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Enjoy pre-booked respite stays at Bethany Aged Care Centre – Port Macquarie

Caring for a loved one is a privilege - an act of love. But even the most devoted carers need to pause and care for themselves too.

That’s why we’re offering pre-booked respite care at our 5-star Government-rated aged care home. 

Whether you’re planning a holiday or simply need time to rest and recharge, you can do so with confidence, knowing your loved one is in safe, compassionate hands, receiving 24/7 support in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Why pre-booked respite?
Most aged care homes only offer respite when a room happens to be free. At Bethany, we’ve set aside dedicated spaces you can book ahead - giving you certainty, peace of mind and flexibility when you need it most.

What’s included:

✔ Minimum stay: 14 nights | Maximum stay: 63 nights
✔ 24/7 care and support
✔ Tasty and nutritious meals
✔ Comfortable room
✔ Full access to wellness programs and activities

Book early! Spaces are limited. 

Call 1300 111 227 or send us an online enquiry today. 

Terms & Conditions: This promotion is only available until capacity is exhausted, meaning the offer will be available for as long as the Centre has vacancies specific to respite care. Applicants must be approved for government-funded residential respite care. Admission is also subject to the Centre’s own assessment to ensure we can meet each applicant’s individual needs. The Salvation Army Aged Care reserves the right to amend, extend, withdraw, or cancel this offer and/or these terms and conditions at any time.

What is Respite Care?

Respite care offers short-term support for older people when a little extra help is needed -whether their usual carer is taking a well-earned break, they’re recovering from a hospital stay, or waiting for permanent care to be arranged.

It can be delivered at home or in a residential aged care home like Bethany.

If choosing a residential respite stay, individuals can access up to 63 days of subsidised care each financial year. To be eligible, an aged care assessment is required to determine the right level of support.

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How can you access Respite Care? Expand all

Find out if you are eligible for government-funded services by calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. This may involve a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) visiting you at home to assess your eligibility. You can also use their online eligibility checker

Based on the outcome of the aged care assessment, you will then receive a respite classification. This will help ensure the right level of care is provided. 

Call us on 1300 111 227 or email agedcare.enquiries@salvationarmy.org.au to discuss your needs in-depth and how we can help. 

Come in to see our centre, meet our care team and get a feel for our community. We will arrange with you a pre-admission interview so that we can discuss in more detail your care needs, preferences and lifestyle.

Once the Care Manager is confident that we can meet your needs, we will be in contact with you to confirm the arrangements regarding your stay.

What Will You Pay?

To access residential respite care, you will be required to pay a Basic Daily Care Fee for each day you stay. This fee is set by the government at 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. The Basic Daily Care Fee is payable monthly in advance.

There are no other costs involved with respite care at The Salvation Army Aged Care. 

Life at Bethany Aged Care Centre

Bethany Aged Care Centre is well-known in the local community for its relaxed, home-like environment. 

Step inside and you'll see residents' art decorating the walls, the Centre's very own shop run by the Lifestyle team and gardens. 

Get to know more about Bethany through the stories below:

Five overlapping diversity and inclusion logos

The Salvation Army Aged Care acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive.

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