Residential Respite
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Service Description
Residential respite is designed for carers who need overnight, weekend or week long respite.
Feros Village Byron Bay has 2 low-care respite beds and Feros Village Bangalow has 2 high-care respite beds.
Location
- Feros Village Byron Bay (low-care)
Cnr Marvel and Cowper Streets, Byron Bay NSW
- Feros Village Bangalow (high-care)
Cnr Ballina and Byron Roads, Bangalow NSW
Brochure
Click here to download Feros Village Byron Bay Brochure
Click here to download Feros Village Bangalow Brochure
Care Package
Our respite care package includes all those items provided to general residents at Feros Village Byron Bay or Feros Village Bangalow.
Full details of the services available are contained within the Prescribed Services Schedule of the Residential Care Agreement for each village.
For more information on the care package contact either our Byron Bay Care Manager on (02) 6685 7676 or Director of Clinical Services on (02) 6687 2379.
Signature Features
Our signature features for residential respite are according to those available at Feros Village Byron Bay or Feros Village Bangalow.
Additional features include:
- arrangements for regular or planned respite breaks
- priority referral to other Feros Care respite and home care services
- priority permanent access to either village
Eligibility
To be eligible for residential respite care, care-recipients and their carers must be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) as being in need of either residential low or high care.
ACATs help older people and their carers work out what kind of care will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. Click here for more information on the role of ACATs.
To access your local ACAT contact either the Commonwealth Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222 or the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 500 853.
Bookings for residential respite must be made through a Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre. To contact your local Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre call 1800 059 059.
Feros Care considers the ACAT assessment in consultation with prospective residents, their carer(s), significant others and health professionals in developing individualised care plans.
Easy Access Steps
THINK |
Think about what support you need to continue caring for your aged loved-one. How could a day or a few nights at a residential village help? Discuss what a respite opportunity would mean for you, your loved-one and family. |
RING |
Ring either the Commonwealth Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222, Feros Village Byron Bay (02) 6685 7676 or Feros Village Bangalow (02) 6687 2379 to discuss your needs and situation. Either one of these contacts will help you understand your eligibility requirements and refer you to your local ACAT for a mandatory assessment. |
VISIT |
Arrange a convenient time to come and visit either Feros Village Byron Bay or Bangalow depending on your care needs. Meet our care-givers and residents. |
BOOK |
Contact your local Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre on 1800 059 059 to book the residential respite you need. |
RECEIVE |
Prepare your loved-one for their respite experience. Pack their bags if it is an overnight booking. Take the time you need upon arrival to settle in and look forward to an improved quality of life for you and your loved-one. |
Value Adding
Services that may be available for an additional fee are according to those value added items listed with Feros Village Byron Bay or Feros Village Bangalow.
Affordability
Basic Daily Care Fee
All residents are required to pay a basic daily care fee. This fee covers daily living expenses at the village including meals, laundry, basic amenities, nursing and personal care.
Feros Care is obliged to adhere to Commonwealth Government formulas for maximum daily fees determined by pensioner status and indexed every six month according to pension increases.
Current fee information is available on the Commonwealth Government website or by contacting our Finance Manager on (07) 5669 0555.
Payment Arrangements
A direct debit arrangement where fees are deducted fortnightly from a nominated bank account is the preferred method of payment. Feros Care also accepts credit card, cheques or cash payment.
