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While some people move seamlessly into residential aged care as part of a plan, sometimes the move is triggered by an unexpected event which can lead to hasty decisions.
Planning ahead and talking with your family about where you’d like to live and the associated financial aspects will make a big difference when the times comes to move.
There are five steps to follow:
1. Get your care needs assessed
Before you can move into a facility you will need to have your lifestyle and health needs assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) member.
You will be asked a series of questions to determine your care needs and whether you require full time residential care or another type of care.
2. Find an aged care home
All facilities are different so doing your homework on which may be most suitable to your needs is important. ACAT can provide you with a list of aged care homes in your area.
They can be contacted on aged 1800 200 422.
An alternative resource is the My Aged Care website at www.myagedcare.gov.au.
3. Work out the costs
Aged care costs can be partially funded by the government, you may need to pay a number of different fees depending on your financial situation when entering care.
4. Apply for your place
A separate application will need to be completed for each facility and you may have to be put on a waiting list before a suitable room becomes available.
5. Move in
Prior to moving into your new home, you will be provided with an Accommodation Agreement which outlines the terms of your residency, your rights and responsibilities and the rights and responsibilities of the facility you are moving into.
This generally needs to be signed within a 28 day period of entering care.
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