Home Care Packages Sunshine Coast

How much Home Care Packages on the Sunshine Coast cost can differ, as it depends on how much support you need, the type of care you're accessing, and your financial situation. Home Care Packages are funded by the Australian Government, which subsidises the cost and makes it much more affordable for seniors.

If you are eligible for a Home Care Package, you may be asked to contribute to the cost of your services through three different fees:

• A basic daily fee – this fee is set by the government as a proportion of the single basic age pension, and differs based on the level of Home Care Package you are receiving. Not all Home Care Package providers ask you to pay a basic daily fee, so find out if a provider charges this fee when researching your options.
• An income tested care fee – you might have to pay this fee on top of your Home Care Package funding on the Sunshine Coast, depending on your financial situation. This fee is based on an income assessment. Full pensioners do not pay an income tested fee. You can use the fee estimator tool on the My Aged Care website to find out if you need to pay an income tested fee, and what amount it might be. There is annual and lifetime cap that applies to this fee, and once you reach it, you cannot be asked to pay any more.
• Additional fees – some care providers may charge additional fees for services that are not covered by the package, such as certain equipment or supplies.

Home Care Packages aim to assist people who wish to age in their homes by providing a coordinated set of services to meet their needs. To cater for different needs, there are four levels available, each one providing a different amount of funding for services.

Home Care Package Level 1 on the Sunshine Coast – this entry-level form of support is suitable for people with basic care needs. It provides a small amount of funding for basic services such as domestic assistance, meal preparation, grocery shopping, social activities, gardening assistance, transport and personal care. Getting this support can make it easier to stay at home, and even help prevent prematurely moving into an aged care facility or residential care centres.

Home Care Package Level 2 on the Sunshine Coast – this is the most common level of care in the Home Care Packages program. Suitable for seniors with low-level care needs, level 2 provides a moderate amount of funding for services such as personal care, independent living aids, basic care equipment, nursing and allied health services, meal preparation, and assistance with mobility. It can be adjusted as your situation changes, and you need more services.

Home Care Package Level 3 on the Sunshine Coast – this level of care is suited to seniors who have intermediate care needs, but don’t quite require complex care. This could meal daily support for personal care, medication management, nursing services, home modifications (e.g. installing safety rails in your home), social support, allied health therapies and domestic assistance. A level 3 package also provides funding for specialist services such as dementia care, complex nursing care, hearing and vision services, or care for cognitive needs.

Home Care Package Level 4 on the Sunshine Coast – this is the highest level of care in the program, and is suitable for people with high-level care needs. A Level 4 Home Care Package provides the maximum hours of care, and includes a wide range of services, such as continence management, complex care, clinical care, 24-hour support, respite care, specialist care, and more.

Are you accessing a level 3 Home Care Package on the Sunshine Coast, or a Level 4 Home Care Package on the Sunshine Coast? We’re here to assist you. Our Sunshine Coast-based aged care workers and nurses provide quality services for seniors who want to live at home for as long as possible.

Offering a wide range of Home Care Package levels to suit every need on the Sunshine Coast, we’ll help you make the most of your funding, and support you to live life the way you want. For more information and aged care advice, please get in touch for a free consultation with our aged care experts.

An ACAT Assessment (Aged Care Assessment Team) is a one-on-one evaluation with a healthcare worker to determine what kind of government-funded care is best for your needs. You can apply for one through the My Aged Care website or by calling 1800 200 422. Someone can also apply on your behalf.

If you are eligible for an ACAT assessment, an assessor (generally a healthcare professional or social worker with aged care experience) will meet you in your home. They will chat to you about your health, what kinds of things you are struggling with, how you are going at performing daily activities such as bathing, dressing and cooking, what supports you already have in place (e.g. family members who provide care for you), and what type of aged care you might require in the future.

Here are some ways you can prepare for your ACAT assessment:

• Allow for around 60-90 minutes for the assessment, which takes place in your home
• Have you Medicare card handy
• Put together a contact list of any health professionals who you see, such as your GP
• Make a list of services you are currently accessing
• Consider whether you’d like a support person, such as a family member, to accompany you during the assessment
• You might like to make a list of any questions you have about aged care

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The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is an Australian Government-funded program that provides entry-level support services to older people who require some assistance to remain living independently at home. It provides support for daily tasks, such as domestic assistance, personal care, transport, and social support.

CHSP services are provided on a lower level than Home Care Packages. While Home Care Packages provide more extensive support and are tailored to the person’s individual needs, CHSP services are more general and may not meet the needs of seniors who require more intensive support.

To access CHSP services, you need to be assessed by the Regional Assessment Service (RAS), which determines the level of support you require, and the types of services that will be most beneficial to you. The RAS assessment is less comprehensive than an ACAT assessment for a Home Care Package.

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Yes, you can change Home Care Package providers at any time if you are not satisfied with the services provided by your current provider, move to a different location, or if you find another Home Care Package provider who can better meet your needs.

Here are the steps to change your Home Care Package provider:

1. Get in touch with your new provider, and let them know that you want to change to their services. They will be able to guide you through the process, if needed

2. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and let them know that you want to change providers. They will ask you for some information and will then send you a referral code.

3. Pass the referral code on to the new provider, who will use it to access your My Aged Care record and arrange a time to meet with you to discuss your care needs.

4. Let your current provider know that you are changing providers. They will then work with the new provider to ensure a smooth transition of your care. You ma

When you change providers, your Home Care Package funding will be transferred to your new provider. You will also need to sign a new service agreement with the new provider, which outlines the services they will provide and the fees you will be charged.

If you would like to change Home Care Package providers to Home Caring, we’re here to help. Our customer service team can guide you through the process so it’s as smooth as possible.

Home Care Packages are intended to help older Australians with everyday life, while enabling them to enjoy good health as they grow older. There is a wide range of aged care services you can access through a Home Care Package, including:

• Personal care for daily living (e.g. help with showering, grooming, getting dressed, toileting)
• Domestic assistance (e.g. help with the laundry, cleaning and household tasks)
• Grocery shopping assistance
• Meal preparation to help you eat well
• Transport service to appointments and community events
• Therapies from allied health professionals (e.g. physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry)
• Aged health care at home (e.g. wound care, catheter care, services for special conditions)
• Complex care for high needs
• 24-hour round the clock care and overnight stays
• Respite care to give family members a break
• Home modifications (e.g. installing railings, special lighting or ramps in your home)
• Garden and home maintenance to help you live safely at home
• Mobility equipment and assistive technology
• Social support such as outings, companionship and regular community activities
• Palliative care assistance and support for families
• Bereavement care
• Exercise, mental health care and wellbeing
• Continence management
• Restorative care
• Support for people with dementia
• Nursing care to manage medical conditions

Do you require a level 3 aged care package on the Sunshine Coast, or a level 4 aged care package on the Sunshine Coast? As care service providers, Home Caring has been caring for seniors on the Sunshine Coast for many years. With teams of experienced and dedicated carers, we can help you with daily life, so you can live independently and age positive in your own home. For more information on our care solutions and care staff, please get in touch to chat to our support team.

Home Caring provides Home Care Packages across Australia, in major cities and regional areas in Queensland, Southern and Northern New South Wales, Canberra, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Canberra.

Are you looking for a level 4 care package on the Sunshine Coast? We’re here to assist. Our teams of qualified carers and healthcare professionals provide care services & support based on your unique needs. For more information, please get in touch to chat to our support team.