Residential Aged Care

  • Mercy Health Aged Care residences support older people to live comfortably, be active and stay connected to community, family and friends.

  • About Us

    • Our Aged Care Services

       Aged Care Services

      We cater for over 1,000 older people across our 12 residential facilities and operate more than 100 independent living units.

     

  • Accessing Residential Aged Care

    1. Assessing your eligibility

    1. Assessing your eligibility Before you start visiting aged care residences, or if you are planning to use home and community care services, you must find out if you are eligible for Australian Government support.

    2. Finding a residence

    2. Finding a residence If you are eligible to move into residential aged care, you can start looking for your new home.

    3. Working out the costs

    3. Working out the costs Here are the different types of fees you may be charged for staying in Residential Aged Care.

    4. The application process

    4. The application process Once you have completed your ACAS and your eligibility for an Australian Government subsidy has been determined, you will be ready to apply for residency.

    5. Moving into your new home

    5. Moving into your new home Once your agreement has been authorised, you will be contacted by your Mercy Health residence.