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Access our guide, ‘Aged care supports in Victoria’
For people who can no longer be safely supported at home, residential aged care is an option. This requires a local Single Assessment Service assessment. Placement may be permanent or for short-term respite. Government subsidies apply, and a means-tested fee may be payable. Dementia-specific and specialist units are available.
Aged care homes may also be known as ‘nursing homes’ or ‘residential aged care facilities’. They are for older people who can no longer live at home. They provide ongoing help with everyday tasks or health care. Their services can include:
- help with personal hygiene and grooming
- nursing and therapy
- social activities
- day-to-day needs, such as meals and laundry
- help in emergencies (residential respite).
For quality concerns, contact the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at 1800 951 822, or Elders Rights Advocacy at 1800 700 600.
My Aged Care also provides a search tool to find providers near you.
Choosing residential care
The Aged Care Quality Agency checks the quality of residential aged care services. You can access the accreditation reports online.
My Aged Care also provides a search tool to find providers of aged care homes, along with retirement villages and home care services near you. You can search by name, location or browse all listings. There are also comparator sites available but use these with caution. They may be funded by the providers and may also not list all of the options in your area.