Bupa residents must pay $42 daily for hot breakfasts
Thousands of people in Bupa aged care homes cannot get hot cooked breakfasts unless they pay $42 daily for a premium package.
Thousands of people in Bupa aged care homes cannot get hot breakfasts unless they pay for a premium service. The Sapphire Service costs $42 a day, or more than $15,000 a year.
The Sapphire Service includes better dining, hairdressing, and more group exercise. The Sapphire Service is part of the federal government's Higher Everyday Living Fees program.
This program serves residents who want a higher standard of daily services. Bupa has over 5,000 residents across its aged care homes.
This has raised concerns about a two-tiered aged care system developing.
- $42
- Daily premium cost
- More than $15,000
- Annual premium cost
- Over 5,000
- Bupa residents
- Higher Everyday Living Fees
- Program name
Why it mattersIt raises questions about fairness and access in aged care for vulnerable residents with limited means.
AustraliaAffects thousands of Australians in Bupa aged care and highlights growing disparities in aged care services nationwide.
