F.A.Q's
	Frequently asked questions Am I eligible for residential aged care? Before entry into either a low care or high care facility an ACAT assessment must be undertaken to approve both your eligibility and the level of care you require. Aged care eligibility at St Ann’s How do I apply for admission to St Ann’s? A helpful information pack about admission to residential care is supplied by ACAT to all eligible people. Arrangements can also be made for a pre-admission interview and a tour of either of our sites by phoning St Ann’s reception on (03) 6216 2266. Is there a waitlist for entry into St Ann’s? Yes, and the length of time a person is on the waitlist is variable. What costs are involved? Fees are subject to change. Current detailed information and explanations on accommodation and fee structure can be gained at a pre-admission interview. Frequently asked questions about Residential Care ACAT Assessment prior to admission Admission to residential care in Australia is on a needs basis with independent assessments made by the Aged Care Assessment Team, (ACAT), which is a group of multi disciplinary health professionals. The assessment is free. Admission to St Ann’s Homes is through the Southern Tasmanian ACAT which can be contacted, Mon - Friday, Ph: 03 6222 7274. Referral to the ACAT can be made by a doctor, family member, advocate or the intending resident. An appointment time will be made. A member of the ACAT will visit the home of the intending resident, or the hospital, and undertake a careful assessment of needs in consultation with the person and the family. Based on this assessment, the ACAT will notify an individual of their approval for either high care (nursing) or low care (hostel), or that they may not be approved for care. If you are approved for care, the ACAT approval remains valid for twelve months after the date the ACAT approval was signed. How do I apply for admission to St Ann’s A helpful information pack about admission to residential care is supplied by ACAT to all eligible people. The title is “5 Steps to Entry into Residential Aged Care.” It contains a generic application form from the Australian Government, general information, and booklets about assets assessment for all Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs pensioners. Applications for St Ann’s should consist of: A fully completed photo copy of the generic ACAT application form A clear photocopy of the ACAT assessment, outlining the person’s individual care needs. A copy of the Statement of Financial Status (– a one page statement from Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs about whether or not pensioners are eligible to pay an asset payment to a Home when you are in aged care.) Please note it is quite usual for a family member or the Power of Attorney to apply for residency and sign, on behalf of a frail aged person. Applications can be posted to: Application for Residency St Ann’s Homes Inc PO Box 255 SANDY BAY Tas 7006 Alternatively, you may call in and leave application forms at Reception at either of our sites, during business hours. Arrangements can also be made for a pre-admission interview and a tour of either of our sites, by phoning Reception at the Davey Street site 03 6216 2266 for an appointment time.
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