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Eastern Eyre Cleve Multipurpose Service (MPS) is a residential aged care facility located at North Terrace, Cleve, SA 5640. It is operated by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFN LHN), part of SA Health, under the brand Country Health Connect 1. The facility aims to provide a home-like atmosphere and quality care that celebrates a sense of self, family, and community 1. It is co-located with the Cleve District Hospital, ensuring ready access to medical care 1, 4.

Key Features and Services:

Setting and Location:
- Situated in a quiet country township, surrounded by scenic rural areas and near beaches 1.
- Located within 1 kilometre of Cleve’s shopping and recreational facilities 1.
- The facility is a single-level building with landscaped gardens and surrounds 1.
Accommodation and Facility Size:
- Offers open plan accommodation suitable for singles and couples 1. The Cleve District Hospital, which includes aged care beds, has a total of <50 beds, with 20 hostel rooms also part of the broader health service 2, 4. Specifically, Cleve Hospital has five inpatient beds and three aged care beds within the hospital, while the co-located Crestview Hostel has 20 rooms 4.
- Room Types:
  - Crestview Hostel: Offers single rooms with private ensuites (room sizes vary, e.g., 27-30m² and 55-60m²) 1. Provides low to medium level residential care 3.
  - Cleve Hospital Aged Care Wing: Includes single rooms with shared ensuites (10-16m²), single rooms with private ensuites (14m²), and shared rooms with no ensuite (suitable for couples, sizes 27-30m² and 78-80m²) 1. Provides higher level care 3.
- Room Features: Generally include reverse cycle air-conditioning, built-in robes or storage, telephone points, and televisions (in some shared rooms) 1.
Care Services:
- Provides permanent care, respite care, and supports ageing in place 1.
- 24-hour support from a dedicated team of staff 1.
- Offers high-level residential aged care, including secure premises for people with dementia 5.
- Access to allied health professionals (visiting), social worker, diversional therapist, and visiting chaplain 1.
- On-site access to GP and pharmacy services 1.
- Co-location with Cleve District Hospital provides access to 24-hour emergency services, general medicine, post-surgical care, x-ray, rehabilitation, and palliative care 3, 4.
- The hospital has an ambulance service and access to the Royal Flying Doctor Service 3.
Staffing:
- Comprises a dedicated team of compassionate, caring, and highly professional individuals. Many staff live locally and have been with the service for many years, ensuring continuity of care 1.
- Volunteers play an integral role in the health and wellbeing of residents 1.
Lifestyle, Dining, and Amenities:
- Dining: Meals are prepared and cooked on-site daily with a rotating menu 1.
- Communal Areas: Access to communal lounge and dining facilities, verandah areas, BBQ area, hairdressing salon, and communal courtyard and gardens 1.
- Lifestyle Program: Caters to residents from diverse cultural backgrounds and is tailored to the needs of residents with dementia and other health issues. The facility encourages independence and achieving personal goals through Healthy Ageing programs and recovery pathways 1.
- Community Links: Strongly supported by the local community with links to local organisations, churches, and businesses. Staff, volunteers, and residents participate in community events. Access to the Council Community bus is available 1.
Costs and Funding:
- An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment is required for eligibility 5.
- Residents can pay for accommodation via a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP), or a combination of both 1.
- As an example (Price Category 3, as of Jan 2024), a single room with a private ensuite in Crestview Hostel had a RAD of $310,000 or a DAP of $71.17 per day 1.
- All residents are required to pay a basic daily care fee. Fees are according to government regulations 1, 5.
Accessibility:
- The building is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and parking 4, 5.

Points for Consideration:
Eastern Eyre Cleve MPS offers integrated health and aged care services in a rural setting, beneficial for residents requiring close proximity to hospital services. Prospective residents should:

Clarify the specific room types available and their associated costs.
Discuss individual care needs, particularly for dementia care or high-level needs, to understand placement within the Hostel or Hospital Aged Care wing.
Inquire about the current lifestyle program and allied health visit schedules.

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Eastern Eyre Cleve Multipurpose Service (MPS) – Cleve, South Australia

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