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.
It can be hard to know what the right decision is. And yes, everyone’s situation is unique. Many people find they need help to work out the best way to care for a loved one.
CareAbout has aged care experts who can help guide you through the maze of options and work out the right path for your mum and your family.
We’re lucky that the government helps to fund the cost of aged care. Everyone over the age of 65 years is entitled to some help. And yes, everyone is expected to contribute to the cost of aged care.
If you choose to access government subsidies you need to start by calling My Aged Care. My Aged Care will walk you through the steps you need to take, starting with a face – to – face assessment of your loved one’s needs.
My Aged Care will also guide you through the fees you will need to contribute to the costs of care. You can then choose how you want to spend the government subsidies – this may mean support to stay at home or moving into an Aged Care Home.
There is a delay of up to 8 weeks to access government subsidies. If you need help earlier you can pay for care directly.
If you need help now, CareAbout can talk you through the fees and services of our different partners so you can compare aged care value and service offerings.
