Home Care Packages

As you get older, your in-home care needs may increase. For example, you might need help moving around the home or finishing household chores.

That’s where Home Care Packages in South Australia can help. These subsidies reduce the cost of care at home, allowing you to remain independent for longer.

Home Care Packages: How They Work

Home Care Packages are government-funded services tailored to your requirements. The state provides finances to registered Home Care Package providers, like Home Caring, reducing the private cost of care significantly.

The first step is to check your eligibility for these subsidies. My Aged Care Home Care Packages have a checker on their website that we can help you complete. Once you fill it in, you can apply for a formal assessment by a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).

During the assessment, independent assessors will evaluate your care needs, medical situation, and income. Then, they will use this information to determine the Home Care Package you should receive.

Officials may place you on a waiting list, depending on the results of their findings. Individuals with more profound care requirements get higher priority.

If you are already receiving Aged Care Home Care Packages from another provider, don’t worry. We can switch you to Home Caring so you can start benefiting from our services immediately.

What Is The Cost of Home Care Packages in South Australia?

Home Care Packages are free. How much funding you receive depends on the ACAT assessment. The more profound your needs and the lower your income, the more financial assistance you will receive.

Various Home Care Package levels are available in South Australia, providing different funding levels. Here’s what you can expect:

• Home Care Package Level 1. ACAT targets Level 1 Home Care Packages for individuals with minimal care needs. Individuals in this category may need once-or-twice-a-day social support or help with housework. These individuals are mostly independent.
• Home Care Package Level 2. The Level 2 Home Care Package is for individuals requiring more frequent visits and help with personal care, cooking, and cleaning. However, they are unlikely to live in SDA accommodation.
• Home Care Package Level 3. A Level 3 Home Care Package is for individuals with more profound needs. These might include older adults living with dementia or disabilities. It could also include those who can’t travel.
• Home Care Package Level 4. The Level 4 Home Care Package provides the most funding and is for individuals requiring constant attention to remain independent. ACAT typically provides money for around-the-clock care or frequent day visits organised around waking/sleeping and meal times.

If you qualify for a Home Care Package, ACAT requires you to contribute to the daily cost of care. Everyone has to pay a basic daily fee – a percentage of the total cost of care. However, you may also need to pay an income-tested fee. The government calculates this based on your taxable income and assets. If these are above a certain threshold, you must pay the fee.

For example, if you have no income or substantial assets on a Level 4 Aged Care Package, you will pay a flat daily rate. However, if you have sizable income or assets, you may need to use these for the income-tested care fee.

Why Choose Home Caring For Home Care Packages? 

There are many reasons to choose Home Caring to provide your Home Care Package in South Australia. Here’s why clients and their families pick our services.

Around The Clock Support

Home Caring offers around-the-clock support to those who need it and a case manager you can contact any time for assistance.

Official Service Provider

We are an official ACAT Home Care Package provider. Switch to us whenever you like!

Professional, Trained Staff

Our team receives specialist training on everything from dementia support to disability care. Every carer must go through our strict recruitment process before we allow them to serve our clients.

Free Consultation For Every New Client

Finally, when you choose us, you get a free consultation. Here, we tailor your Home Care Package to your requirements, whether you need a little support or a lot.

Contact us today to learn more and get all your Home Care Package questions answered.