Step Eight:
What happens after we have chosen a rest home?
After you have chosen a rest home, your parent will need to sign an Admission Agreement. This has to be signed before entry, but if it’s an emergency admission, it needs to be signed as soon as possible. This is an agreement between your parent and the rest home or hospital. It states the rights and responsibilities of your parent and the facility.
The agreement contains information about:
- who is responsible for care costs
- what services are included in the fee and what you must pay extra for
- when you must leave the facility
- how you make a complaint
- how to transfer to another facility
Your parent may have to sign Enduring Powers of Attorney before they sign the Admission Agreement. Click here for information about Enduring Powers of Attorney
What should we do before my parent signs?
You must look over the agreement carefully. Have someone independent from the rest home examine the contract before your parent signs. This could be a nominated power of attorney, a relative, a friend or a lawyer. Seek advice on anything you are not clear about. Your parent can have someone support them when discussing the agreement with the rest home.
Your parent's rights under the Admission Agreement
Your parent's responsibilities under the Admission Agreement