There is so much information you need to understand when going into Aged Care regarding the fee structure, collating the appropriate paperwork, having the knowledge of which facilities have the appropriate care to manage your loved ones needs, which properties are reputable and have availability not forgetting the complex jargon associated with Aged Care.
Some of the important terminology associated with Aged Care:
ACAT: Is an assessment which approves an older persons care needs to determine their level of care
ACAS: Is a team of Aged Care professionals Government service which assesses an older persons care needs to determine their level of care
ACFI: is an allocation of Australian Government subsidy to residential aged care providers.
RAD: (REFUNDABLE ACCOMMODATION DEPOSIT) This is a lump sum payment which is fully refundable at point of entry to Aged Care
DAP: (DAILY ACCOMMODATION PAYMENT) This is a daily payment paid periodically ie monthly. This payment is not a refundable
MEANS TESTED FEE: This is an additional charge relating to your income and assets. A Combined Income and Asset Assessment form needs to be filled out prior to moving to Aged Care.