Finding providers that meet your needs
Location, service offering, fit and availability are the first things to research when you are looking for an aged care provider. You can use the Find a provider tool on this website to find aged care providers in your area that meet your needs.
If you’d like to read specific advice for the type of care you are interested in, you can visit one of the following pages:
Visit the Find a provider tool to begin searching for providers.
Non government-funded providers
There may be situations where you need or prefer to use a provider that isn't funded by the Australian Government. For example, while you’re waiting for government-funded services to be available. Read more about your options on the non government-funded providers page.
Making sure they offer good quality care
Knowing that you will receive good quality care is an important consideration when choosing an aged care provider. But what should you expect from them? And how can you be sure an organisation will offer the best quality of care for you? The Quality section explains what good quality aged care looks like and how to find out if a provider is delivering quality care.
Every provider listed on this site is regulated by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and needs to meet a strict set of regulations and quality standards. So, the Find a provider tool is a great place to start searching.
If you are looking for a Home Care Package provider or aged care home, you will also see additional information on how they are performing.
Read more on finding good quality care.
Finding out how much it’s going to cost
There are a few factors that determine how much you pay for your aged care: the type of care you’re approved for, the provider you choose, and what you can afford.
All the providers listed in the Find a provider tool can provide you with government-subsidised care. This means the government will pay part or all of your costs, making it more affordable for you. Different providers have different charges, so it’s important to know what to look out for and how to negotiate costs.
There are different costs and fees for each type of care. Understanding these costs and how to work out your own costs can help you decide which provider is right for you.
Learn more about aged care costs.
