Experience peace of mind and essential support when caring for a loved one at home, especially at holiday times or when they are recovering from an illness or injury.
With 50 years’ experience caring for older Australians, we understand there are many situations when you might need assistance caring for your loved one:
If you are considering a short-term respite stay, you can expect to receive the same care and support as our permanent residents:
When your respite stay begins, we take the time to understand your unique needs. Together, we’ll create a detailed care plan that guides our team in providing the personal support you require – whether it’s assistance with dressing, bathing, medication, or other daily tasks.
At CraigCare, respite care is so much more than just a temporary stay. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle – from exploring new hobbies to making meaningful friendships. Our caring team is here to help you settle in comfortably and enjoy the warmth and companionship of our community.
If you have questions about getting started with respite care, we’d be happy to answer them. We’re here to help and support you in any way we can. Please call our Western Australian team on 0419 856 664 or our Victorian team on 0468 718 856, or click here to submit an online enquiry.
If your loved one has an appropriate aged care assessment, respite care is available at a cost of $68.93 per day, as set by the Department of Health.
This is the basic Daily Care Fee paid by the resident.
If your loved one is receiving a single-aged pension, the Government will subsidise the respite stay for those with the appropriate ACAT assessment, which equates to 85% of the pension.
The daily care fee is updated by the Government on 20th March and 20th September each year, in line with increases in the aged pension.
Unlike most residential aged care providers that require you to commit and pay for a minimum two weeks’ stay, at CraigCare there is no minimum stay requirements.
We can provide respite care and support for a few days or weeks or however long you need us for.
Many of our respite guests enjoy their stay so much, they transition to become a permanent resident.
If you have questions about getting started with respite care, we’d be happy to answer them. We’re here to help and support you in any way we can. Please call our Western Australian team on 0419 856 664 or our Victorian team on 0468 718 856, or click here to submit an online enquiry.
Respite care helps provide a break for those caring for a family member or friend. It is designed as a short-term option to provide 24/7 care for your loved one while you have a break to get some rest, go on a holiday or attend to things important to you.
Whatever the reason, respite care provides peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for by a team of qualified carers and Registered Nurses. Respite care is available at all of our CraigCare homes and can be booked in advance. There is no minimum stay requirements. We can also arrange respite at short notice in an emergency.
If you are a caregiver, you will know that it is an around-the-clock job. Caregivers are often juggling looking after an ageing loved one with work commitments, family responsibilities, their own health and keeping up with home and life administration duties.
Respite care is designed to give caregivers a short-term break to avoid fatigue and burnout and provide them with some time to focus on themselves.
A respite stay could be a matter of days or weeks, depending upon your situation. We also offer emergency respite for when the unexpected may happen. At CraigCare, our respite guests enjoy all the benefits of living in a CraigCare home:
Respite care can be accessed for a maximum of 63 days in a financial year. At CraigCare, there is no minimum time stay requirement, and you can access the full 63 days at any time throughout the year, when you need it.
A respite stay may involve days or weeks, whatever your situation needs.
Respite care is a short-break and is often needed when a loved one is recovering from an illness, a fall, are in poor health or if they have been in hospital. It is also accessed when the caregiver needs a short break to take a holiday or tend to other personal commitments.
If your loved one is no longer able to live safely at home and their care needs are no longer able to be adequately met at home, permanent care is the best option for you. CraigCare homes offer exceptional care and wellbeing support, a range of accommodation options, dementia care, vibrant and varied social programs, dedicated carers and relationship-based care.
There is a strong sense of community in all of our homes and that comes from the friendships formed between residents and staff, and our strong relationships we build with local community partners.
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