{"id":171,"date":"2017-04-24T13:11:09","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T13:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zealous-poitras.207-180-230-28.plesk.page\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-05-29T05:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:49:25","slug":"our-application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/?page_id=171","title":{"rendered":"Our Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1259&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<figure id=\"attachment_1012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1012\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1012\" src=\"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/StFrancisofAssisi61.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ray, our Finance Officer.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>Our Admissions<\/h2>\n<p>Making the decision to move into residential aged care can feel overwhelming, particularly if you or your loved one are currently in hospital or finding it difficult to manage safely at home.\u00a0At Francis of Assisi Home, we understand that this is a significant life transition. Our team is here to support you every step of the way and help make the admission process as smooth and stress-free as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting Started<\/h3>\n<p>There are several important steps to complete before entering residential aged care:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Register with<\/strong> My Aged Care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrange an ACAT Assessment<\/strong> for either Respite Care or Permanent Residential Care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete an Income and Assets Assessment<\/strong> through Services Australia\n<ul>\n<li>This assessment helps determine your aged care fees and accommodation costs<\/li>\n<li>If you choose not to complete the assessment, you may be required to pay the maximum fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete our Application for Entry Form<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A paper copy of our Application Form can be collected from Reception. You can also ask us to email you a PDF fillable form or download the form directly using the download button in the &#8220;Helpful Resources&#8221; section at the bottom of this page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book a Tour of the Home<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Tours are generally available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-Admission Meeting<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Once offered a bed, you will receive an admission pack to complete<\/li>\n<li>You will then meet with our Admissions Officer to review paperwork and discuss any questions or concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finance Appointment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For permanent admissions, you will meet with our Finance Officer to discuss accommodation costs, payment options, and room pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Residential Care Fees &amp; Charges<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">During your stay in residential aged care, you may be asked to pay one or more of the following fees.<\/p>\n<h4>Basic Daily Fee<\/h4>\n<p>The Basic Daily Fee covers everyday living expenses, including Meals and refreshments, laundry services, Cleaning, Utilities and power costs. This fee is set by the Australian Government and applies to all residents unless financial hardship has been approved. The amount is reviewed twice yearly, in March and September.<\/p>\n<h4>Means-Tested Care Fee<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on your income and assets, the Government may determine that you contribute towards the cost of your care.\u00a0One of 2 different types of fee arrangements apply if you enter residential aged care on or after 1 November 2025. These may include the following fees and contributions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 November 2025 fee arrangements<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 basic daily fee, hotelling contribution, non-clinical care contribution, higher everyday living fee<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 July 2014 fee arrangements<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 basic daily fee, means tested care fee, higher everyday living fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, if you were receiving a Home Care Package or approved and waiting for a package on or before 12\u202fSeptember\u202f2024, and you subsequently move into residential care, you are protected by the \u2018no worse off principle\u2019 and will pay fees under the 1\u202fJuly\u202f2014 fee arrangements. Otherwise, you will be on the 1 November 2025 fee arrangements.\u00a0This fee is assessed by either the Department of Human Services or the Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs following your Income and Assets Assessment.\u00a0If you choose not to complete the assessment, you may be charged the maximum applicable fee.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation Costs<\/h4>\n<p>In residential aged care, accommodation costs can be paid in different ways depending on your financial circumstances and personal preference. Your accommodation contribution is also determined by your Income and Assets Assessment. You may choose from the following accommodation payment options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit)<\/strong><br \/>\nA full lump sum payment which is refundable when you leave the Home, less any agreed deductions. However, for any new admissions after the 1st of November, 2025, a 2% per annum RAD Retention is applicable with a maximum 10% over a 5 year period.\u00a0The RAD works similarly to an interest-free loan to the provider and is protected under Australian Government legislation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DAP (Daily Accommodation Payment)<\/strong><br \/>\nA daily accommodation payment if you choose not to pay a lump sum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combination Payment<\/strong><br \/>\nPart lump sum and part daily payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choosing the right option is an important financial decision, and families may wish to seek independent financial advice. If no financial assessment is completed, you will be required to pay the full accommodation cost.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fees are charged fortnightly in advance<\/li>\n<li>Payments are made via direct debit<\/li>\n<li>A Direct Debit Authority Form will be completed upon admission<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacy accounts are arranged directly by families upon admission<\/li>\n<li>We currently work with Dennis Higgins Pharmacy and MAP Pharmacy at Fourways<\/li>\n<li>Optional services such as room telephones and clothing name labels will appear on your invoice if requested<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Helpful Resources<\/h3>\n<p>My Aged Care provides a helpful online Fee Estimator to assist families in understanding residential aged care costs and payment options.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/aged-care-home-fee-estimator\">https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/aged-care-home-fee-estimator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For further information from My Aged Care, please check out their site: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/aged-care-home-costs-and-fees\">Aged care home costs and fees | My Aged Care<\/a>\u00a0or call <strong>1800 200 422<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1780033547149{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<a href=\"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Application-for-Entry-2026-Fillable.pdf\" id=\"sc_button_872789599\" class=\"sc_button color_style_default sc_button_default sc_button_size_normal sc_button_icon_left\"><span class=\"sc_button_text\"><span class=\"sc_button_title\">Download Application for Entry<\/span><\/span><!-- \/.sc_button_text --><\/a><!-- \/.sc_button -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1259&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our Admissions Making the decision to move into residential aged care can feel overwhelming, particularly if you or your loved one are currently in hospital or finding it difficult to manage safely at home.\u00a0At Francis of Assisi Home, we understand that this is a significant life transition. Our team is here to support you every step&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-171","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=171"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1282,"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171\/revisions\/1282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foah.org.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}