Rest Home Care & Residential Care Subsidies

We understand that navigating rest home care and the Residential Care Subsidy (RCS) process can be stressful, especially when someone you love is moving into care. At McCaw Lewis, we provide clear, compassionate, and practical guidance to help you manage the legal and financial complexities of aged-care funding.

Understanding Residential Care Subsidies

Residential care subsidies are government-funded payments that help cover the cost of long-term rest home or hospital-level care for eligible individuals. Our team helps you understand:

• Eligibility criteria for subsidies
• How gifting, asset transfers, and trust arrangements can impact entitlement
• The means-assessment process, including how income and assets are evaluated

We guide you step by step, ensuring your interests are protected and your affairs are properly arranged.

Planning for Future Care Needs

We also assist families with:

• Preparing and submitting residential care subsidy applications
• Reviewing and updating estate plans to reflect future care needs
• Understanding how legal arrangements, trusts, and asset planning interact with subsidy eligibility

Support You Can Trust

At McCaw Lewis, our goal is to ease the burden on you and your family during this challenging time. We provide expert advice on rest home care, residential care subsidies, and estate planning, giving you confidence that your loved one’s care and your financial affairs are properly managed.

Contact McCaw Lewis today for guidance on residential care, subsidy applications, and aged-care planning.