What does Respite Care mean?
Respite Care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, allowing them time to rest, travel or spend time with other family and friends. Respite care may last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks at a time. Respite care can take place at home, in a residential aged care facility, an adult day-club facility or out in the community.
Who is Respite Care best suited for?
Individuals needing temporary care to give their regular caregivers a break, such as during emergencies or planned absences.
How long can someone stay in Respite Care?
The Australian Government’s website states that subsidised respite care can be accessed for a maximum of 63 days in a financial year, which includes both planned and emergency respite care. It is possible to extend this by 21 days at a time, with further approval from your aged care assessor. At White Oak, there is no minimum time stay requirement, and you can access the full 63 days at any time throughout the year, when you need it.
What is the difference between Residential Care, Respite Care and Home Care?
Regular ongoing home care is best suited if you need continuous carer support for some tasks to help you remain living independently well and safe at home.
Residential care is for people who require a higher level of care than what can be provided at home which can include longer than 24 hour ongoing accommodation and care, while respite care is temporary, offering short-term relief for caregivers.
Regular ongoing home care is best suited if you need continuous carer support for some tasks to help you remain living independently well and safe at home.
Is Respite Care free in Australia?
No, it is not free, but government subsidies can significantly reduce the cost for eligible individuals.
Who pays for Respite Care in Australia?
The cost is shared between the Australian Government and the individual, depending on eligibility and the level of care required.
How much does Respite Care cost?
The cost of respite will depend on the type of care you choose, as well as your eligibility for Government funded support. Call us on 08 9301 0299 for more information on costs and eligibility.
How much does Respite Care cost per day?
The cost of respite will depend on the type of care you choose, as well as your eligibility for Government funded support. Call us on 08 9301 0299 for more information on costs and eligibility.
Why would I choose White Oak Home Care Services for respite care?
At White Oak we fully understand how difficult it can be to leave the care of your loved one to someone else while you take a break. White Oak’s reputation for exceptional care was built on the quality of our staff and since our inception as a family run business 25 years ago, we’ve always ensured that we select staff carefully to ensure they can deliver the best possible care.
Our respite care plans are tailored to each client individually, and we will work with you to design a curated program that meets both your needs and your budget.
Can I talk to someone at White Oak regarding Respite Care?
Absolutely. White Oak offers a complimentary advice service on any questions you may have. We have many years’ experience working in respite care and are happy to guide you as to the best options for you, without the sales pitch. Most queries can be answered in a simple phone call to us, and we are happy to take these at any time. Contact us on 08 9301 0299 to discuss your respite care queries.
