Pricing

Pricing

The fee arrangements for aged care homes changed on 1 July 2014. A summary of the types of fees that you may be charged are at Aged care changes from 1 July 2014.

If your income and assets are over a certain amount you may be asked to make an accommodation payment that you agree with the home. Otherwise the Australian Government will pay for part or all of your accommodation costs.

The Department of Human Services will advise you if you are required to make an accommodation payment.

Below provides the maximum price (accommodation payment) you may be asked to pay if entering a home on or after 1 July 2014, you may be able to negotiate a lower price with the home.

Below also provides details on any additional care or services that may be offered by the home, either as part of the accommodation price or available at an additional cost.

Shared room + ensuite: max. refundable deposit $325,000 or max. daily payments of $36.51, extra service fee $0.00

Single room + ensuite: max. refundable deposit $325,000 or max. daily payments of $36.51, extra service fee $0.00

Shared room + shared bathroom: max. refundable deposit $325,000 or max. daily payments of $36.51, extra service fee $0.00

Single room + shared bathroom: max. refundable deposit $325,000 or max. daily payments of $36.51, extra service fee $0.00