To live in a Residential Aged Care Facility, a person must first consult and be assessed by a member of your local Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). This is a health care professional in the area of Senior’s Care. The ACAT assessment is provided by the Government free of charge.

An ACAT assessment is an evaluation by a member of your local Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). ACAT is responsible for deciding who is eligible for placement in an Aged Care Facility and if you are entitled to received subsidised Aged Care. The assessment involves investigating a person’s mental, physical and social situation.

You may contact ACAT directly by visiting http://www.myagedcare.gov.au for contact details of your local ACAT, or the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 200 422. Your local doctor may also assist you in arranging an ACAT assessment.

Once you have been assessed, the ACAT will provide you with an Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) and you are ready to find a Residential Aged Care Facility that suits your needs and requirements.

If you already have an ACCR, because you were assessed to receive care in your home, please talk to the friendly staff at The Shoreline who will determine if this same assessment is suitable for entry into residential care.

It is important to understand all the fees involved when accessing home care services. You may wish to talk to an accountant or a financial advisor who specialises in Aged Care Services to receive advice in relation to these costs and your specific situation.

The cost to accessing home care services will vary depending on your individual circumstances. Many clients are eligible for Government subsidies which our staff can help provide you with further information on. The fees & services available are outlined in the Schedule of Services and Fees tab below.

There are four parts to Home Care Package fees:

1. A package management fee that is deducted from your package amount, which includes the administration and other costs related to managing the funds within your package
2. A care management fee that is deducted from your package amount, which includes the care planning, registered nurse check ins, clinical assessments and other costs related to providing care oversight.
3. A client contribution fee, which some providers decide to charge to the client. The Shoreline Community Care does not at this time charge any additional fee directly to the client unless requested by the client.
4. An income tested fee, as determined by the Government, this fee is applicable to those who have income above a government assessed threshold.

Please contact us to obtain more detailed information on the fees and charges at The Shoreline.

Our fees schedule can be downloaded here: Guide to fees and charges

You may also visit the Government website www.myagedcare.gov.au

At this time The Shoreline Community Care does not have approval for providing CHSP services due to the upcoming changes expected by the government. Until further information is released on the new community care systems, The Shoreline Community Care can only provide government funded services under Home Care Package system.

The Shoreline supports all its residents to access the care they want; in the manner they choose. The Shoreline supports Voluntary Assisted Dying decisions and enables its residents to access the service as per legislated requirements in NSW.