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Sash Ferguson

Located in the scenic town of Mount Barker, Sash Ferguson is wrapped in beautiful gardens and enjoys a strong sense of community, with many residents and staff members being Adelaide Hills locals.

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Overview

Expansive lawns, big trees, rose gardens and landscaped garden beds surround Sash Ferguson whilst courtyards provide peaceful places for residents to enjoy time outside alone or with their family and friends. Most rooms enjoy garden views and many include kitchenettes. There are a small number of rooms in the support unit, which provides specialised assistance to residents living with dementia.

Our chef prepares all food on-site daily with two courses served for lunch and three courses for dinner each day.

There is a varied social program that residents can choose to participate in including crafts, games and physical activities. There is also a gymnasium on site with equipment to assist residents in building strength, increasing fitness and improving or maintaining mobility.

Health professionals visit regularly, including GPs, speech pathologists, podiatrists, dentists and allied health professionals providing all residents with quality health care at home. The Adelaide Hills Community Health Service at Mount Barker Hospital also provides after-hours and emergency services.

Sash Ferguson’s on-site hairdressing salon allows residents to have their hair done in-house at an additional cost.

There are 53 rooms at Sash Ferguson.

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Services and amenities

Location and access

Sash Ferguson is located in Mount Barker near the main street with cafes and supermarkets nearby. The Mt Barker Homemaker Centre, Mt Barker Village Shopping Centre and Mt Barker Medical Clinic are all a short walk away. Eldercare’s five retirement living locations in Mt Barker allow residents’ loved ones to live nearby, participate in activities and share meals.

No visiting limitations are currently in place.

Other conditions apply. Please visit Eldercare's response to COVID-19 page for more information.

Lifestyle

Sash Ferguson’s comprehensive lifestyle program provides residents with the opportunity to enjoy their favourite pastimes, discover new interests and develop new skills. Popular activities include:

  • coffee club
  • cooking group
  • pet therapy
  • “Move It or Lose It” exercise program
  • a variety of musical activities featuring songs of the residents’ generations

Cultural days are regularly celebrated and residents and family members are encouraged to attend the large, special events held at Sash Ferguson each year.

Rooms

General Inclusions

  • An electric adjustable high/low bed, bedside cabinet, bedside chair and overway table
  • A built-in wardrobe which includes a chest of drawers with a lockable drawer
  • Private ensuite consists of a toilet, shower, vanity basin and vanity cabinet
  • Reverse-cycle heating and cooling with individual temperature control
  • Private phone connection available
  • A call button and access to 24 hour nursing care
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Premium Plus Room

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  • Extra large room
  • Private ensuite
  • Kitchenette
  • Pleasant outlook
  • Rooms range in size from approx. 20-30 sq. m
Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
$550,000
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
$126.27
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Premium Room

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  • Private ensuite
  • Kitchenette
  • Pleasant outlook
  • Rooms range in size from approx. 20-32 sq. m
Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
$550,000
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
$126.27
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Classic Plus Room

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  • Private ensuite
  • Kitchenette
  • Rooms range in size from approx. 20-32 sq. m
Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
$525,000
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
$120.53
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Classic Vista Room

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  • Private ensuite
  • Pleasant outlook
  • Rooms range in size from approx. 20-32 sq. m
Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
$525,000
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
$120.53
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Classic Room

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  • Private ensuite
  • Rooms range in size from approx. 20-32 sq. m
Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
$500,000
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
$114.79
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Double Room

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  • Kitchenette
  • Pleasant outlook
  • Shared ensuite
  • Rooms range in size from approx. 20-32 sq. m
Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
$300,000 (per bed)
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
$68.88 (per bed)

Fees

Click here to get a fee estimate. The Fee estimator is a simple online calculator. It can estimate how much your government-funded aged care services might cost.

The fees associated with residential aged care are made up of three elements:

  • Accommodation
  • Care
  • Additional fees and extra services

Your personal financial circumstances will determine how much you will be required to contribute towards the cost of your care and accommodation. Click here to calculate what your fees might be (fee estimator) or visit the My Aged Care website for more information.

You can also read more about the process of applying for residential aged care and an explanation of the fees and charges or contact our friendly residential admissions team on 1300 925 414 to talk about the costs and payment options available.

Select your preferred room option and use the slider to see how much your daily accommodation payment (DAP) will be, depending on the amount of your refundable accommodation deposit (RAD).

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Fee Summary (Sash Ferguson - Premium Plus Room)

Accommodation

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
8.38%
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)

For those that are required to contribute towards their accommodation costs there are three options:

1. A fully refundable accommodation deposit (RAD)

2. Non-refundable daily accommodation payments (DAP)

3. A combination of both


Use our Fee Calculator to see which option might best suit your financial situation.

Care

The care fee covers day-to-day assistance from carers and clinical staff, wellbeing activities and services such as catering, laundry, cleaning and gardening. It is made up of:

1. Basic Daily Care fee:

Every person entering residential care pays a Basic Daily Care fee which is set at 85% of Centrelink's single, full Age Pension.

2. Means-tested care fee:

An additional contribution towards the cost of your care based on your asset and income levels. This fee is set by the Department of Human Services when they receive your completed Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form.

Additional services

To complement our high quality service, we provide an Additional Services package that includes a variety of features for your added care and comfort. View our Additional Services flyer for more information.

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Fee Summary (Sash Ferguson - Premium Room)

Accommodation

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
8.38%
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)

For those that are required to contribute towards their accommodation costs there are three options:

1. A fully refundable accommodation deposit (RAD)

2. Non-refundable daily accommodation payments (DAP)

3. A combination of both


Use our Fee Calculator to see which option might best suit your financial situation.

Care

The care fee covers day-to-day assistance from carers and clinical staff, wellbeing activities and services such as catering, laundry, cleaning and gardening. It is made up of:

1. Basic Daily Care fee:

Every person entering residential care pays a Basic Daily Care fee which is set at 85% of Centrelink's single, full Age Pension.

2. Means-tested care fee:

An additional contribution towards the cost of your care based on your asset and income levels. This fee is set by the Department of Human Services when they receive your completed Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form.

Additional services

To complement our high quality service, we provide an Additional Services package that includes a variety of features for your added care and comfort. View our Additional Services flyer for more information.

$0

$

Drag the slider to adjust your Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)

Fee Summary (Sash Ferguson - Classic Plus Room)

Accommodation

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
8.38%
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)

For those that are required to contribute towards their accommodation costs there are three options:

1. A fully refundable accommodation deposit (RAD)

2. Non-refundable daily accommodation payments (DAP)

3. A combination of both


Use our Fee Calculator to see which option might best suit your financial situation.

Care

The care fee covers day-to-day assistance from carers and clinical staff, wellbeing activities and services such as catering, laundry, cleaning and gardening. It is made up of:

1. Basic Daily Care fee:

Every person entering residential care pays a Basic Daily Care fee which is set at 85% of Centrelink's single, full Age Pension.

2. Means-tested care fee:

An additional contribution towards the cost of your care based on your asset and income levels. This fee is set by the Department of Human Services when they receive your completed Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form.

Additional services

To complement our high quality service, we provide an Additional Services package that includes a variety of features for your added care and comfort. View our Additional Services flyer for more information.

$0

$

Drag the slider to adjust your Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)

Fee Summary (Sash Ferguson - Classic Vista Room)

Accommodation

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
8.38%
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)

For those that are required to contribute towards their accommodation costs there are three options:

1. A fully refundable accommodation deposit (RAD)

2. Non-refundable daily accommodation payments (DAP)

3. A combination of both


Use our Fee Calculator to see which option might best suit your financial situation.

Care

The care fee covers day-to-day assistance from carers and clinical staff, wellbeing activities and services such as catering, laundry, cleaning and gardening. It is made up of:

1. Basic Daily Care fee:

Every person entering residential care pays a Basic Daily Care fee which is set at 85% of Centrelink's single, full Age Pension.

2. Means-tested care fee:

An additional contribution towards the cost of your care based on your asset and income levels. This fee is set by the Department of Human Services when they receive your completed Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form.

Additional services

To complement our high quality service, we provide an Additional Services package that includes a variety of features for your added care and comfort. View our Additional Services flyer for more information.

$0

$

Drag the slider to adjust your Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)

Fee Summary (Sash Ferguson - Classic Room)

Accommodation

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
8.38%
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)

For those that are required to contribute towards their accommodation costs there are three options:

1. A fully refundable accommodation deposit (RAD)

2. Non-refundable daily accommodation payments (DAP)

3. A combination of both


Use our Fee Calculator to see which option might best suit your financial situation.

Care

The care fee covers day-to-day assistance from carers and clinical staff, wellbeing activities and services such as catering, laundry, cleaning and gardening. It is made up of:

1. Basic Daily Care fee:

Every person entering residential care pays a Basic Daily Care fee which is set at 85% of Centrelink's single, full Age Pension.

2. Means-tested care fee:

An additional contribution towards the cost of your care based on your asset and income levels. This fee is set by the Department of Human Services when they receive your completed Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form.

Additional services

To complement our high quality service, we provide an Additional Services package that includes a variety of features for your added care and comfort. View our Additional Services flyer for more information.

$0

$

Drag the slider to adjust your Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)

Fee Summary (Sash Ferguson - Double Room)

Accommodation

Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)
8.38%
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
(per bed)

For those that are required to contribute towards their accommodation costs there are three options:

1. A fully refundable accommodation deposit (RAD)

2. Non-refundable daily accommodation payments (DAP)

3. A combination of both


Use our Fee Calculator to see which option might best suit your financial situation.

Care

The care fee covers day-to-day assistance from carers and clinical staff, wellbeing activities and services such as catering, laundry, cleaning and gardening. It is made up of:

1. Basic Daily Care fee:

Every person entering residential care pays a Basic Daily Care fee which is set at 85% of Centrelink's single, full Age Pension.

2. Means-tested care fee:

An additional contribution towards the cost of your care based on your asset and income levels. This fee is set by the Department of Human Services when they receive your completed Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form.

Additional services

To complement our high quality service, we provide an Additional Services package that includes a variety of features for your added care and comfort. View our Additional Services flyer for more information.

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Sash Ferguson Retirement Village

Situated close to the heart of Mount Barker and surrounded by country gardens, we have eleven affordable one-bedroom units suitable for independent retirees looking for a charming country lifestyle.

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8 Fletcher Road, Mount Barker SA 5251

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