Monthly Levi

In general terms, MHA’s financial model incorporates a monthly Levy which is designed to cover overhead expenses relating to the Cottage/Apartment/Frail Care offerings. An overview of the Levy structures is provided below.

Independent Living:

  • Village management expenses, a share of Head Office expenses, building insurance, security, provision of Fibre connection into the cottage/apartment, municipal costs such as sewage and refuse removal, water (although consumption per cottage may be metered, and usage in excess of the monthly free water usage allowance may be charged for by MHA), terrain lighting, access to a qualified and skilled Social Worker, and similar running costs are covered via a monthly Levy charged to all residents. External and most internal maintenance of cottages is carried by MHA (refer to the section headed Facilities Management).   A small additional Levy is charged for the emergency alarm facility (a “panic button”, for medical and other emergencies) which is linked to a security service provider
  • The Levy is payable monthly in advance, only via a bank debit order, and is reviewed during the annual Budget process
  • MHA is currently not charged municipal rates and taxes, but the Life Right Endowment contract makes provision for such rates and taxes to be included in the Levy, should MHA be charged those at some future date
  • Some of the expenses which are not included in the Levy, but rather for the residents’ own account, would be domestic electricity, telephone, link to an internet service provider and insurance of personal movable possessions and vehicles


Assisted Living:

  • Please refer to the section headed Assisted Living/Bob Zeiss Bedsitters for a full description of all services and costs included in their monthly Levy
  • The Levy is payable monthly in advance, only via a bank debit order, and is reviewed during the annual Budget process
  • A small additional Levy is charged for the emergency alarm facility (a “panic button”, for medical and other emergencies) which is linked to a security service provider
  • MHA is currently not charged municipal rates and taxes, but the Agreement makes provision for such rates and taxes to be included in the Levy, should MHA be charged those at some future date
  • Some of the expenses which are not included in the Levy, but rather for the residents’ own account, would be personal consumables, telephone, link to an internet service provider and insurance of personal movable possessions and vehicles


Frail Care:

  • MHA provides appropriate nursing and caring services (but not to the extent where ongoing “24 hour” care is required)
  • The Levy is payable monthly in advance, only via a bank debit order, and is reviewed during the annual Budget process
  • All meals and teas are included
  • A laundry service, and daily cleaning of rooms and communal areas, is provided
  • For peace of mind of both residents and family members, medication is controlled by being pre-packed by a pharmacy in “blister pack” format, thus ensuring the required dosage is administered as prescribed
  • External medical attention/treatment and consumables such as (but not limited to) incontinent wear and oxygen are not included in the Levy, but are for residents’ own account