While an individual’s financial situation doesn’t affect their eligibility to live in a Government-subsidised aged care home, it will impact the amount they need to pay. Eligibility for residential aged care is based on need, determined through an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) health assessment. To be eligible for residential aged care, individuals must be unable to live independently at home.
While an individual’s financial situation doesn’t affect their eligibility to live in a Government-subsidised aged care home, it will impact the amount they need to pay. Eligibility for residential aged care is based on need, determined through an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) health assessment. To be eligible for residential aged care, individuals must be unable to live independently at home.
Upon inquiry, individuals will need to provide their Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) form or reference number, which will confirm their eligibility for residential aged care. To access eligibility details please contact My Aged Care.
The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is made up of medical, nursing and allied health professionals who visit individuals and their families in their home to better understand the level of care a person might require. Applications for an ACAT assessment can be submitted through My Aged Care.
Once eligibility confirmation is received, individuals and their families can begin contacting residential aged care providers to find a home that best suits their lifestyle and needs.
Once eligibility confirmation is received, individuals and their families can begin contacting residential aged care providers to find a home that best suits their lifestyle and needs.
To help us understand your requirements please call your preferred home to arrange a tour and Facility Managers will assist you to understand the process and requirements for moving into residential aged care.
Tours take at least an hour and are a great opportunity to understand the care and social services available at a particular home. After the tour, our admission partnering service will contact you to answer any questions you may have about the costs associated with residential aged care.
It is helpful for our team to fully understand a future resident’s health and care needs and we encourage families to provide up to date medical history from medical specialists. We recommend residents maintain connections with existing medical practitioners to support continuity of care.
