Tell me about the accommodation types available in residential aged care facilities?
High Care Facilities (Nursing Home) is provided for people with very complex care needs and for those dependent on staff for assistance with activities of daily living including showering, dressing and eating.
Low Care (Hostel) is provided for people who have varying care needs, but who can still function relatively independently in many areas.
Ageing in Place
Ageing in place is offered by some low care facilities to allow those whose needs increase to high level care are able to stay in their current location and access additional high care services.
Extra services
Some aged care facilities allow you to pay a higher fee for additional benefits. These may include a higher standard of accommodation and/or additional services. Since these vary, it is best to find out more directly from the facility of your choice.
Low Care (Hostel) is provided for people who have varying care needs, but who can still function relatively independently in many areas.
Ageing in Place
Ageing in place is offered by some low care facilities to allow those whose needs increase to high level care are able to stay in their current location and access additional high care services.
Extra services
Some aged care facilities allow you to pay a higher fee for additional benefits. These may include a higher standard of accommodation and/or additional services. Since these vary, it is best to find out more directly from the facility of your choice.