Aged care homes (nursing homes) are run by a variety of organisations and companies that are referred to as aged care service providers. They can include Faith based/religious organisations, Community organisations, Charities, Publicly listed companies and Health insurers. These can all be aged care providers. State governments (in regional and remote areas where aged care homes are often integrated with the local hospital and other health-related services). Commonwealth Government funding is available for aged care providers, as long as they meet the funding and accreditation criteria and act within other Australian laws.