives, for example taking residents for trips and outings.

Fees and Charges

Permanent residents pay a leasing bond. The leasing bond less administration charges is refundable as per Deed of Loan agreement. For residents' upkeep, full pensioners will pay 85% of their prescribed pension plus the rental assistance amount.

Respite is also available at the Villa for short or long term stay. Respite residents are not required to pay a leasing bond.