5 steps to Entry into Residential Aged Care

This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it. Included is information on legal matters, respite care, specific help and much more.

There are 5 steps that you need to follow if you would like to move into an aged care home:

1. assessing your eligibility
2. finding a home
3. working out the cost
4. applying, and
5. moving and settling in.

You can download a copy of the booklet from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing website or order a copy through the Aged and Community Care Information Line on 1800 500 853. Available are the checklist, form, booklet and information sheets.