Heart 4 Care Service Details
Support at Home Pricing Schedule
This Schedule provides information on the price for common services you can access through a Home Care Package, Support at Home, NDIS and DVA Funded. The costs will be deducted from your overall package budget.
There are many other services you can access through a Home Care Package that are not listed below. This may include home maintenance, aids or equipment which may form part of your Care Plan. Services delivered as part of your Care Plan are GST-free. For further information, please see the provider’s full price list or contact the home care provider (details included below).
| Service | Service Detail | Mon-Fri 30 Min | Mon-Fri 6am-6pm Per Hour |
Mon-Fri 6pm-6am Per Hour |
Sat Per Hour |
Sun Per Hour |
Public Holiday Per Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Care Workers | Domestic support. Companionship. Community access. Personal care. Respite care. Meal Preparation. Medication assist. Driving to appointment. Dementia Care. Social Outing. And more |
$70 | $99 | 109 | $140 | $164 | $205 |
| Nursing | Wound Care. Diabetic Care. 24/7 Care. Wellness Checks. Tracheostomy Care. Catheter/SPC Management. PEG Feeding tube Management. Medication Administration. Injections. Palliative Care. Post surgical Care Etc. |
NA | $180 | $210 | $240 | $265 | $290 |
| RN Report Writing | Initial Assessment (Lvl3 +). Clinical Assessment. Home Safety Assessment. Wound Care assessment. Fall Risk Assessment. |
NA | $170 | $180 | $220 | NA | NA |
| Travel | Per Kilometre charge travel as part of service And staff Travel cost to visit. | $2.30/KM | $2.30/KM | $2.30/KM | $2.30/KM | $2.30/KM | $2.30/KM |
| Allied Health Services | Price Per Service |
| Physiotherapist (home Visit) | $220 |
| Podiatrist (home Visit) | $220 |
| Occupational Therapist | $320 |
| Remedial Massage | $120 |
| Psychologist | $195 |
| Speech Pathologist | $220 |
| Social Worker | $200 |
| Dietition & Nutritionist | $220 |
| Allied health therapy assistant | $150 |
| Exercise Physiologist | $195 |
Care Management
Care management is a mandatory service that includes on-going care assessment, planning and coordination. This ensures the services you receive meet the needs and goals identified in your Care Plan. Every Home Care Package and support at home, including those being self-managed will require some level of care management.
| Service | Service Detail | Per Hour |
| Care Management | Activity relating to management of your care plan and Budget. | $110 |
| Self Management | Self-managed care plan and Services | 10% (care plan and expenses) |
Important Notes:
Consumable supply: Medical consumables are not included in the above rates and may be charged separately.
Cancelled visits: Provide at least 48 hours of notice to cancel a scheduled service/s outside of an emergency. If you fail to provide notice, you will be charged for the full amount of the cancelled service. This charge also applies to clients who fail to attend a scheduled service or activity.
Client to be home: The client must be present during service delivery unless specified in the Care Plan.
Minutes allowance: The client is to allow for 15–30 minutes on either side of service times to accommodate traffic and unforeseen circumstances