A Freemason's Guide to RMBI Care Co.

About RMBI Care Co.

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Our Care Homes Frequently Asked Questions

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About

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Who We Are

What We Do

At RMBI Care Co. we care for older Freemasons, their families and people in the community.

Caring has been our way of life since 1842 and we provide a home for over 1,000 people across England and Wales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while supporting many more.

We provide residential care, nursing care and dementia support as well as respite care and limited sheltered accommodation for people who prefer to live more independently.

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Our Care

Homes View a map of our locations and find out which services are offered at your nearest Home online at www.rmbi.org.uk/locations

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Boutique care centre at Devonshire Court, Leicester

Read about the opening of our boutique care centre at Devonshire Court

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We operate 18 care homes in England and Wales including:

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Berkshire (Wokingham)

Lord Harris Court

Bournemouth (Westbourne)

Zetland Court

Bridgend (Porthcawl)

Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court

Conwy (Llandudno)

Queen Elizabeth Court

Devon (Exeter)

Cadogan Court

Doncaster (Thorne)*

Harry Priestley House

East Sussex (Hove)

Barford Court

Essex (Braintree)

Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court

Hertfordshire (Watford)

Prince Michael of Kent Court

Kent (Chislehurst)

Prince George Duke of Kent Court

Leicester (Oadby)

Devonshire Court

Liverpool (Great Crosby)

The Tithebarn

Manchester (Eccles)

Ecclesholme

Northumberland (Cramlington) Scarbrough Court Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)

Cornwallis Court

Surrey (Hindhead)

Shannon Court

Surrey (Croydon)

James Terry Court

York (Fulford)

Connaught Court

* Care for adults with learning disabilities

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How do I apply for a care home?

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Moving home is a life changing experience and it’s natural to feel emotional, nervous or anxious.

If you or someone you know is interested in applying to an RMBI Home, you should contact the Home’s Management Team and they will make arrangements for you to visit the Home. It’s important to look around the Home, ask questions and speak to staff to agree how the Home will be able to support you.

You can also visit our website for more information at www.rmbi.org.uk.

or call Head Office and speak to a member of the Care Team on 020 7596 2400.

If you have decided you would like to live at one of our Homes, please contact the Management Team who can send you an application pack. There are a few forms to fill in and if you require support with completing any of them, please contact the Management Team who will be happy to assist you. The forms can also be downloaded online at www.rmbi.org.uk.

What are your eligibility criteria?

There are several categories of eligibility and you must meet the criteria for one of the categories to be able to access our services. Our services are available to people with either private or public funding. We recommend that you visit www.payingforcare.org to find out more about your paying for care options as this will be based upon your personal and financial circumstances.

In all cases, final agreement as to whether a place at one of

our Homes will be offered will depend on an individual assessment to ensure that we can meet your needs, and how your care will be funded.

The minimum age that people can enter an RMBI Home is usually 65, however people under this age may apply and their application will be considered by our Trustees.

For more information or advice, please contact RMBI Care Co.’s Head Office on 020 7596 2400 or speak to the Manager at your local Home.

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Zetland Court, Bournemouth

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Q: My partner can no longer

Q: How is a person’s care paid

manage at Home and we are struggling to support her.

Can RMBI Care Co. help her move into an RMBI Home?

A: Yes, we’re here to help. You should either contact your preferred Home directly or call the Care Team on 020 7596 2400.

You will be invited for a visit to have a look around and ask any questions. The Home will then conduct a full assessment to ensure that we can meet your partner’s care needs along with a financial assessment, which will determine their weekly fee.

The fee covers the person’s care, accommodation, meals and most of the activities and this may change if the person’s needs changes.

for when they move into a care home? Will they have to sell their house?

A: When moving into a care home, the Home conducts a full financial and care assessment which will determine the cost of the person’s care.

In England, if the person’s assets are currently more than the threshold of £23,250 the local authority will not support his/ her care costs and they will be charged the full cost of their care. If their assets fall below the threshold in the future, the person’s situation can be reassessed but they will need to request this.

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If the person’s assets are below the upper threshold of £23,250 but are over the lower limit of £14,250, they will need to contribute £1 for each £250 of assets above the lower level.

When the value of your assets falls below £14,250, in most cases the local authority will pay the cost of care. For Wales, the upper threshold is £40,000. (Figures correct as of August 2018)

A: Yes, we are happy to support

We encourage people to take independent financial advice for specific situations, especially around the sale of the property as there may be other options available. If the property is to be sold and admission to the Home is required urgently, the Local Authority may arrange a deferred payment option. If this is not an option RMBI Care Co. is able to put a charge on the property until the house is sold.

All this will be discussed as part of our admission process. You can find more information and advice at www.payingforcare.org or the Society of Later Life Advisers.

Freemason caring for somebody, or vice versa, to be eligible for an MCF grant for respite care?

A: Yes, this is part of the MCF’s eligibility criteria for respite care grants and you should contact the MCF directly to discuss further.

The MCF cannot meet the cost of convalescent care.

Q: Do you offer short breaks in your care homes so someone can stay for a few weeks?

short stays at our Homes. It can also provide a good introduction to the Home, giving people an insight into what it would be like to live in one of our Homes.

Please contact your preferred Home regarding availability and fees for respite care. Respite care usually requires a minimum of one week’s stay.

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Q: Why should someone choose an RMBI Home?

As a Freemason, are the services free?

A: We provide care to both self-funding residents and those that are funded by their Local Authority. Every resident who comes into an RMBI Home will have a financial assessment to ascertain their individual

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circumstances. If a resident reaches a stage where they are no longer able to pay for their care, RMBI Care Co. will continue to support their fees, as long as their care needs can still be met.

available at each of our Homes, please contact your preferred Home or call us on 020 7596 2400, email enquiries@rmbi.org.uk or visit www.rmbi.org.uk/care-homes.

Q: What services do you offer in your care homes?

A: We have 17 care homes that provide residential care for older people and can support people living with dementia.

Some of our Homes also provide nursing care and have a Dementia Support House to support residents with advanced dementia needs. To find out more about the different services

Q: Can you send me some information about RMBI Care Co. that I can use at my event?

A: Yes. If you would like to receive any materials including brochures, leaflets or branded items to support your event, or would like a representative from RMBI Care Co. to attend, please contact marketing@rmbi.org.uk and the team will be able to assist you.

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Support for Freemasons and their families The Masonic Charitable Foundation aims to build better lives by encouraging opportunity, promoting independence and improving wellbeing for Freemasons and their families.

What support is available?

A wide range of help and support is available for Freemasons, their married, life or widowed partners, and their children or grandchildren under the age of 25 and in full-time education, including:

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Family

• Essential daily living costs • Help through a personal crisis • Funeral bills • Emergency home repairs

• Educational expenses for children • University scholarships • Support for exceptional talent in music, sport or the performing arts

Health

For advice about the support available, eligibility or how to apply, speak to your Lodge Almoner or contact the MCF directly on 0800 035 60 90, email help@mcf.org.uk or visit www.mcf.org.uk.

• Medical treatment • Mobility aids • Home adaptations • Counselling • Respite care

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< For more information about RMBI Care Co.’s services, contact: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ Tel 020 7596 2400 Email enquiries@rmbi.org.uk Fax 020 7596 2427

facebook.com/thermbi twitter.com/thermbi Registered Charity No: 1163245 • Company No: 1293566 This company is part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation – a charity for Freemasons, for families, for everyone.

For more information, please visit www.mcf.org.uk

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