Aged Person Home Units – Independent Living in the Central Coast
The Central Coast Council maintains a variety of independent living aged persons units within the municipal area. The information sheet below gives a brief outline of some of these services.
Aged Person Home Units – Independent Living Info Pack
The Council manages 77 aged-persons units – 52 in Ulverstone and 25 in Penguin.
The units are of the owner-donor type, with the premium (pre-paid rent) securing a life tenancy of the units based on a term of 20 years. A refund of 5% per annum of the capital cost is made for any period of occupancy less than the 20-year period.
To give you an example, assume life tenancy is purchased for $80,000 but occupancy is terminated after 10 years, the occupant or estate would receive a refund of $40,000 (5% x $80,000 = $4,000 per year, 10 years x $4,000 = $40,000).
The actual cost for each unit is determined by valuation which is obtained at the time it becomes vacant. The premium for a unit could be expected to be between $80,000 to $92,000 – 50% of the value of the unit.
In addition to the premium, a weekly service charge applies. This fee is reviewed annually, with the current 2024-2025 financial year rate being $84.00 per week
The service charge covers the following:
- rates – water, sewerage and garbage collection charges;
- insurance of the building and fixed items;
- maintenance of the grounds of the complex;
- maintenance of the building, classified as fair wear and tear.
About the units…
- Units are all one bedroom;
- Ground level and of brick construction;
- Units are within reasonable walking distance to the town centre of either Penguin or Ulverstone;
- Complexes consist of two units up to 14 units;
- There are 52 units in Ulverstone and 25 in Penguin – no units with garages in Penguin;
- Garages are provided at some of the unit complexes in Ulverstone.
If a unit becomes available for you, the financial arrangements will be explained to you in detail at that time and a written agreement is provided.
WAITLIST
Please find a copy of the waitlist application form in the info pack above or submit an application for the waitlist via the online form here.
*A small number of these units are managed by Harcourts as standard rental properties at a subsidised rate. Please advise your interest in this waitlist also.
For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Administration Centre, 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone or phone (03) 6429 8900 to make an appointment.
2024-2025 Central Coast Council Fees & Charges
Ganesway
Located at 51-55 Queen Street, West Ulverstone, Ganesway offers family-style accommodation for up to 10 elderly people who are able to care for themselves but may be in need of companionship and security.
The house has bedsitting rooms with ensuite and tea-making facilities, with a private entrance to each room. The dining room, lounge room, internal courtyard, laundry and gardens are for the use of all residents, their guests and the housekeeper. A guest bedroom is available for family and friends to enjoy an overnight stay.
Residents’ contributions are based on 85% of the aged pension and rental assistance combined. Contributions cover food, accommodation, power, heating and the employment of housekeepers. In addition, an entry fee of $4,000 is required for admission into Ganesway.
To be eligible for residency, applicants must be (amongst other criteria) on an aged or disability pension.
For more information, contact the Community Development Department by phone on 0408 201 381, or collect a brochure from reception.