Room moves in residential aged care – what are the rules and can the MPIR change?

overview

In this episode, we discuss room moves in residential aged care and the rules that apply.

It is an issue that occurs in many different circumstances, such as where a resident wishes to change rooms, where a resident no longer needs a room in memory support or where a resident has increased needs that require an alternative room.

A common misconception is that the maximum permissible interest rate (or ‘MPIR’ as it is often called) can never change for a resident. However, a room move is one situation where the MPIR might change, depending on the circumstances.

You can find other information and resources at oloughlinsonair.com.au. O’Loughlins is a legal firm based in South Australia. The information in this podcast is for general information only and not to be relied on as legal or other advice. Please consult with your legal advisor for advice about your particular circumstances.

 

authors

Rebecca Barr

Rebecca Barr | Partner

Rebecca specialises in advising the health, aged care and retirement living sectors on a broad range of issues, from mergers and acquisitions and commercial matters through to regulatory advice. She has worked in Adelaide and interstate at an international law firm.

Rebecca is also the host and producer of O'Loughlins on air, a podcast on current legal issues in health, aged care and retirement living.

Helena Errey-White

Helena Errey-White | Associate

Helena joined O'Loughlins in January 2019 and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of South Australia, in March 2020.

Helena specialises in health, aged care and retirement living law. Helena advises and assists clients with navigating complex regulatory compliance, maintaining compliant agreements, resolving retirement living disputes and guardianship and administration matters in the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the acquisition or sale of aged care facilities and retirement villages.

Helena is a member of the Law Society of South Australia’s Human Rights Committee. In this role, Helena contributes to the Society's work on law reform intersecting with the aged care space.

Disclaimer

This podcast and related resources are for general information only and are not to be relied on as legal or other advice.  Please consult with your legal advisor for advice about your particular circumstances.