Step 2: Find

Find a Care Community that suits you

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Find the best Care Community for you

If your ACAT has confirmed your eligibility to access residential aged care, the next step is to find aged care services that meet your needs. This is often the most stressful part for families, however, with many Care Communities in most states across Australia, there’s likely to be an Opal HealthCare Community in your area.  Our experienced team can talk with you about your needs and what we have available in your area. 

Services we provide in our Care Communities

Things to consider when you visit a Care Community

  • Some important things to consider when finding an aged care home includes:

    • Your health, physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.
    • Budget and costs
    • Accreditation and reputation 
    • Safety and accessibility
    • On-site services such as allied health, palliative care, dementia care and transport   
    • Location
    • Quality of food provided
  • First impressions are so important and give you the confidence to know if our Care Community will give you a sense of home, feel how our team welcomes you, and have a better understanding of the lifestyle, services available, and room suitability.

    You're welcome to visit and ask as many questions as you would like.