Caring for someone is a very rewarding job in so many ways, but it can also be quite difficult and sometimes even challenging. It’s not unusual for a full-time carer to feel that they need some time to themselves to ensure their own physical and emotional wellbeing.
Having a break not only ensures that full-time carers come back with a refreshed state of mind so that they can continue to provide the best quality care for their clients, but it also gives their clients an excellent opportunity to trial what it’s like to live in a Residential Care Facility.
Follow our 5 key steps to ensure that you have the correct information and documentation for application into Respite Care.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586-9400 to let us know how we can help.
If you are the primary carer of someone aged 65 years or over (50 years of over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders), or if you look after someone with care needs, you can qualify for services at our Care Home.
Respite Care provides temporary care for Seniors, providing an opportunity for their fulltime carers to have a break and recharge their batteries. Respite Care can be accessed for up to 9 weeks in a calendar year.
However, because the Australian Government subsidises a large range of Aged Care in Australia, before you can move into any subsidised Aged Care Home you need to have a comprehensive assessment to determine the level of care you need.
This comprehensive assessment is undertaken by an Aged Care Assessment team (ACAT) and is usually referred to as an ACAT Assessment.
9 facts you should know about ACAT Assessments (download pdf)
The Australian Government subsidises a range of Aged Care in Australia. If your personal circumstances allow, it is expected that you will also contribute to the cost of your care.
Fees are set by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services following a financial assessment on each resident by Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs.
There are two types of fees that you can expect to pay.
The basic daily care fee covers living costs like meals, utilities, cleaning and laundry. For some residents, this may be the only fee that is payable.
The maximum basic daily fee is 17.5 percent of the single person rate of the basic age pension.
This rate increases on March 20 and September 20 each year in line with changes to the Age Pension.
Our qualified staff at Bundaleer are also available to ensure a full understanding of services provided for fees paid and can be contacted on (02) 6586 9400.
Alternatively, My Aged Care can give your more information about Residential Aged Care fees. Call the My Aged Care contact Centre direct on 1800 200 422 or go to the My Aged Care website.
At Bundaleer our accounts are issued monthly to the nominated contact responsible for the payment.
For residents with less than the prescribed minimum assets, (currently $47,500) the Federal Government will pay Bundaleer a supplement and you will pay nothing.
For all other residents, depending on assets and income, bed fees may apply.
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), or a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) or a combination of both.
A Refundable Accommodation Deposit is paid as a lump sum while the Daily Accommodation Payment accrues daily and is payable monthly. Bundaleer also welcomes supported residents.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can. Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
Bundaleer has a Residential Care Home in Wauchope, our Cameron Street accommodation is an 84 bed facility featuring single rooms with ensuite, built-in wardrobe, tea making facilities with Registered Nurse Specialists and Care staff rostered on 24 hours a day.
Our Care Home has a wide range of services available, depending on the needs of our individual residents including:
See our brochure for a full list of Respite Care services (download pdf)
Interested in the food at our facilities? See our current menu (download pdf)
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586-9400 to let us know how we can help.
Everyone has the right to freedom and respect and the right to be treated fairly by others. Your rights do not diminish when you move into Respite Care, regardless of your physical or mental frailty or your ability to fully appreciate your rights.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586-9400 to let us know how we can help.
Admission to a Bundaleer Facility can only happen after an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment has been done, is current and approved.
With your ACAT in place, simply follow these 5 easy steps.
We appreciate that this can be an overwhelming time so the friendly staff at Bundaleer are only too happy to assist you in any way they can.
Call us on (02) 6586 9400 to let us know how we can help.
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We understand that you may have many questions about options that are available.
We’re here to help and would be happy to talk to you about all the options and what needs to happen next. Start the conversation today on (02) 6586 9400.