The older person has a fundamental right to leave an aged care home at any time, unless there is a legal guardian appointed with an accommodation order which requires them to remain in a residential aged care home. If the person is independent, they should apply for a Home Care Package to be in place for them to return safely to their home.<\/p>\n
The Commonwealth Government allocates a certain number of Home Care Packages and aged care services each year, depending on need. The person receiving aged care services must apply for and then wait for a higher level of care to become available. In the meantime they can arrange services privately to provide the care and services they need.<\/p>\n
Yes they can.<\/p>\n
Yes, they can roll over the unused funds when they leave a service provider. Check any agreement for possible exit fees.<\/p>\n
Yes, however if they use the Home Care Package they are required to pay the full cost as transport for Home Care Packages is not subsidised by the government. Home Care Package recipients are not eligible for subsided community transport.<\/p>\n
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