The New Cabin Class System in Australia's Aged Care
The introduction of the Higher Everyday Living Fee may lead to a two-class system in aged care, according to St Basil's NSW/ACT CEO Diana Horvatovic.
A divide is emerging in aged care homes across Australia, where some residents will receive a "first-class" experience with higher quality meals, lifestyle programs, and better living conditions, while others will be excluded due to financial constraints.
- Higher quality meals
- More enriched lifestyle programs
- Better furnished rooms
- Greater dignity in daily living
The Higher Everyday Living Fee allows providers to charge for services beyond the minimum care standard, such as better food, more frequent cleaning, or extra lifestyle activities.
The newly introduced Higher Everyday Living Fee may unintentionally see aged care drift towards a two-class system.
Author's summary: Aged care may become a two-class system due to new fees.
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