Financial and Legal Management

  • Permanent incoming residents to Bignold Park are NOT required to pay ingoing fees or bonds.
  • Weekly Fees will be negotiated with individual residents at the time of entry.
  • Payment is required for one month in advance.
  • The weekly fee charges are to be paid monthly in advance and due on the 1st of each calendar month. An adjustment will be made on the first monthly payment to bring the account into order.
  • Residents of Bignold Park are encouraged to remain independent in all aspects of their lives including money management.
  • The accommodation is provided in accordance with this agreement signed at the time of taking up residency at Bignold Park.
  • Four weeks notice of resident’s intention to vacate is required.
  • A two week payment will be required in the case of the death of a resident. This payment is to be made by the next of kin, guardian or administrator.
  • Rates will be reviewed on a six monthly basis and residents will be informed of any impending fee increase at least two weeks before implementation.
  • Rates will be subject to increase dependent on increased levels of care, the CPI or other factors.
  • Temporary leave may be taken in the case of hospitalisation and full fees are to be paid during this time in order to retain the room.
  • Where a resident requires emergency hospitalisation they will be required to pay the weekly fee until full notice is given (Refer to point 8 above).
  • If any resident breaks or damages any property or article belonging to Bignold Park,it will be expected that the resident will make good the cost of such damages. Includes cleaning of carpets..
  • Bignold Park accepts no responsibility for money or valuables kept in any room or stowed on the property. Personal Property Insurance is the individual’s responsibility.
  • It is recommended that residents have a liability extension under their personal contents insurance to protect themselves against any negligent or accidental act.
  • All lost or found articles should be immediately reported to management.