How do I enter an aged care facility?
To enter an aged care facility you require approval from a government Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). A team of experts will assess your care and health needs and advise on the level of services you require or whether you should enter an aged care facility. For details call any Commonwealth Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222.
After an approval has been received for either high care (former nursing home) or low care (former hostel), you will need to make an application to the home of your choice. The ACAT should be able to give you a list of homes in the locality of your choice.
As part of the application process, you will also need to have an asset assessment by either Centrelink or DVA. The facility of your choice should be able to direct you in how to go about this.
After an approval has been received for either high care (former nursing home) or low care (former hostel), you will need to make an application to the home of your choice. The ACAT should be able to give you a list of homes in the locality of your choice.
As part of the application process, you will also need to have an asset assessment by either Centrelink or DVA. The facility of your choice should be able to direct you in how to go about this.