Are NZ Rest Homes In Crisis?
The Next Bit Podcast
In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I sit down with Tracey Martin, chief executive of the New Zealand Aged Care Association, to respond to the comments you shared after our last episode on aged residential care. Tracey puts the rest home horror stories in context, explaining that only a small fraction of complaints to the Health and Disability Commissioner relate to aged care, and that most care beds are run by charities, not-for-profits and small owner-operators rather than profit-driven corporates. We explore how the needs assessment works, what the four levels of care actually mean, and why $187 a day in funding rarely covers what residents need. Tracey also explains the residential care subsidy, why the family home is protected for the spouse still living there, and her campaign The Long Drive, which highlights couples separated by a lack of local care. We also touch on the proposed reforms and the staffing pressures facing the sector. Whether you're weighing up care for a parent or simply want to understand the system before you need it, this episode offers a clear, honest look at aged care in New Zealand.
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