What is Residential Aged Care?
Understanding what is Residential Aged Care.
A residential aged care home providers permanent accommodation and 24-hour personalised care to older people, usually 65 years and older, who need support because they can no longer live independently.
The types of care offered include nursing, personal care and health care to ensure that residents receive the daily care they need to live a safe and comfortable life with the support of professional and qualified care workers.
Finding the right Residential Care home is important. So take your time and consider what you like and need.
We can arrange a tour of an Ibis Care home so that you can get a feel for the home and the community.
How to access aged care
Here are steps to get you started on your aged care journey.
- Check your eligibility for Residential Aged Care.
- Have an Assessment done by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
- Arrange to visit an Ibis Care home and meet the people who will care for you.
- Discuss the costs and fees, and seek financial advice.
- Submit your admission paperwork.
- We look forward to welcoming you to Ibis Care and helping you to settle in to your new home.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What is Residential Aged Care
How do I make an application for aged care accommodation?
There are 3 steps to making a residential aged care application.
- Obtain an Aged Care Assessment
- Complete an Application Form
- Return Your Aged Care Application Form
How are the accommodation costs arranged?
The amount you may be asked to pay for your accommodation will be one of the following:
- No Accommodation Costs – If your income and assets are below a certain amount, the Australian Government will pay your accommodation costs.
- An ‘Accommodation Contribution’ – If you need to pay for part of your accommodation, the Australian Government will pay the rest.
- An ‘Accommodation Payment’ – If you need to pay for the full cost of your accommodation, you will need to negotiate a room price with your aged care provider.
What is an ACAT Assessment?
ACAT stands for Aged Care Assessment Team. This government team provide a free service to accurately assess an individual’s current situation that may include any specific health concerns, or other individual needs they may have.
To receive care at any government subsidised residential aged care facility, individuals must undergo an ACAT Assessment.
What do the different fees mean?
There are various kinds of fees you may be asked to pay when you move into aged care. An explanation of each is below:
- Basic Daily Fee
- Means Tested Fee
- Accommodation Costs
- Other Fees e.g Extra Services
Contact us to give you an outline of fees based on the service or home you are considering.
Can pets come to live?
No. Pets cannot come to live in the aged care accommodation with you, however they can visit the home.
Am I allowed to enquire about aged care on behalf of an older person?
Even if you are that person’s partner or direct relative, it’s very important that we know you have consent to speak and request information on their behalf. To do this, you need to register as a representative or agent with My Aged Care.
If, for any reason, the older person is unable to give consent, you may need to become an authorised representative. This requires legal documentation to set up.
