A Residential Aged Care Facility is a Nursing Home or an Aged Care Home. It’s just a different way some people talk about Aged Care Homes – somewhere where there’s help all the time.
If you need help finding the right Residential Aged Care Facility or understanding their fees and services give us a call on 13 13 00.
Yes, these are called Supported Residential Services. They don’t receive government subsidies so they’re funded in full by residents’ fees.
Residents may still be able to access some government help if they’re in a Supported Residential Service. Speak to CareAbout about your unique situation. Simply give us a call on 13 13 00.
Supported Residential Services are private Aged Care Homes. Supported Residential Services don’t receive government subsidies.
Many people find they need help finding the right care options for their specific circumstances. If you need help CareAbout can help. Save yourself time and uncertainty by speaking to one of our Care Advisers and get expert help at ZERO cost. Simply give us a call on 13 13 00.
There’s loads to consider in choosing an Aged Care Home. The area, the services, the price of the room! CareAbout can connect you with experts who can tour homes with you and help you to find the right match.
Read more on What to look for in an Aged Care Home here.
Like Care at Home there’s different fees at different homes and different fees depending on your unique situation. It’s a bit confusing.
In short there’s three ways to pay for your room.
Yes, it’s confusing. So if you’re unsure of how much you can afford or the best way to pay for an Aged Care Home speak to a professional. CareAbout can talk you through the options and connect your with an expert who can estimate your fees and even give you advice on how to structure your finances to make the most of government subsidies.
Read about the costs in our article Aged Care Costs.
In addition to the bond or daily accommodation fee you also have to pay a Means Tested Fee. Centrelink works out how much you need to pay. You can access the means tested fee at Centrelink here.
Yes, it the costs can get a bit tricky. Different aged care providers charge different fees and then there’s the government fees. See our simple table Care At Home Costs Explained for a clear explanation.
Centrelink works out the amount you need to pay as an Income Tested Fee. You can find an income assessment form here.
Or contact CareAbout and they can connect you with experts who will estimate all of your fees and even give you advice on how to structure your finances to make the most of government subsidies.
Back to fees. Did we mention aged care is complex? See our easy-to-understand table Care at Home Costs Explained.
And, in short yes and no. It depends on the care provider but they can charge around $10 per day regardless of your situation.
Yes and yes. Care providers can charge an administration fee of 40% and many do. Make sure you’ve done your research so you find a care provider that’s right for you and you’re getting value for money.
CareAbout has done the research for you – call us to compare the fees and values of our care providers.
Most people in Australia would prefer to stay in their own home than move into an Aged Care Home. The government supports both situations and is increasingly shifting funding to care at home.
