A simple process to make the search for an aged care home easier
Get the location right
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Finding nearby aged care providers can be as simple as a quick search.
Utilise our user-friendly map to discover care providers located close to the family home. This convenient feature is particularly beneficial for the remaining spouse, enabling easy and regular visits.
It’s a straightforward solution to ensure loved ones are never too far away.
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There are times when it's most practical to move a parent to a location that facilitates easier visits from children, family, or friends.
This might mean choosing an aged care facility that is some distance from their former home.
Such a decision, while significant, ensures that your loved ones are within a convenient distance for regular, supportive visits, fostering continued family connections and support.
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We have placed every aged care home on a straightforward and easy-to-use map. This allows you to begin your search by quickly identifying the most conveniently located aged care providers.
With just a few clicks, you can explore options near you, simplifying the first step in finding the right care for your loved ones.
Compare and make contact
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The government Aged Care Star Ratings offer an unbeatable opportunity to compare aged care provider quality.
The depth and timeliness of this information is the best resource for Australians making an assessment of the quality of residential aged care providers.
On our aged care map we show the overall rating for each provider.
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We can help you compare an aged care provider against other providers in the region with an easy to use list using Government Quality Ratings.
Not only can you compare how providers rank in individual categories, you can also check which providers have been improving their ratings, and which providers have been downgraded.
By tracking the quarterly release of Star Ratings Data we help our clients make informed comparisons, and track changes in quality while loved ones are in care.
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Every aged care provider has a contact number on the myagedcare website, and this will be your best way to take the next step in assessing whether this provider is right for your loved one.
In June 2022, the average occupancy rate of aged care providers Australia wide was 86%.
Availability of an aged care place may be more straightforward than you think, and is subject to change.
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A simple internet search for aged care homes will give you a list of places that have paid to be high in the results.
You may also come across lists that are dominated by “premium” aged care homes.
This is not going to help you make an unbiased assessment of quality.
Also be wary of “free” placement services. They need to be paid, and this may mean their advice works more for them than for your loved one.
Work out affordability
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Sifting through countless tools, regulations, and procedures can be overwhelming. This not only consumes precious time but also diverts attention from what truly matters – caring for your loved one.
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Expert help is needed to cut through a complex financial story at a time of high emotion and stress.
Any help to alleviate the complexity of this process is going to save time and reduce the stress of an already emotional and difficult situation.
We help you understand affordability.
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With nearly two decades of expertise, and having guided hundreds of Australians through the financial intricacies of transitioning to aged care, we're your trusted partner.
Let us steer you through, ensuring you make informed aged care decisions with absolute confidence.
Learn more
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Trusted Information
The Government Aged Care Star rating system offers a transformative insight into individual aged care home quality.
We have taken this information and organised it in a way that will allow you to easily compare and understand the aged care providers in your area.
No sponsored ads, premium listings or hidden commisions.
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Your local options
By organising data into areas you can compare your most conveniently located care providers against other providers in the area, as well as get an overall understanding of cost.
A preferred aged care provider may be located a short distance from a spouse or between family members who want to easily and regularly visit.
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Rank by what is important
The “Overall Star Rating” - is a good start to compare overall quality on your area.
You may also be interested to look at other ratings - like quality and staffing.
By understanding how aged care homes compare you can make sure you ask the right questions when taking a closer look
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Sort your way
There are other ways to organise the data - by considering Refundable Accomodation Deposit (RAD) in your area, you may be able to get an understanding of the higher and lower cost options.
You can also sort by suburb or postcode to look more closely at options in a specific area.
Gain control of the information available to you.