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.

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.

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.

Call us today on 02 4369 8825 or 0419 532 892 to make an appointment for a no obligation consultation, or to simply discuss how we can help you or fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

Once you book your in home consultation we will send you a copy of our Essential Retirement Information Kit which is designed to provide you with a detailed summary about the retirement and aged care industry as well as the services and outcomes provided by Platinum Retirement Solutions. This informative brochure will help you prepare for our consultation.

Our top priority is the safety of our customers and staff, which means we have extra precautions in place. Visiting your home, we are provided with masks, gloves and plenty of hand sanitiser, and are carefully adhering to social distancing rules.