Home Care Packages Program
Iris Manors Home Care Package Program works to maintain individual independence whilst staying living in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
Whatever level of Home Care Package you have, our team will work with you to ensure a support program is targeted to your individual care needs.
Iris Manor also offers the option of you continuing to receive your Home Care Package Funding, whilst living in 24-hour supported care at our facility in Ashburton.
Iris Manor will be considered your private home, thus allowing you to still access your Home Care Package to assist in the funding of your personal care.
What is a home care package?
Consumer directed Home Care Package are a coordinated package of Government funded care. These packages range from Level 1 (Basic Care needs) through to Level 4 (High Care Needs). Eligibility for a home care package is based on your care needs and is assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS).
What services can be provided under a home care package?
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Allied health
Physiotherapy. occupational therapy and other therapies
- Social support
- Medication Prompts
- Equipment
- Meals
- Cleaning
- Shopping
- Transport
How does it work within the Supported Residential Service?
After being assessed and approved as eligible and then receiving an offer of funding from the Government we will meet with you and your family representative to talk through the home care package program and what you would like the home care package to provide.
A home care package service agreement is provided, a care plan is prepared which idenifise the home care package service with an individualised budget. This care plan is incorporated into your SRS care plam with identification of what services are being provided from which program and how this is funded.
How do I find out what I'm eligible for?
An Iris Manor representative can meet with you and talk about a home care package and how this works within our supported residential service.
For additional information about our Home Care Packages Program or to book a tour of Iris Manor please contact:
Sarah Van Gerrevink on 0418 599 955
Email: sarah@irismanor.com.au