Aged Care Placement Specialists

Are you searching for a quality Aged Care Home for your loved one ?

Finding your way through the residential aged care maze is not easy and usually stressful.
With the likely introduction of aged care reforms and many new options to consider, it is even more smarter to seek experienced advice.
Make your task easier by having an experienced team and dedicated specialist with you for each step through the aged care placement journey.

Do you need help with aged care placement?

Expert Guidance, Support and Peace of Mind

Aged Care Connect have been helping families with entry to residential aged care, supported residential services, serviced apartments and assisted living since 2002, and have serviced more than 3,000 families through the process of residential care placement.

Are you overwhelmed by the aged care placement process ?

To fully understand the quality of care, accommodation and lifestyle services available you will need to complete detailed research and you will need time available to get that all done. What are the steps required to achieve the best placement for your elderly loved one ?

How can you be sure that the care and accommodation option selected is the best alternative ?

Placing your elderly loved one into any aged care home should never be left to chance or done in a hurry. We have already completed the research and have the information you need. We have been through the process many hundreds of times - and you will benefit from our experience and knowledge.

How do you choose between residential aged care options ?

Choosing between the available aged care homes and making the right decision can be daunting.
What is the quality of care at each home?
Are there worthwhile activity programs available?
Is the aged care home within my family budget?
Should I take a vacancy just because it is there - or will I forever regret my hasty decision ?

There are many aspects to consider; so choosing the right aged care home for your family can quickly become overwhelming for a beginner or the unwary.

Testimonials

Thanks again for your help in securing the room. We could see the relief in Mum’s face when she arrived at her room. Once she was dressed in street wear, not hospital wear, she seemed more confident and hopefully in time most if not all of the confidence she had before she entered hospital will return.
Andrea Lewis | Nov 2020

Thank you once again for everything. I am sleeping much better now, not having to worry about my Father's financial situation (at the aged care home) as much. What you have done is give me peace of mind that he can afford the extra odd bill . I will be very happy to recommend your services.
Karen Di N. | Oct 2020

Thank you for the amazing job you've done for us. We cannot express enough what your assistance meant to us. You were a special blessing sent from heaven. Liz, I know we could never have managed without you. Our thanks and love to you both.
Gwen and Brian Newell | Sep 2020

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The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) will be reducing to 4.01% pa from 1st October 2021

Finding your way through the aged care placement maze

Many families have told us that finding quality aged care for their elderly loved one was like "navigating a maze", but it really doesn't have to be that way.

Our dedicated aged care placement specialists will help you with all aged care placement activities; you will:

have a single point of contact for the complete aged care placement process,
reduce the possibility of mistakes being made,
save your time and effort,
minimise the cost of accommodation,
make a more informed decison,
and reduce your stress level.

Understanding your Options

We research and explain the available options based upon your detailed family needs and requirements. We can explain how aged care financials are calculated so that you are fully informed.

How much will care cost?
Will we need to sell the home?
What refundable deposit is payable?
What ongoing fees are payable?
Can we afford ongoing expenses?

Arranging Home Care Assistance

Whether you have a Home Care Package, NDIS funding or need private home care services - we can arrange home care assistance and supports for you to make sure you remain independent at home for as long as possible.

Need maintenance to your home?
Need assistance to appointments?
Assistance with preparing meals?
Need some companionship?

Securing Respite Care Placement

Respite Care can give you the chance to de-stress, restore your physical and mental energy, and keep your life in balance. Aged Care Connect can help you to arrange respite in an emergency.

We can also talk to you about local day-care activities that may be available for the person you care for. We can secure the best available respite care placement in your preferred location.

Securing Permanent Care Placement

Whether the person you care for is physically frail, has been diagnosed with dementia or just cannot cope on their own anymore - it may be time to discuss your family needs with one of our caring specialists. We can secure the best available permanent care placement in your preferred location.

Negotiating Residential Accommodation Fees

Avoid paying more for residential care than you need to! With occupancy levels at historical lows, Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD's) and additional service fees have never been more negotiable. We have been saving money for our family clients for many years. Talk to us if you wish to save on the RAD expenditure.

Completing Centrelink / DVA Forms

We complete all of the necessary Centrelink / DVA forms (SA457 and SA485) and answer any questions about implications for Commonwealth pensions.

We can also advise of strategies when a husband and wife are considering residential care together.

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Depression is an illness. Just like the flu, depression can leave a person physically exhausted and unable to cope with everyday life. Don’t belittle your loved one’s depression by telling him to “snap out of it.” pic.twitter.com/gLYdwUKi3H
— aged care connect (@agedcareconnect) August 9, 2021

Individualised Placement Plan

An individual placement plan is developed for each of our family clients.

The placement plan contains detailed client requirements and family preferences, shortlist of suitable facilities and a timetable of work completed and planned to achieve the successful placement outcome.

Our family clients can request the current status of the tasks on the plan. This formal approach helps with communication between all interested parties, including social workers in the hospital.

We also request feedback from families of our services and where we can continually improve and revise our service for future family clients.

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My mother used to stand in front of greeting card racks and weep when she read the messages inside of Mother’s Day cards. She cried because she felt sad and guilty for not loving her own mother. pic.twitter.com/8N2e3cRZaF
— aged care connect (@agedcareconnect) August 9, 2021

Residential Care Placement Partners

Over the years, Aged Care Connect has worked with many a large number of aged care providers, including aged care homes that are:

located in all States and Territories.
Not-For-Profit (NFP) and Private Sector.
ASX listed providers with large numbers of aged care homes to Single family-owned aged care homes.
Homes that specialise in dementia care.
Homes that specialise in care for younger persons.
Homes with greater than 150 residents.
Smaller Homes with around 50 residents and with a community feel.
Homes that focus on specific cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Homes that focus on specific religious and faith-based needs.
Homes that focus on low means and financially disadvantaged residents.
Homes that are LGBTIQ friendly.

Our experience and detailed knowledge means that we can perfectly match the aged care home to your family care needs, location requirements, financial situation and personal preferences.

Residential Care Partners

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