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Example how to build and calculate your services
Planning home care can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. In this section, we’ve provided real-life scenarios to help you visualise how to build a personalised home care package. Whether you need fully supported care management or just a little extra help around the house, these examples show how you can tailor services to meet your needs and budget.
Explore the scenarios below to see how it all comes together.
Our Packages
Let's calulate James and Emily Care Plan Costs
Service | Time | Frequency | Rate/hour | Total |
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Personal Care | 3 hours | Weekly 3 days | $82 | $984 |
Nursing Care | 1 hour | Fortnightly | $148.50 | $592 |
Social Support | 1 hour | Weekly | $82 | $328 |
Domestic Assistance | 1 hour | Fortnightly | $82 | $164 |
Allied Health - Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist | 1 hour | Fortnightly | $180 | $360 |
Care Management | Fortnightly | $265 | $530 | |
Package Management | Fortnightly | $155.88 | $311.60 | |
Total | $3,269.60 | |||
Unspent Funds | $107.81 |
In summary
After deducting the fees for care management and administration, James has $107.81 remaining in his package budget. Salveo Home Care only charges totalling of 27% of the funds for care management and package management combined. We believe funds should be utilised more for your care.
*This is an illustrated example only. Pricing is based on a calendar month over a year and may not precisely reflect the figures on your monthly statement.
SCENARIO #1: Choosing, Salveo Concierge, a Fully Supported Care
Management Option for James and Emily
James is a retired architect living with Parkinson's disease. Emily, his wife, is a retired school teacher who acts as James's primarycaregiver. Due to her caregiving responsibilities, Emily has had to reduce her volunteer work and social outings.
James is assessed and approved for a Level 3 home care package after an income assessment ($3377.41 per month). Recognising the need for comprehensive support, the couple selects our Fully Supported Care Management option, which includes personalised care plan development, ongoing care management and review, care coordination and assistance with administrative tasks (17% fee for dedicated Care Partner and ongoing care plan management, and 10% fee for administration and package management).
James's dedicated Care Partner Bernadeth collaborates with Emily to create a tailored care plan:
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Personal Care: $984 per month for a support worker to assist James with showering, dressing, and medication management. 3 hours weekly service, therefore 12 hours a month at $82 amounting to $984.
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Nursing Care: $592 per month for a registered nurse to visit weekly for health monitoring and medication administration. The care plan suggests James requires 1 hour weekly, therefore 4 hours a month at 148.50 amounting to $592.
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Social Support: $328 per month for a companion to accompany James on outings and engage in activities he enjoys. 1 hour weekly, therefore 4 hours a month at $82 amounting to $328.
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Domestic Assistance: $164 per month for a cleaner to help with household chores, cleaning, vacuuming, linen change, laundry, dusting, light house hold tasks. 1 hour fortnightly therefore 2 hours a month at $82 amounting to $164.
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Mobility: $360 per month for a physio to help James with mobility and balance. 1 hour fortnightly, twice a month at $180 amounting to $360.