{"id":25717,"date":"2021-01-20T00:36:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T00:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abh.org.au\/?page_id=25717"},"modified":"2025-05-01T04:52:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T04:52:04","slug":"residential-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abh.org.au\/residential-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#bec4c6&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/abh.org.au\/abh_vendor\/2023\/12\/LIVING-WITH-US-6.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px||||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;shelby&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#69c7bf&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;90px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;100px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Residential Services<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|0px|32px|0px|true|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;26px|||||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<button id=\"bb1\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Play<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            bb1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Why Choose Ashfield Baptist Homes? 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All our accommodation features 24-hour comprehensive nursing care provided by a team of qualified professionals. Our residents are close to the local community with a nearby Church, parks, RSL club and transport links. Our accommodation is supported by a full range of clinical services appropriate for all permanent and respite residents who have an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment, including residents with a diagnosis of dementia. We respect cultural diversity and gender equality and cater for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people (55 and over). Assessment during Application Prior to applying for respite or permanent accommodation, applicants are first assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to determine what level of care they may need. We then assess the potential resident\u2019s care needs against our current availability in A.H. 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Our residents are close to the local community with a nearby Church, parks, RSL club and transport links.<\/p>\n<p>Our accommodation is supported by a full range of clinical services appropriate for all permanent and respite residents who have an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment, including residents with a diagnosis of dementia.<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We respect cultural diversity and gender equality and cater for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people (55 and over).<\/p>\n<h2>Assessment during Application<\/h2>\n<p>Prior to applying for respite or permanent accommodation, applicants are first assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to determine what level of care they may need.<\/p>\n<p>We then assess the potential resident\u2019s care needs against our current availability in A.H. 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The assessment is free and they\u2019ll be able to give you more information about the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you want to speak to someone to find out more about ACATs, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/\"><span>here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Does Assessment Mean?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>An ACAT assessment helps the government work out which services you may be eligible for, as well as working out how well you\u2019re able to cope with daily living activities and your own care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I Need An ACAT Assessment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>If you wish to access government-funded services, you will probably need an assessment. Many other service providers offer their own assessments to help you access their services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Is An ACAT Assessment Like?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>An aged-care assessment involves a visit from one or two members of the ACAT team, who will talk through the activities you find difficult to manage. They\u2019ll then be able to discuss your options and let you know how to access the services that may be able to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are My Rights During Assessment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.<\/li>\n<li>You have the right to information about the assessment process \u2013 to be told what is happening and why.<\/li>\n<li>You have the right to express your own views and ideas.<\/li>\n<li>You have the right to have your personal information (such as medical history) treated in confidence.<\/li>\n<li>You have the right to have someone with you during the assessment if you wish, for example a carer, close friend or relative.<\/li>\n<li>You may wish to have an interpreter, which the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT or ACAS in Victoria) can arrange.<\/li>\n<li>If you wish, an independent advocate<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>can help you with advice, or act on your behalf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>If you have concerns about the conduct or operation of an ACAT member\/s, there are procedures in place to help you lodge a complaint. 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If you\u2019re not happy with your assessment or the recommendations made by the ACAT, you can lodge a formal appeal.<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myagedcare.gov.au\/quality-and-complaints\/how-make-complaint\"><span>This page<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>tells you how.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are The Criteria For Admission To Ashfield Baptist Homes?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Prior to applying for admission to ABH, an applicant will have been assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) as being suitable for accommodation in either a low-care or high-care service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>During the application process, ABH will assess a potential resident\u2019s care needs against the service profile of either A.H. 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