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Residential care: secure, compassionate assisted living
Whether the onset of health problems is gradual or sudden, if the need to seek assistance and comfort increases, RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village can provide an assisted lifestyle which includes round-the-clock care.
We are well aware that the decisions involved cause rising levels of concern both personally and for your loved ones. You will find us completely attuned to your needs, and dedicated to helping both you and your family adapt to the many changes ahead.
You can count on our compassionate and caring staff to listen to your needs in detail and provide the right options for you.
Care and comfort in the heart of the Hunter Valley
RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village is set on more than 3 hectares of land on the fringe of the CBD. The area is very tranquil, partly bounded by a lovely pond that attracts wildlife such as swans and pelicans.
You will be looked after in a loving and caring environment where compassionate care and attention to your needs are our number one priority.
To help you enjoy your new life here, we invite you to join us in celebrating special days by dressing up and enjoying special meals and activities — the idea being to simply have fun. There are many regular activities to choose from, including bingo, fashion parades, concerts, hoi, craft, gentle exercises, relaxation, bus trips, movies and art classes. There is also a pool room with a full size pool table, plus a men’s shed.
A full time activity officer ensures there is plenty to do, seven days a week.
To help you get around, we own a specially modified bus with a wheelchair lift; our residents enjoy many fun-filled outings that usually finish with an ice cream or other treat of your choice.
Facilities
Everything you need is right here
RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village is located in Cessnock, gateway to the beautiful Hunter Valley, just two hours north of Sydney and an hour from Newcastle. We cater for both high- and low-care residents.
The village has an on-site kitchen offering freshly baked morning teas and old fashioned cooked dinners. The dining room is a quiet spot to enjoy the peace and quiet and smell the aromas wafting from the kitchen. The menu is changed regularly on a seasonal basis.
We have a wide range of common areas, including: large foyer, dining room, activity room, library, hairdressing salon and pool room.
All rooms are single with en-suite, heater and fan in the bedroom and bathroom wall heater. Most rooms also enjoy air conditioning and all common rooms have reverse-cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort.
Take a Tour| Year Opened | 1985 |
| All levels of care | ✓ |
| Number of Beds | 49 |
| Single rooms with ensuite | ✓ |
| Couples rooms with ensuite | - |
| Secure dementia care | - |
| Private balcony or courtyard | ✓ |
| Village bus | ✓ |
| On-Site Shop | - |
| Hair dressing salon | ✓ |
| Cafe / Kiosk | ✓ |
| Medical Consultation Room | ✓ |
| Other Features | Care staff available 24 hours a day. Activities 7 days per week, Men's shed. |
Payment options
| RAD | DAP | COMBINATION | ||
| ROOM CATEGORY | Maximum refundable accommodation deposit |
Maximum daily accommodation payment (If no RAD is paid) |
Example of paying 50% of RAD and remaining 50% by DAP | |
ROOM A(Max. Occupancy 1) |
$475,000 |
$ |
RAD$ |
DAILY DAP$ |
ROOM B(Max. Occupancy 1) |
$450,000 |
$ |
RAD$ |
DAILY DAP$ |
The government will use your means assessment to determine what you will pay for your accommodation. If the government identifies that you require financial support, they will determine what, if any contribution you are required to make towards your accommodation costs. If you are not supported, you will be required to pay the published room price. There are a number of ways in which you may choose to pay for your accommodation:
- As a lump sum, called a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
- A daily payment, called a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) (indexed twice per year) or
- Combination of refundable deposit and daily payment
- Part lump sum with the daily payment drawn down from the lump sum paid
The same payment options are available to supported residents in how they pay for their accommodation contribution.
Daily Accommodation Payments are indexed twice per year in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and an annual retention amount of 2% will be deducted from refundable deposits (RAD/RAC) for up to 5 years.
Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF)
Residents may agree to enter into a Higher Everyday Living Agreement. The Higher Everyday Living options available at your RFBI Village will be provided to you on entry. You can take up HELF services at any time during your stay and have an option to cancel when the agreement is renewed each year.
For more information about Aged Care Fees and Charges you can visit the My Aged Care website or speak to one of our team members on 1800 181 959.
History
The Foundation stone at RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village was set in March 1983 by Harold G. Coates OBE, the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of NSW. Eric Fitzgibbon, Mayor of Cessnock officially opened Stage 1 of the Village in September that year. Two years later, in November 1985, the aged care village opened for residents and the official opening was conducted by the then Governor General Ninian Stephen in June,1986. In 1991, the Village Community Hall was officially opened by Frank Jeffree, then President of RFBI.
We are now proud to offer 89 retirement units, a community hall and 65 residential care beds, including two 8-bed memory support units for those living with dementia.
Contact information
To find out more about RFBI Cessnock Masonic Village, please make an appointment to see us. We look forward to meeting you so we can better understand you needs and hopefully be able to assist you.
If you would like a tour of the village or if you urgently need care, please call our General Manager, Trudy Bailey at (02) 4993 2100
You can visit the village at:
30A West Avenue, Cessnock, NSW 2325.