Aged Care Basics
What Happens After ACAT Approval?
The practical next steps families often face after aged-care assessment approval.
Short answer
After ACAT approval, families usually start comparing homes, checking vacancies, visiting facilities, understanding fees, and preparing questions before accepting a place or signing agreements.
Immediate next steps
Approval is not the same as choosing a home. Families still need to compare rooms, care needs, location, fees, and contract terms.
- Confirm the level of care approved.
- Shortlist homes and arrange visits.
- Ask for fee schedules in writing.
- Prepare questions before accepting a room.
Turn this into a family decision.
Folra can help model RAD/DAP scenarios and turn the numbers into calmer questions to discuss before anyone signs.
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Does ACAT approval guarantee a place?
No. It confirms eligibility for care types, but families still need to find and accept a suitable place.
Sources
Rate and fee claims are checked against Australian Government sources where applicable.
Related guides
Disclaimer: Folra guides are educational only. They do not provide financial, legal, tax, or aged-care advice. Confirm current rules and consider independent advice before making decisions or signing agreements.