Aged Care Facilities Insurance

We help aged care facilities get the right insurance that could best protect their residents, staff, and operations.

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What is Aged Care Facilities Insurance?

It protects businesses that care for seniors, covering risks like resident injuries or property damage. It’s often a combination of policies, such as public liability and professional indemnity, designed to meet the unique needs of residential care homes, nursing homes, or home care services.

What Does It Cover?

It includes:

Liability Claims: Covers injuries or damage to residents, visitors, or their property caused by your operations.

Negligence Claims: Pays for legal and settlement expenses from claims of professional negligence or errors in care.

Property Damage: Covers the costs of repairs or replacement for facility or equipment damaged by events, such as fires or storms.

Legal Costs and Fines: Pays for lawyer fees or regulatory fines related to operations or compliance.

Business Interruption: Protects you against financial losses from temporary closures due to covered events like floods.

Workers’ Compensation: Covers medical bills and lost income for staff injured on the job.

Who Needs It?

This insurance is essential for:

Residential Aged Care Facilities or Nursing Homes

Facilities providing 24/7 care for senior adults who can no longer live independently due to health or mobility issues.

Home and Community Care Providers

Providers that deliver services to older adults living in their own homes to support independence.

Retirement Village Operators

Operators offering independent living for seniors, usually over the age of 55, who are generally healthy but want a supportive community.

Individual Carers or Allied Health Professionals Working in Aged Care

Those who provide personal care, like hygiene, or domestic assistance, often in homes or facilities.

Why Does It Matter?

Here’s why insurance for aged care facilities matters to you:

It protects you against costly claims.

It pays for rebuilding costs.

It covers your relocation and lost income.

It supports your staff and volunteers.

It helps maintain resident satisfaction.

What’s At Risk?

Imagine these:

A resident slips on a wet floor and breaks their hip. Aged Care Facilities Insurance can cover medical costs and legal fees if they claim negligence.

A fire damages your facility, forcing temporary closure. It helps pay for resident relocation and lost income while repairs are being done.

A staff member accidentally administers the wrong dosage of medication to a resident. This insurance covers the legal costs and compensation claimed by the resident or their family

Frequently asked questions

Do I need insurance for a small aged care facility?
Yes, even small facilities face risks including resident injuries or property damage. Insurance covers unexpected costs, so a single incident doesn’t hurt your business financially.
Can it cover volunteer injuries?
Yes it can. Aged Care Facilities Insurance gives protection to unpaid workers or volunteers if they’re injured while helping at your facility. This is important since many aged care homes rely on volunteers, and coverage ensures they’re looked after if something goes wrong.
Does it include coverage for stolen residents’ belongings?
Yes, if you include theft cover, it can protect against stolen items like residents’ personal belongings. Also, you might want to explore some simple, practical anti-theft measures for prevention.

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