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Aged Care Guide
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2021
The next step
Aged care homes
After being approved by an ACAT for Government funded residential care, you may begin looking for your future home. You can do this yourself or you can hire a placement consultant who can make the job much easier for you. It is important to know and understand the types of homes available in your area as this may affect the cost and services you receive.
Homes and their services
Aged care homes provide accommodation ranging from single rooms with ensuites to rooms with shared bathroom facilities. They must provide specified care and services to all residents at no additional cost. Services that must be provided at no additional charge for all residents who need them irrespective of their level of care needs, include: basic accommodation and related services general laundry and cleaning services
maintenance of buildings and grounds utilities such as electricity and water
staff on call to provide emergency assistance assistance with personal care
assistance with mobility and communication
assistance in obtaining specialised therapy services or a health practitioner service meals, including special diets
toiletry goods such as towels, soap and toilet paper
Hellenic Community Aged Care is north of Perth City, adjacent to St Andrew’s Estate, on major bus and transport routes. Home to 92 permanent residents with 4 respite places.
• All single rooms with ensuite • Secure wing • Wide corridors • Internal courtyards and gardens
• 24 hour personal care • Therapeutic programs • Meals are prepared at the facility
2B Hellenic Dr, Dianella WA 6059
Phone: (08) 9376 5830
Email: reception@hcwa.org
www.hcwa.org
support for people with cognitive impairment like dementia social and recreational activities rehabilitation support
Additional services as appropriate to individual care needs where a fee may apply include: goods to assist with toileting and continence aids
therapy services such as speech therapy, podiatry, occupational, recreational and physiotherapy
registered nurses to assess, plan and manage care, including complex pain or wound management, palliative care program, special feeding, dialysis and oxygen therapy For people with dementia, it is important to ask a home whether it offers separate or secure dementia specific units or wings. Some nursing homes may have a secure garden area specifically designed for people with dementia, which is generally attached to the secure dementia unit. There are homes that cater to a specific cultural and linguistic group or may offer culturally appropriate services. See pages 150 –152 for a list of culturally appropriate care homes and services g.
