The Commonwealth Department of Social Services establishes the residency fees, which are determined by a resident’s assets and income.
The fees do not cover optional items and prescription medications. (Specific details are available upon request.) We send out a fortnightly bill to each resident to ensure their accounts are minimised.
The Government Charge Schedule can be found on the Australian Department of Social Services website.
Types of fees aged care residents may be asked to pay at Adventist Care:
Residents are encouraged to manage their own financial affairs or appoint another person to do so. In the case where there is no one suitable to be appointed, The Public Trustee can be contacted to act on the resident’s behalf.
The Department of Social Services must approve a resident’s admission to a care facility in order for that resident to attract a Government care subsidy. A health assessment through the Department of Health and Aged Care (AN-ACC/ACCR) by an authorised and qualified practitioner, an Assets Declaration from Centrelink, and a completed Pre-Entry Pack are all required before admission can occur. Please go to our How to Apply page for more information.
Let us answer your questions and clear your worries so you can make informed decisions about your care and well-being. Reach out to us or schedule a visit to experience our warm and caring environment first-hand.
