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Extra services you can pay for
Extra-service homes offer residents a higher standard of accommodation, services and food (sometimes referred to as 'hotel' services) at a higher fee.
As this amount varies from home to home, it’s best to check costs directly with the aged care home. However, extra service does not mean that residents will be provided with a higher level of care (such as nursing), because all homes have to provide the same level of care to their residents. If paying for extra service, a resident may receive, for instance, a bigger room, a wider choice of meals, or wine with meals.
If you choose to enter an extra-service aged care home, an extra-service agreement must be made between the aged care provider and the resident, in addition to the normal resident agreement. It should specify what the home will provide at a higher standard, how much those aspects will cost, how often the extra service fees can be increased and by how much.
Read more: About the Resident Agreement
Related topic: Care and services you can expect
Common questions on this topic:
- What additional costs can I expect to pay for an extra-service place?
- What happens if I am a full pensioner or someone else who cannot afford an extra-service place?
- What is extra service?
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