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Negotiation of Residential Aged Care Fees and Charges

Aged care bond facts for: 2009 - 2010

As at 30 June 2010, approved aged care providers held more than $10.6 BILLION in bonds on behalf of aged-care residents in tax-payer subsidised residential aged care homes.

Accommodation bonds are continuing to grow on average of 20% per year. The average total bond holding held by an individual approved aged care provider is $11.2 Million (2009/2010)

The total value of accommodation bonds held by approved providers has more than doubled since 2004 - 2005, equating to an average increase of 20 per cent per annum - Building Costs have not doubled in this same period of time.

What the Minister of Ageing says ...

"For many older Australians, the price they pay to enter care is based on how much money they have in their pockets, rather than a reflection of the true cost of care, and value for money," Minister of Ageing (Mr Mark Butler) - April 2012.

Like to read some general rules about accommodation bonds?

In the event that the care recipient has been placed into an aged care home prior to financial arrangements being agreed or finalised with the aged care provider, the family can choose to employ our bond negotiation specialist to negotiate the accommodation bond or extra service fees with the aged care provider.

Our "Accommodation Bond Negotiation" service has been designed for families who have already selected the aged care home but have not yet agreed on the relevant accommodation fees or extra service fees with the aged care provider.

Many families are unaware that "you are not required to tell an aged care provider the result (of the asset assessment) when negotiating an accommodation bond unless you choose to."

Many families do not wish to directly negotiate fees with aged care providers when the subject of those fees involves a cherished loved one.

By employing our accommodation bond specialist, our family clients remove themselves from this activity but consequently secure a more appropriate financial outcome.

An experienced accommodation bond specialist can work with you and can describe various strategies that have been found useful when negotiating fees with the aged care provider.

The benefit of our bond negotiation service is that it assists the family to reduce the cost of residential aged care.

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Family Experiences
Thanks for your help with everything. You take that burden off people's shoulders just by knowing the ins & outs of the industry that most of us are never exposed to. To also bounce off someone 'that knows' is more help than you realise. Mrs S Bell (30 Apr 13)
Thank you for finding me such a great place. I'm settling in well and Allen (son) told me that you were a lot of help in finding this home for me- regards Mrs Yvonne Smith (5 Mar 13)
Thank you for all your help - it has certainly made navigating all the paperwork easier. I consider myself fortunate having worked in aged care and have some idea of where to start - pity help other families who do not have a clue. Mrs L. Webb (23 Jan 13)
Just a note to say a big thank you for all of the effort you put in on my behalf. I am delighted with the result (Accommodation Bond Negotiation) D W Letcher (16 Nov 12)
Thanks. Mum has been in the aged care facility now for nearly 2 weeks, time goes quickly!! Im still very pleased with the facility, the staff are very nice, and it is good to be able to visit more regularly as it in only 10 min from home. The single room is just what i was hoping for, and we have started making it more homely with a nice coloured doona and pictures, and some of mums trinkets put in place. My eldest son called in the other day and he was pleased and said it felt bright and friendly with the nice central gardens in the middle it made him happy knowing his grandma was in a much nicer place than the previous aged care home. Cheers Stephen M. (10 Aug 12)
Thank you for all your help in relation to finding a suitable home for my Mum and Dad. Your efforts were greatly appreciated by not only them but also myself. It surely is a maze trying to work out how this whole area works in practice and your services certainly assisted us in that regard. Although I know that there are difficulties to be faced by them, I am sure that they will find it much easier to deal with these in their new home. They appear to be settling in well. Please stay in touch. kind regards Ron B. (29 May 12)
l would just like to say thank you so much for your invaluable information l have received, and steering me in the right direction, I dont know what l would have done without you. My mum is settling in nicely in her new residence, and it has been a pleasant experience with you on board..I would not hesitate to recommend your services in the near future, to anyone needing help in the aged care maze! Its been such a pleasure talking with you on numerous occasions. ...kind regards Rosemary Davis (28 Mar 12)
Yesterday I received a call from the low care facility in the area of which we were looking to get my Father in. My husband and I went to have a look and absolutely loved what we saw. It was exactly what we wanted in a secure dementia room. We immediately took the room and on Monday I go back there to sign all the paperwork, then the following day, we can move our Father in. They did mention that they received all of the necessary paperwork from you guys, which was a blessing to both my husband and I. I would just like to thank all the staff there in taking off the added pressure of doing all the 'dirty' work for us. We are forever grateful to you and your staff. The fee that you charge is more than worth the work and the time that you do. I am in shock of how quick things moved along. As we are at an age where most of our friends are in the same boat, I have been giving your number out and recommending you in high regard. Again, thank you and kind regards Sue and Denis Christensen (2 Mar 12)
I would just like to say Thank you. I can not express just how much I appreciate all you have done for us. I am extremely close to my wonderful mother and it has been heartbreaking to have watched her suffer the way she has. Finally she is showing improvement and the care and staff are so terrific at .... All thanks to you we can now rest easy knowing she is in great care.Your skills knowledge and expertise have certainly shown through .I think today people are all to quick to make complaints but few take the time to give credit where it is due.So thank you isnt enough to say for the gratitude I feel ,The fee was truly worth every cent and I could only highly recommend you to anyone requiring your services.Again many many thanks Debbie King (8 Feb 12)
My sincere thanks to you for just 'being there' at a time when relatives feel so vulnerable, having to deal with the mercenary side of their aged parents needs. I have total confidence in recommending your services should any of my friends be in a similar position. It has taken a huge weight off me, as not being well myself at this time, I found it all very draining. Thanking you once again for your very prompt and effective service and wishing you every success in the future. Kind regards Leonore (22 Nov 11)
Thanks for all you have done for us Mr. Anthony Severn (4 Feb 11)
Again let me thank you for your professionalism and efficiency in these negotiations and I add a final note of gratitude from the Doyle Family, as we applaude the result. Our Father, now I'm sure, will settle down and be well looked after in this facility and we'll continue to keep a watchful eye over him in his new home. Mr. Chris Doyle (10 Aug 10)
Thanks for your assistance with helping us find a great place for mum and dad. kind regards. Mr. Stephen Meurs ( 12 Jul 10)
You guy's did a great job - having people who know the business acting for us made a world of difference. Martin Krygsman (27 May 09)
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