Private home care services are services that you pay for out of your own pocket. They are arranged directly between you and your local Just Better Care office. You pay the full amount for all services provided and there is no Government subsidy. This also means there is no waitlist on service being provided and families get the care they need.
Participating Just Better Care offices provide the full range off Just Better Care services including:
- Trusted, qualified and experienced Support Workers who perform a variety of tasks including domestic assistance, personal care, travel and transport, community access and much more!
- Registered and Enrolled Nurses for clinical support
- Transitioning from hospital to home.
Just Better Care offices also have access to a range of local allied health professionals including Occupational therapists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and more.
There is no limit to the number of hours of care provided each week and hours can be easily scaled (increased or decreased) at any time or when your requirements change.
Within an agreed notice period, you are not required to pay for shifts you do not require in the event you notify the office in accordance with their cancellation notice period.
How is private home care different?
Private aged care is different from funded aged care services. There is generally no waitlist to access support through a private provider, so the help you require at home can begin right away.
You will be required to pay the full cost the provider has offered. While private home care may seem expensive, you may find that it is more cost-effective than other institutional alternatives, like residential aged care.
If you do receive support through the Government, you may wish to top-up your support plan with additional private pay support services.
This means you can ‘top up’ the Government funded services you receive with additional supports funded by you if you need it.
Private can be a good option if you require short-term or immediate care, are returning home from hospital, or respite for your existing carer.
If you require a higher level of home care, Just Better Care can also arrange 24 hour care.