Choosing aged care in Bentley starts with understanding the support your loved one needs, then comparing suitable services and accommodation. We help you explore residential aged care, home care and respite, with guidance on provider enquiries, applications and costs.
Our founder, Grace Conboy, is a Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of aged care experience. We draw on her clinical knowledge to help you ask the right questions and understand whether a service can meet your loved one’s needs.
Whether you are planning ahead or responding to a change in circumstances, you don’t have to face it alone.
Bentley is home to established communities where retirement accommodation and aged care services sit within the same campus. This can give families several options to explore, but each service has its own care arrangements, admission requirements and fees.
Two local communities you may encounter are SwanCare Bentley Park and Juniper Rowethorpe. Both offer residential aged care alongside other accommodation or support services.
When researching either community, identify the specific home or service you are considering. Ask whether it can support your loved one’s care needs, which accommodation options are available and what you would need to arrange separately.
We help you work through these details and prepare a shortlist based on your loved one’s circumstances. These communities are examples to investigate, with suitability, vacancies and current fees subject to confirmation by the provider.
A retirement address and a residential aged care placement involve different arrangements. Before committing, check the care included, the costs involved and what happens if your loved one's needs change.
| Care or accommodation option | Details to compare | Ask the provider |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement living | Accommodation terms, included services and arrangements for additional support. | If daily personal care becomes necessary, who would organise it and what would we pay? |
| Permanent residential aged care | Care suitability, room options, fees and support for changing needs. | Can this specific home meet the needs described in our care assessment? |
| Residential respite | Available dates, admission requirements, care arrangements and plans after the stay. | What should we arrange before arrival and before returning home? |
| Support at home | Services available at your address, visit times, fees and continuity of support. | Can you provide the help we need at the times we need it? |
We can help you understand provider information and compare your options. Call 0427 092 750 to discuss your situation.
When your loved one needs more support than they can receive at home, we help you explore residential care that fits their daily needs and personal preferences.
We review the information in their care assessment and discuss the assistance they need with mobility, personal care and other daily activities. We then help you ask providers about their ability to support those needs, including any dementia-related or nursing requirements.
During a tour, we encourage you to look beyond the room. Notice how staff communicate with residents, ask about mealtime assistance and discuss how your loved one could continue the routines they enjoy.
Our residential aged care placement support includes help with provider communication, tours and applications, along with clear explanations of the fee information you receive.
When your loved one needs more support than they can receive at home, we help you explore residential care that fits their daily needs and personal preferences. We review the information in their care assessment and discuss the assistance they need with mobility, personal care and other daily activities. We then help you ask providers about their ability to support those needs, including any dementia-related or nursing requirements. During a tour, we encourage you to look beyond the room. Notice how staff communicate with residents, ask about mealtime assistance and discuss how your loved one could continue the routines they enjoy.
Your loved one may want to stay in their own home while receiving help with tasks that have become difficult. We help you identify the support they need and compare providers that service their Bentley address. The details matter. A provider may offer help with showering and dressing, but you still need to check whether visits are available at a suitable time and how they handle changes or missed appointments. We also discuss the support your family currently provides. This helps you identify gaps between scheduled visits and consider whether the proposed arrangements are practical.
A temporary care stay may help when a family carer needs a break, has their own health concerns or cannot provide their usual support. We help you explore suitable respite options, clarify admission requirements and organise provider enquiries. Before the stay, we encourage you to share the details that help staff understand your loved one, including their routines, communication preferences and care needs. It also helps to plan what happens afterwards. If your family is considering permanent care, ask about the separate application process rather than assuming a respite stay will lead to an ongoing place.
Grace Conboy founded Care Match Solutions after years of supporting older people and their families through aged care decisions. As a Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience in the sector, she understands the questions families face when care needs increase.
Her clinical background helps us examine whether a proposed service can support your loved one’s needs. We explain provider information in plain language and help you clarify anything that remains uncertain before you proceed.
Your loved one’s wishes remain part of that discussion. We take time to understand what matters to them, including their privacy, familiar routines and relationships.
Benefit from our team's wealth of expertise and experience in aged care placement. With our deep understanding of the industry, we provide you with the insights and guidance needed to make informed decisions about your loved one's care.
We understand that every family’s situation is unique. That’s why we offer personalised solutions tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you’re seeking home care or residential placement, we’ll work closely with you to find the perfect fit.
Benefit from our extensive network of aged care providers and resources. With strong connections in the industry, we have access to a wide range of options to ensure that you find the best possible care solution for you or your loved one.
Navigating the aged care system can be overwhelming. Our team is here to simplify the process for you, providing clear guidance and support every step of the way. From paperwork to facility tours, we handle the details so you can focus on what matters most – your loved one's well-being.
Our commitment to you doesn't end once placement is secured. We provide ongoing support and assistance to ensure a smooth transition and continued satisfaction with your chosen care arrangement. Whether you have questions or concerns, or simply need someone to talk to, we're here for you every step of the way.
You may have started contacting Bentley providers and received several different forms, fee schedules or accommodation offers. We help you organise that information and understand what needs attention next.
Depending on your situation, we can assist with:
Reviewing care assessments and discussing your priorities.
Comparing suitable homes and home care providers.
Arranging tours and preparing questions.
Completing applications and following up enquiries.
Explaining provider fees and accommodation options.
Tell us early if a hospital discharge or change in family support means you face a deadline. We can help coordinate the next steps, with timing dependent on care requirements and provider availability.
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Your aged care questions
We can help you explore relevant services at SwanCare Bentley Park and Juniper Rowethorpe against your loved one's needs and preferences. We look at the specific home or service you are considering, including care suitability, accommodation and fee information.
Care Match Solutions provides consultancy and placement support. We do not operate these communities, and each provider must confirm availability and admission requirements.
Retirement living and residential aged care involve different accommodation and care arrangements, even when they share a campus. Ask what your agreement includes, which services you would need to arrange separately and whether moving into residential care would require a separate application.
Yes. Compare the specific home's care services, accommodation, daily routines and fees. Several homes may share a campus, but you should confirm what each can offer your loved one before applying.
We can help you explore accommodation and care options that may allow them to remain nearby. Ask providers about arrangements for partners with different needs, including separate applications and visiting access. Suitable vacancies will influence what is possible.
We can help you clarify the provider's waitlist process and discuss other suitable options. Depending on your circumstances, this may involve considering another home, widening the search area or exploring temporary support. A provider must confirm whether it can offer a suitable place.
Yes. We help you prepare questions around your loved one's needs, such as assistance at mealtimes, support overnight, communication with family and how staff respond when care needs change.
You can also read our guide to choosing an aged care facility before visiting.
