Platinum Retirement Solutions specialise in short term respite care placements for a loved one who is usually cared for at home. There are numerous respite care options available and it may be challenging finding the most suitable one for your current care situation.

Whether you are going on holiday, are struggling to balance work, family and friends or are suddenly unable to care for your loved one for a short period of time, whatever the reason may be, we can assist you with finding the most suitable care package to allow you to be independent while your primary carer takes a short break.

What is Respite Care

Residential respite is short-term accommodation in a residential aged care facility for people requiring temporary alternate care arrangements. It is designed to help carers continue in their caring role by a providing a ‘break’ from caring.

Let Us Help You

With over 40 years experience in the industry, Platinum Retirement Solutions will listen to your concerns and requirements and help you find the best solution to your individual respite needs. We will work with you, your family and your carer directly and present the choices that will best suit everyone’s values, lifestyles and needs.

Our respite services is able to offer:

• Choice of appropriate facilities for the person receiving care.

• Information on respite bed availability and confirmation of booking.

• Assistance with organising aspects of respite care e.g. medication requirements and information on pension entitlements etc.

Eligibility for Respite in an Aged Care Facility (Residential Respite Care)

In order to be eligible for respite care in an aged care facility the applicant will need to have an “Aged Care Client Record” (ACAT Assessment) with approval for either low or high care. The Aged Care Client Record is compiled upon the conclusion of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Assessment.
An ACAT Assessment is a free service and there is no obligation placed upon the applicant to comply with the recommendations noted by the Assessor on the completed assessment. However, we highly recommend that the recommendations made by the assessor are adhered to.

Eligibility for residential respite care is 63 days each financial year (1 July – 30 June). The carer allowance is not affected unless more than 63 days’ respite in each financial year is taken.

Costs

The cost of residential respite care, known as the “Basic Daily Fee”, in a residential aged care facility is 85% of the single aged pension. The “Basic Daily Fee” is increased in line with increases to the Australian aged pension.
The Australian aged pension is reviewed in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) twice annually, that is, on 20 March and again on 20 September.

If you are a veteran gold card holder you may be eligible for funding assistance.

Benefits of Respite Care

• Reduce stress

• Allows time for rest and relaxation

• Allows time to focus on relationships with other family and friends

• Regular breaks will assist you to continue in your caring role and can help ensure your physical and mental health is maintained.

For the Person Receiving Care

• Increases independence

• Provides the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends

• Organised activities are available for those wishing to participate.

From beginning to end we will assist you every step of the way so you can make an informed decision.

Call us today on 02 4369 8825 or 0419 532 892  to make a booking for a no obligation consultation or to discuss how we can help you.