Residential Care Services

Residential care services provide accommodation and support for people who can no longer live at home. These links provide more information.

To enter a residential care service, you will need to be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team.
Two levels of residential care are provided in Australia. These are low level (hostel) services, and high level (nursing home) services.
Extra Service: Information on Extra Service and a listing of residential aged care homes where Extra Service is in effect.
Residential Care Entry Pack: This pack includes an application form and information booklet on applying for a place in an aged care home.
Information on the Community Visitors Scheme
Respite care services are also available in residential care facilities;
Residents may be asked to contribute to the cost of residential care
All residential care services are required to maintain standards. They must provide high quality care to every resident, and make sure they have qualified staff to meet residents' needs.
Your rights in residential care are the same as those of any other Australian.
You'll also find:
- Relevant publications.
- Contacts, and links to related websites.
Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions