Clinical care in an aged care home focuses on maintaining your health, managing existing conditions, and preventing complications. It involves regular health monitoring, medication management, and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure you receive appropriate medical attention, when needed. Every aged care home will have a mix of staff that deliver care to their residents, based on needs and the type of care provided.
This service includes:
- nursing
- medication management
- rehabilitation, Allied health and fitness therapy
- care and service plan oversight
- dementia and cognitive management.
How it could help
- Maintaining your health
- Managing existing conditions
- Preventing complications from medical conditions
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.
Transition care
How this service is helping others
Mary decided the time was right for residential care
How Abel found an aged care home that suited his care needs and cultural beliefs
Roger and Elaine looked for little luxuries while receiving residential care
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.