• Time to Think program

    Bright and light respite bedroom with bed and side table and a large window

Capecare is WA’s first regional location for the WA Government’s Time to Think program.

Time to Think allows older people in the South West more time to plan their next steps following a hospital stay, and in turn helps to free hospital beds and provide a dedicated support service.

How the Program works

As a participating provider, Capecare is offering short-term respite care to eligible patients. We work with participating hospitals to enable patients access to our usual high quality respite care.

During the period of respite, Capecare’s Placement Coordinator supports the older person and their family to identify and consider options, make arrangements, and transition to their chosen long-term care, which may include:

  • Remaining with Capecare as a permanent residential client (if availability allows),
  • Discharge home with appropriate supports, or
  • Discharge to another aged care provider.

What is the length of a Time to Think stay?

Typically the length of stay is up to 28 days.

During their time at Capecare, the older person is able to participate in all of the services and programs available to Capecare residents.

  • Capecare respite room
  • Bright and light respite bedroom with bed and side table and a large window
  • Capecare respite residents in the social centre
  • Capecare respite resident in front of room
  • Capecare Time to Think lounge
  • Capecare respite social centre
  • Capecare respite residents in the social centre
  • Capecare respite social centre
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What amenities and facilities are provided?

Capecare provides a home away from home for clients joining us for Time to Think respite care in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Our dedicated team of experienced and caring staff and volunteers are on hand to provide great company, care, and assistance whenever needed.

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Residential respite care, case management and long-term placement services to provide support with administrative and decision-making processes associated with transition to chosen longer term care arrangements. This could include, for example, support to identify permanent aged care vacancies, confirm home care support, complete forms or liaise with Services Australia and other providers.

Allied health care for support after a hospital stay, to prevent deconditioning or prepare for discharge to chosen longer term care arrangements.

Communal areas throughout the facility, plus gardens and courtyards, encouraging social interaction, independence and activity.

A range of free toiletries and continence supplies. Clients are also welcome to purchase their preferred brand of products. For residents with complex care needs we may provide different or specialised products. Please see the clinical staff with any questions.

A menu selection of delicious meals prepared on-site. Our  chefs prepare seasonal menus and ensure meal selections are of the highest quality. All menus are dietician-endorsed. If a texture-modified diet is required, a Speech Pathologist will advise how to best provide a safe, nutritious, and tasty diet. Vegetarian, vegan and culturally specific meals and medically advised diets such as diabetic and gluten-free are also available. Please ask a Capecare staff member to discuss nutritional needs with the catering team.

Free WIFI, and paid streaming services can be connected in rooms at the client’s cost.

We have skilled staff and a range of onsite resources for communications support with sensory needs, including spoken or written communication. We will help to identify appropriate support during our pre-admission process.

Security cameras are fitted throughout our public and common areas to monitor security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Access to recorded footage is strictly limited and only for the purposes of incident investigation by management.

Our dedicated Lifestyle team can provide an engaging activity program that reflects a client’s interests. We offer a range of group activities, designed to complement individual allied health programs and promoting independence and functional ability. We believe local community social connections are important.

Our hairdressing salon is open on Monday and Tuesday between 9am and 4pm. Appointments can be booked directly with the hairdresser or through Reception. Please note that services must be paid in cash or cheque, either at the time of appointment or at the end of a stay.

Our Busselton Village Shop is located in the main building and open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 11.30am and 2pm to 4pm (subject to volunteer staffing). A range of general goods and confectionery items are available.

Capecare’s Library offers a selection of DVDs, large print books and special interest books. City of Busselton Libraries provides a visiting service to library members. Ask our Lifestyle team for more information.

Group religious services are held regularly and listed in the lifestyle program available in each room. Family and friends are most welcome to attend. Please see the Lifestyle Team for assistance to attend services outside of Capecare.

Important information to note before arrival

Prior to discharge from hospital and arrival at Capecare there are a number of things that need to be completed as detailed below. Hospital staff will be able to assist with these requirements.

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We need clients to provide enough medications for the length of their stay. Capecare can assist clients with their medications, or they can manage their own medications.

If we are helping administer medications, please:

  • Supply all medications in a Webster Pak or Co-sash prior to admission.
  • Ask a Pharmacy to prepare the Webster or Co-sash packs with all regular and ‘as required’ medications, including over-the-counter medication (such as vitamins).
  • Provide a current medication summary and signing sheet before admission.

If we have assessed the client is able to continue to self-medicate, please:

  • Have a GP complete and sign the Authority to Self-Medicate form and return before admission. This is not essential prior to discharge from hospital but self-medication will not be possible until this form is completed following admission to Capecare.
  • Bring all medications on the day of admission, and
  • Be mindful all medications must always be stored in a locked drawer.

Pharmacy 777 is Capecare’s contracted pharmacist in Busselton. Clients are also welcome to use their regular pharmacy.

If Pharmacy 777 Busselton is your usual pharmacy, please complete and sign the Accounts Form and return to the pharmacy prior to admission. Please ask the Pharmacy to provide us with a copy.

Medical summary
An up-to-date medical summary from a GP is required prior to admission. The hospital discharge team or the Capecare admissions team should be able to contact the nominated GP to obtain a summary of the following information:

  • Medical history
  • Vaccination history
  • Advanced Health Directive information
  • EPA/EPG or SAT information

If a client’s usual GP cannot visit Capecare, our Admissions Coordinator will discuss options should medical assistance be required during a stay with us. An agreement on who and when medical care will be contacted on a client’s behalf will be documented prior to admission.

Please let us know of any external appointments booked so we can help with necessary documentation. If transport needs to be arranged, clients should seek support from one of our senior clinical staff, as some transport options such as ambulance patient transfers may incur additional costs. Staff or volunteers are unable to accompany clients to appointments.

Capecare does not accept responsibility for any money, valuables or personal belongings on the premises. Where possible, we recommend leaving valuable items at home during the respite stay.

Please pack sufficient clothing and label with a laundry pen. Capecare launders clothing on-site. Whilst all care is taken in relation to the laundering of personal items, they may go missing if not well labelled. At times the industrial cleaning process may damage delicates. Clients can also make their own laundry arrangements.

Clients can bring their mobile phone and charger. Please label both items clearly.

Visitors are always welcome. We have no set visiting hours but ask that visitors show the same consideration that they would if visiting a private home. Visitors can use any of the indoor and outdoor areas throughout the facility and are welcome to purchase meals – please enquire at Reception.

An electronic visitor screening process called ZipLine is located at the front entrance. We ask all visitors to sign in and out and follow the most up to date entry requirements when completing a health screening. Our team will assist if required.

Well-behaved furry friends are welcome to accompany visitors. Please ensure they are appropriately groomed and remain on a lead. Please also pick up any deposits!

Visitors need to follow health screening requirements as outlined in the visiting section. While at Capecare we encourage regular hands washing, follow cough etiquette and raise any signs or symptoms of fever with our clinical/care team.

In line with WA Health recommendations, Capecare is a smoke-free organisation and as such smoking and/or vaping is not permitted inside our buildings, on the grounds or in car parks.

Capecare is committed to ensuring that any personal information, including medical and financial details, is managed in accordance with relevant legislation and Capecare policies. Clients are informed about our privacy obligations on admission, and within their agreement. Any concerns regarding privacy should be directed to the Facility Manager.

Capecare welcomes feedback and we are committed to providing transparency and accessibility. Feedback forms can be found throughout the facility. More information is available in the admission pack.

All feedback is managed confidentially, and we respect your right to provide anonymous feedback. We may contact clients to seek additional information as well as providing a response to feedback.

Fees

Time to Think fees are paid at the time of admission. We accept cash, cheques, direct debit and EFTPOS.

Clients are required to pay the standard resident contribution or basic daily fee, which is the same as if a client moved to a permanent residential aged care facility. This is equal to 85% of the single basic age pension, which is approximately $900/fortnight.

Room keys are issued on arrival. Please ensure that these are returned at the end of a stay. Failing to do so will result in a key replacement charge.

At Capecare, we have the privilege of meeting so many interesting and inspirational people who come through our doors – some who make their home with us for many years, and others who stay for only a short while.

Cyril Mason recently spent time at Capecare Busselton through our Time to Think program, and at 100 years of age, he has quite a story to tell. From serving in the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War to building successful businesses, engraving the Perth Cup and playing 168 league games for the Bunbury Football Club, Cyril’s life has been one of enterprise, achievement and community connection. Just as memorable is the positivity, warmth and sense of humour he still brings to every conversation.

Read Cyrl’s story.

Contact information

To contact a Time to Think client staying at Capecare, phone our Care Staff on 0499 007 903.

To speak to a member of our team about the Time to Think program, contact our Admissions Team on

9750 2095 and admissions@capecare.com.au.

Read more about Time to Think:

Read more about Capecare’s Respite Services.

Busselton

20 Ray Ave
Busselton WA 6280
Ph: 08 9750 2000
Fax: 08 9755 4696
reception@capecare.com.au

Dunsborough

171 Naturaliste Tce
Dunsborough WA 6281
Ph: 08 9786 5555
Fax: 08 9786 5508
reception.duns@capecare.com.au

Capecare Community Home Care

Ph: 08 9750 2097
community@capecare.com.au

Capecare acknowledges the Wadandi people as the Traditional Custodians of Noongar Boodja and honour Elders past and present. We recognise their enduring connection to this land and our shared commitment to care for our community.

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