Bear Cottage

Bear Cottage, operated by the NSW Government, provides residential aged care in Manly, NSW, offering respite, symptom management, end of life care, and after death care to children from birth to 18 years with life-limiting and terminal conditions. Psychosocial care and support are also provided to parents, siblings, and grandparents.

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Ratings and quality

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Dementia care
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Care Services at Bear Cottage

Bear Cottage provides 24/7 nursing care with a focus on symptom management and end-of-life care for children with life-limiting conditions. The facility also offers psychosocial support to families.

Accommodation & Amenities

Recreational programmes and facility-specific amenities are not detailed in the published information. The focus is on providing a supportive environment for children and their families during their stay.

Daily life

Daily life at Bear Cottage includes comprehensive care and support for children with life-limiting conditions, focusing on symptom management and holistic care. The facility aims to provide a home-like environment for children and their families during stays.

Meals and dining

Details on meal provision, nutritional oversight, and dining environment are not currently published by the provider.

Accommodation

Bear Cottage offers accommodation that is designed to provide a home-like environment for children and their families. Specifics on room configurations, en-suite facilities, and climate control are not currently published by the provider. Room pricing at this facility is calculated using a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP). Contact the admissions team for a personalised quote.

Team

The staffing model at Bear Cottage includes Registered Nurses who provide holistic care and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care. Specific details on staffing ratios and specialised training are not currently published by the provider.

Pricing and payment overview

A residential aged care room may be paid for using a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP), or a combination of both. Other fees can include the basic daily fee and means-tested contributions.

Actual aged care costs depend on assessment, room type, funding arrangements and current provider pricing. Contact the provider or My Aged Care for current pricing information.

How to apply

  1. Contact My Aged Care to discuss an ACAT assessment.
  2. Contact the home to ask about suitability and availability.
  3. Arrange a tour.
  4. Confirm room availability, current costs and next steps.

You can contact the home before approval to ask questions, arrange a tour and understand whether it may suit your parent.

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