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Aged care homes, also known as residential aged care, provide 24-hour care and accommodation when you can no longer live at home. This may be because you need ongoing help with everyday tasks or health care to maintain your quality of life.
This service includes:
- accommodation
- administration associated with running the accommodation.
How it could help
- Providing safe and accessible accommodation with nearby care staff to help
- Living arrangements that are designed to meet your everyday needs
- Support for your health, wellbeing, social life, and safety
How can I access this service?
You can access this service if you have been approved for permanent residential care or short-term residential respite services, or through the Transition Care Program. Your aged care assessor determines your eligibility to access these programs and this service.
Aged care homes
Suitable for older people who can no longer live independently at home and need ongoing help with everyday tasks or health care. Also called residential aged care.
How this service is helping others
Mary decided the time was right for residential care
Mary's health and care needs were changing. She was struggling on her own at home and decided it was time to consider an aged care home. She contacted My Aged Care and requested an assessment.
How Abel found an aged care home that suited his care needs and cultural beliefs
After his partner passed away, Abel had managed with services through the Support at Home program. But after some time, he was struggling and decided to move into an aged care home. He contacted My Aged Care for help.
Roger and Elaine looked for little luxuries while receiving residential care
Roger and Elaine were enjoying retirement, but found it was getting too hard to look after the house and each other. They started looking into aged care homes and organised an aged care assessment through My Aged Care.
Find out if there are providers in your area who offer these services
How do I get assessed for services?
An aged care assessment determines whether you are approved to access services. Using our online tool, you can check if you meet the requirements for an assessment before you apply for one.