Moving in

Moving into an aged care home can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. We recommend that a family member, close friend or other support person accompany you on admission to help you navigate the admission process and settle into your new home.

Orientation is a crucial part of our admission process, provided to both you and your support person to help ensure you make a smooth and stress-free transition to life at St Paul’s.

Care planning

On admission, we establish a care plan in consultation with you and your support person/s to help us understand and meet your needs, wishes and preferences, now and into the future. This allows us to focus on providing care and services tailored to your interests and capabilities, with a view to fostering participation and an active and enjoyable lifestyle as much as possible.

To ensure you continue to receive the best care possible, your care plan is regularly reviewed in partnership with you and your support person/s of choice.

Steps to enter an aged care home

For information on the steps that need to be taken to access care in an aged care home, please read the Department of Health Steps to enter an aged care home booklet.

Fees and funding

Your fees cover your accommodation and the care you receive.

How much you will be required to pay depends, among other things, on your financial situation and the services you receive. To help you understand the cost implications of moving into an aged care home, please refer to the Australian Government’s Aged care home costs and fees webpage.

You can calculate how much you may be required to pay using the residential care Fee estimator.

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