The Cost of Home Care Packages In Eltham
How much Home Care Packages cost depends on your financial situation. While the government subsidises the bulk of services, it still expects individuals with means to contribute some money.
If your budget is small or you have limited income, you will pay the “basic fee.” This is a fixed rate daily charge to receive services, regardless of what you use.
The “income-tested care fee” is an additional payment added to the basic fee. It increases with your pension (or any other sources of income).
Home Care Package Levels
The level of funding you receive from the government varies according to your Home Care Package tier. My Aged Care assesses your situation and physical/cognitive needs and then allocates funding it believes is appropriate.
Here are the funding levels available under the scheme:
- Home Care Package Level 1. Level 1 provides sufficient cash for one or two visits by carers daily. Many older people use it if they need social contact or slight assistance to live independently (such as light housework).
- Home Care Package Level 2. Level 2 packages provide additional funding. Visiting carers can stay longer and do more in the home, such as cooking, washing up, gardening, or feeding pets. This service is for older adults who require more assistance around the house but can otherwise live independently.
- Home Care Package Level 3. The Level 3 Home Care Package provides significantly more funding for older adults with more extensive support requirements. Services may include transportation, support with personal care, and getting in and out of wheelchairs.
- Home Care Package Level 4. A Level 4 Home Care Package serves older adults with the most profound care requirements to remain independent, whether they live in SDA accommodation or not. It provides sufficient funding for comprehensive support activities, including transportation, assistance with social activities, specialist allied healthcare and more.
At Home Caring, we can help you apply for Aged Care Home Care Packages in Eltham. Once you have funding, you can use it to pay for any services you require from us.
Why Choose Home Caring
Whether you need a Level 1 or Level 4 Aged Care Package, Home Caring is here to support you. Our team has extensive training across various care-related disciplines, allowing us to enable you (or your loved one) to continue living independently in the home you love.
For example, Home Caring’s carers have specialist training in dementia care. Our team can manage cognitive decline while offering the highest quality of life possible.
When working with us, you have full control over your schedule. If there’s a service you want to change, call your Case Manager or change it via the online portal. It’s as simple as that.
Talk to us today if you want to learn more about Home Care Packages and when you should apply.
