For Older People Seeking Residential Aged Care
Brightwater, as with all other care providers, can only accept applications for residential aged care following assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
To be referred to an ACAT, consult your general practitioner who will refer you to the most appropriate ACAT which is usually located at your nearest public hospital.
Once you have been assessed by the ACAT, please call our Admissions Service at Brightwater on 1800 005 009 to find out more about the Brightwater Admissions process. Our friendly Admissions staff are available to help you with your enquiries between 8:30am and 4:30pm Western Australian time, Monday to Friday.
For Older People Seeking Temporary Residential Respite Care
Brightwater, as with all other care providers, can only accept applications for residential respite aged care following assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
To be referred to an ACAT, consult your general practitioner who will refer you to the most appropriate ACAT which is usually located at your nearest public hospital.
Once you have been assessed by the ACAT, please call our Admissions Service at Brightwater on 1800 005 009 to find out more about the Brightwater Admissions process. Our friendly Admissions staff are available to help you with your enquiries between 8:30am and 4:30pm Western Australian time, Monday to Friday.
For Older People Seeking Community Care & At Home Respite
Brightwater provides a wide range of support services for older people in their own homes in the community.
Some services require an assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). To be referred to an ACAT, consult your general practitioner who will refer you to the most appropriate ACAT which is usually located at your nearest public hospital.
Home and Community Care (HACC) services do not require an ACAT assessment.
For assistance and advice regarding Brightwater At Home services, please contact (08) 9489 5000.
For Older People Being Discharged From Hospital
Brightwater’s Transition Care Program helps support older adults after a hospital stay. It is a time limited service which helps people regain their independence.
For advice regarding this service, please contact (08) 9489 5000.
