Applying for a place in an aged care home can be a streamline process if you know how.
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View transcript of video hereSummary of tasks in this section:
- How to create a shortlist of possible homes
- That you can apply to several homes at the same time
- How to arrange visits to aged care homes
- Questions to ask to help you make the best decisions
- How to apply to aged care homes
- How to make the best final decision
STEP 7.1
How do I create a shortlist of aged care homes?
When you begin searching the directory for an aged care home (nursing home), you should start with these basic...
STEP 7.2
Should I visit my shortlisted aged care homes?
Before you make any decisions, you should visit the homes in person. If you are looking for a home on behalf of...
STEP 7.3
What are the best questions to ask when you visit an aged care home?
Visiting the home is your opportunity to really get a sense of what it would be like to live there.
STEP 7.4
How do I apply to an aged care home?
Before you can be offered a place in a home, you need to formally apply.
STEP 7.5
What is the process of accepting a place in an aged care home?
When you are applying for a place in an aged care home (nursing home), you could, be offered a place in an aged care...
12 weeks
Time estimate to complete all of the tasks within this step, including all sub-steps.
