Ozcare - Residential Respite Care

Short Term Aged Care Accommodation

Move in temporarily to one of our aged care homes to experience life with us before deciding on permanent care. We can also accommodate you if your carer is unable to look after you for a short period of time.

All of Ozcare’s aged care facilities located throughout Queensland offer residential respite care. Respite care stays in our facilities typically last for a few days to a number of weeks. You can either book your stay:

In advance, if your carer is going away on a planned holiday or travelling interstate;
On short notice, if you’ve been in hospital and need more complex help than your carer can provide, or if your carer is unwell.

The government sets a maximum stay of 63 days but this can be extended in special circumstances.

All of our respite care clients who move in temporarily to one of our aged care facilities, receive the same aged care support services as our permanent residents.

Reasons to Use Residential Respite Care

If you have been considering aged care assistance and moving into a nursing home, using residential respite care allows you to try out an aged care facility for yourself.

Select the aged care facility that you’re interested in and experience first-hand what it’s like to live in residential aged care. You will be living with other residents, be cared for by the same staff, and can get involved in the various activities on offer.

Carer Benefits

Carers can take advantage of residential respite care, safe in the knowledge that the person you care for is well looked after and safe while you go on holiday or are otherwise unable to provide care.

Our staff are there 24-hours a day to provide assistance with eating, dressing, nursing, activities, and anything else that is needed. Contact the friendly team at Ozcare today to learn more.

Eligibility

Ozcare’s residential respite care services are available to people who have been approved for residential care by the Australian Government’s Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). ACAT will discuss your needs, provide you with information about your care options, and advise you of your eligibility for subsidised services.

Contact My Aged Care for more information.

Cost

Respite care residents pay a basic daily fee of 85% of the single basic Age Pension, which is payable a week in advance. If you have booked respite at short notice we will work out a payment arrangement with you.

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for subsidised services. Contact the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to find out more.

Inclusions

Ozcare’s residential respite care includes:

Help with everyday tasks such as moving around, dressing, and eating
24-hour nursing care
Care in our specialised dementia wing, if required
Five meals every day, freshly prepared on-site
Social activities
Hospitality services such as cleaning, laundry, and basic toiletries
Your bed, linen, locker, and a chair

You are welcome to bring your own toiletries if you prefer. We will also provide you with a checklist of things to bring for your stay which includes clothes, medications, and personal items.

Additional Fees

You may be asked to pay additional fees if you require:

Continence products
Medication
Hairdressing services
Allied health services, including:
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Podiatry
- Occupational Therapy
- Nutritionist/Dietetics
- Dentist
- Speech Pathologist
- Optometrist

Staff and specialists will advise you of the payment options, including whether you qualify for subsidies or free treatment.

How To Apply

Once you have received your ACAT approval call us on 1800 Ozcare (1800 692 273) to speak to your nearest facility. We will discuss your needs and confirm the aged care vacancies we have available.

You will need to complete the Ozcare residential respite care application pack, which are available from our aged care facilities.

Call 1800 692 273

Gold Coast Aged Care Facilities

Ozanam
Villa

20 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads

Residential Respite Care

Short Term Aged Care Accommodation

Reasons to Use Residential Respite Care

Carer Benefits

Eligibility

Cost

Inclusions

Additional Fees

How To Apply

Aged Care Facility Locations

Gold Coast Aged Care Facilities

Ozanam Villa

Parkwood Gardens

Keith TurnbullPlace

De Paul Villa

Toowoomba Aged Care Facilities

Ozcare Toowoomba

Brisbane Aged Care Facilities

Villa Rosalie

Ozanam Villa

Bakhita Villa

Sunshine Coast Aged Care Facilities

Caroline Chisholm

Ozcare Noosa Heads

Wide Bay Aged Care Facilities

Ozcare Hervey Bay

Mackay & Sarina Aged Care Facilities

St Elizabeth Villa

Sarina Aged Care

Townsville & Ingham Aged Care Facilities

Villa Vincent

Magdalene Villa

North Queensland Aged Care Facilities

Ozcare Innisfail

Ozcare Malanda

Ozcare Port Douglas

Care Options

Permanent Care

Residential Respite Care

Dementia Friendly Aged Care

Accommodation for Couples

How to Apply

Application Process

Costs

What to Expect

FAQs

Ozanam
Villa

Parkwood
Gardens

Keith Turnbull
Place

De Paul
Villa