Home Care
Home care services can help you stay in your own home for longer, with more freedom to enjoy life, by providing the support you need.
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Amana Living are here to provide Home Care services whatever your needs. If you are still quite independent and active, you might need only a bit of help with daily chores. Or you might need more help to maintain your independence and keep active in your local community. Later on in life, you may want help with personal care or health needs, such as physiotherapy, podiatry and nursing.
Amana Living offer a wide range of Home Care services:
IN HOME SUPPORT - Cleaning, Laundry, Handyman, Cooking, Personal Care and Gardening
HEALTH - Nursing, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Dietician, Occupational Therapist
COMMUNITY / SOCIAL - Transport, Shopping, Social Outings, Pet Care, Equipment & Supplies, Respite
Depending on your needs and preferences, you may be eligible for Government-subsidised services. There fall into two catergories:
Home and Community Care (HACC) - Funding is provided by the Commonwealth for simple care services.
Packaged Care - There are four levels pf package, taking you right through from simple home support to more regular clinical services, such as nursing and dementia care.
Level 1 - $22.35 a day in funding ($156.45 weekly)
Level 2 - $40.65 a day in funding ($284.55 weekly)
Level 3 - $89.37 a day in funding ($625.09 weekly)
Level 4 - $135.87 a day in funding ($951.09 weekly)
We can help you find out what you are eligible for by calling our Customer Care team or completing the online enquiry form. You also have the option of purchasing top-up services if you have requirements that go beyond the services available with subsidised care.
As your needs change, the services you receive at home from Amana Living can also change. We will work with you to determine the best combination of services for you and the most cost-effective way to access those services. We will make sure they are delivered at the right time by skilled and friendly staff.
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Not sure what to do next? Want to talk to a real person? Call our Customer Care team now on 1300 26 26 26.
The video below gives an overview of home care services.
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Depending on your needs and preferences, you may be eligible for Government-subsidised services.
These fall into two categories:
- Home and Community Care
- Packaged Care
When you know what services you are eligible to receive, we can arrange for these to be delivered to you. We operate across the Perth metro area and in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
We can also arrange top-up services if you want more than the services available to you under subsidised care.
Home and Community Care (HACC)
To find out if you are eligible for HACC services, contact us and we will help you.
Alternatively, you can talk to the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 200 422. A Regional Assessment Team will then carry out an assessment and decide whether you are eligible for HACC services.
Packaged Care
Eligibility for packaged care is determined by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). We can help you at every step of the process, so call us at any time for assistance. Assessment works in the following way:
- Your GP can refer you to an ACAT or, if you are in hospital, the nursing or medical team there will take care of your referral.
- The ACAT representative will call and make a time to meet with you at home or in hospital, where they will carry out a comprehensive assessment.
- After this, the ACAT will inform you of the level of care chosen for you as a result of the assessment.
Confused? Call Leonie for assistance on 1300 26 26 26.
Value of the Home care packages
If you are approved for a Home Care package, you will be given one of four different levels of funding:
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Level 1 - $22.35 a day in funding ($156.45 weekly)
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Level 2 - $40.65 a day in funding ($284.55 weekly)
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Level 3 - $89.37 a day in funding ($625.09 weekly)
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Level 4 - $135.87 a day in funding ($951.09 weekly)
These funds will be paid into your package by the government for you to use on approved services via your home care provider.
Costs of Home Care are:
- Basic daily fee of 17.5% of single aged care pension ($10.17 daily). This fee is determined by the Government.
- An income-tested fee, payable if your income is over a particular amount as determined by the Federal Government.
- Amana Living charges an administration fee of 10% and an hourly rate for services. This adminstration fee and hourly rate of service are paid out of your package of funding from the government.
What is provided for the 10% Administration and Infrastructure fee?
- Initial set up and assessment including care plans
- Excellence in Clinical Governance
- Wellness checks
- Annual review of goals
- Administration and office support
Fee reduction:
You may apply for a the Daily Contribution Fee amount to be reduced if you have high medical and health related costs or are in financial hardship.
Reducing this daily fee will reduce the amount of funds you have available to use each day.
If you think you may be eligible for this fee reduction please speak to our customer service team on 1300 26 26 26.
Hourly Rates:
Below are the hourly rates that you will be charged from your home care package. You will only be charged in 15 minute increments. Many other providers charge in 30 minute and 60 minute increments.
Care Support Worker (per hour):
- Weekdays - $68.00
- Evenings - $78.76 (From 5pm to 8pm)
- Saturday - $98.09
- Sunday - $113.14
- Public holidays - $158.31
Nurse (per hour):
- Weekdays - $93.65
For the full range of prices, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 1300 26 26 26.
How much does it cost?
If you access Government-subsidised services, the cost is the same, whatever services you choose. This will be worked out according to your individual circumstances. Any unspent funds accumulate for you to use later on.
How do I know what I’m eligible for?
Depending on your needs and preferences, you may be eligible for Home and Community Care (HACC) or Packaged Care. We can help you find out what you are eligible for. We can also arrange top-up services if you want more than the services available to you under subsidised care.
Why would I go to Amana Living for my home care services?
As your needs change, the services you receive at home from Amana Living can also change. We will work with you to determine the best combination of services for you and the most cost-effective way to access those services. We will make sure they are delivered at the right time by skilled and friendly staff.
Where does Amana Living home care operate?
We operate across the Perth metro area and in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Can I talk to someone about Amana Living Home Care?
We welcome phone enquiries. We won’t give you the ‘hard sell’. We’re here to guide you as to the best options for you. Please call us on 1300 26 26 26.