Welcome to Bupa South Hobart, Tasmania
Our response to aged care reports in the media
Discover the charming Bupa South Hobart, a modern care home nestled in a leafy inner suburb of the city. A path runs past your new home along the Hobart rivulet, where you can stroll by the historic Cascade Brewery and on toward Mount Wellington. Nearby, South Hobart centre offers a hub of activity including: coffee shops, bakery, chemist, beautician and public transport.
If you love being outdoors you can enjoy exploring the beautiful expansive gardens. Pathways lead around the home, between a manicured lawn, hedges, seating areas and courtyards.
Inside, you will find a range of communal areas including lounges, dining rooms and a library. These are designed to help you live your life in the way that you choose - complete with tasteful décor and large windows to view the beautiful scenery.
Types of care
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Sometimes, the best way to get help and support is by moving into an aged care home. We offer a full range of care to help suit your needs.
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As a carer, you may need a small break or your loved one may need some time to recover after a hospital admission. We are happy to help with respite care, please contact us to enquire if our home has current availability.
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All of our teams complete specialist dementia training, equipping them with strategies to enhance quality of life and provide Person First care for our residents.
Life at Bupa South Hobart
Our activities
Whatever your hobbies or interests are, we are committed to helping you pursue the things that are important to you. You may even discover new ones!
Guided by your hobbies and interests, your lifestyle team at Bupa South Hobart can develop a range of diverse and engaging activities for you to enjoy - all designed to stimulate your physical senses, help you develop friendships and introduce you to new experiences.
It is never too late to start a new hobby, so whatever your passion may be, speak with your team who are always excited to hear new ideas and suggestions,
At Bupa South Hobart, we are committed to helping you pursue a range of activities and interests. These may include active and gentle exercise classes, iPad classes, concerts/sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, cards, puzzles and board games, bingo and trivia, bus outings, shopping, beauty and hair care, gardening and cultural and spiritual activities.
Family pets are welcome to visit you in your new home. We love pets and consider them wonderful companions and motivators to stay active. Please have a chat to your team to discuss how best to accommodate your pet’s visits.
- Arts and crafts
- Group games
- In-home concerts
- iPad classes
Our food
At Bupa South Hobart, you can choose from a range of delicious, healthy meals, snacks and drinks.
Your special dietary requirements, medical, cultural and religious needs are also taken into account when our dietitian is preparing menus with you.
We pride ourselves on providing you with fresh seasonal menus brought to life with the help of our dietitian and in-home chef.
We have four elegant dining rooms, which are the perfect place to unwind with your evening meal after an enjoyable day. You can choose to dine in a dining room or, if you’d prefer, you can dine in the peace and comfort of your own room. A choice of beverages is available with meals, so you can make the most of your dining experience.
Your friends and family can join you for a meal, a drink or even just a cup of tea. Many rooms have kitchenettes and there are tea, coffee and biscuits facilities in the communal areas.
We regularly hold focus groups and issue surveys to ensure meals meet your preferences. We encourage and welcome your feedback.
- Choice of menu
- Four elegant dining rooms
- Freshly prepared meals
- Menus designed with dietitian input
Rooms
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Premium River View
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A private balcony and kitchenette are focal points of this delightful river facing room. This spacious private room with ensuite has high quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, built-in wardrobe; and soft furnishings like curtains and bedding. There is also plenty of room for you to bring in extra furnishings like a coffee table and chair. The bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hours a day nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 26 sqm
- 24 hours a day nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat screen TV
- Heat thermostat
- High quality furnishings
- Kitchenette
- Private balcony
- River views
- Telephone*
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Premium
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1 bed
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Ensuite
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Patio Access
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This spacious and well-appointed 22 sqm room features an ensuite bathroom, and shared balcony, providing a comfortable place to call home. The room has high quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, built-in wardrobe; and soft furnishings like curtains and bedding. The bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hours a day nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 22 sqm
- 24 hours a day nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat screen TV
- Heat thermostat
- High quality furnishings
- Shared balcony
- Telephone*
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Superior
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1 bed
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Ensuite
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Patio Access
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Price Range
This delightfully appointed 18 sqm private room with ensuite opens onto a private balcony where you can sit, unwind and enjoy the outdoors. The room has high quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, a wardrobe and drawers for storage; and soft furnishings like curtains and bedding. The bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hours a day nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 18 sqm
- 24 hours a day nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat screen TV
- Heat thermostat
- High quality furnishings
- Private balcony
- Telephone*
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Classic
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1 bed
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Ensuite
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Patio Access
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Windows bring in plenty of natural light in this 18 sqm private room with ensuite bathroom. The room features high quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, a wardrobe and drawers for storage; and soft furnishings like curtains and bedding. The bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hours a day nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 18 sqm
- 24 hours a day nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Flat screen TV
- Heat thermostat
- High quality furnishings
- Telephone*
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Fees and payments
Care Fees
Basic daily care fee
Means tested care fee
Determined by the Department of Human Services
Care fees include the Basic Daily Care Fee and a Means Tested Care Fee.
Basic Daily Care Fee
This fee is set out by the Government and equates to 85% of the full pension. The fee amount will be reviewed on the 20th March and 20th September each year in line with the pension increase. Everyone in aged care is required to pay this fee unless they are experiencing financial hardship which will be determined by Centrelink.
Means Tested Care Fee
This is an additional daily care contribution fee based upon an individual’s assets and income. This fee is determined by the Department of Human Services upon completing a ‘Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form’ and is capped annually and over a resident’s lifetime.
This payment will differ at each home based upon the room type you choose. To allow you flexibility there are four payment options to choose from.
- Daily accommodation payment
- Refundable accommodation deposit
- Combination payment
- Drawdown payment
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Additional services are offered in some of our aged care homes on an “opt in, opt out” basis; examples of additional services offered are Foxtel packages, telephone and newspapers. For a full list of optional services and prices at this care home, please contact us.
Accommodation fee options
In addition to care fees you may also be required to pay an accommodation payment. The accommodation payment refers to the price of the room that you choose and will vary across aged care homes. The amount that you are required to pay is based upon an individual’s assets and income and is determined by the Department of Human Services through completing a Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment. You may be required to pay all or contribute to the cost of your accommodation. This form is not compulsory to complete, but for those who choose not to you will be required to pay the full room price.
To allow for flexibility there are four ways in which you can choose to pay for your accommodation.
Option 1
Daily Accommodation Payment
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Option 2
Refundable Accommodation Deposit
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Option 3
Combination Payment
Daily Accommodation Payment
$ per dayRefundable Accommodation Deposit
$ lump sumOption 4
Drawdown Payment
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Home features addremove
- Arts and crafts room
- BBQ area
- Bupa bus
- Courtyard areas
- Exercise room
- Function room
- GP consulting room
- Hair salon
- Landscaped gardens
- Library
- Lift to all floors
- On-site kitchen
- On-site laundry
- Outdoor terraces
- Pet friendly
- Private dining room
- Raised garden beds
- Rooftop terrace
- Verandas
- Visitors parking
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Care features addremove
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Access to podiatry
- In-home Bupa GP
- Personalised care plans
- Regular physiotherapist visits
