Your costs and fees are an important contribution to the care and accommodation provided by the residence, while the Australian Government remains the primary source of care funding. These costs and fees are determined by the Department of Services, based on your ability to pay and individual circumstances at time of admission. Each quarter the department produces a Schedule of Resident Fees and Charges. Your admission options can vary greatly based on your individual circumstances.
We recommend if you are unsure of any of the requirements, please seek legal advice.
The My Aged Care provides helpful information about all services regarding aged care and has an Aged Care Fee Calculator or call 1800 200 422.
Basic Daily Fee
All residents in aged care, including respite residents, are required to pay a Basic Daily Fee as a contribution towards care and living expenses. The daily fee for all residents equates to 85% of the basic single age pension.
Means Tested Fee
Residents (other than respite residents) may be asked to pay care co-contribution fees depending on their income and their assets. The Department of Human Services (Centrelink) sets the amount a resident must pay direct to the aged care provider and reduces the care subsidies paid to the provider by the same amount.
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
This is a lump sum payment for accommodation in an aged care home and is fully refundable when you leave the residence. This is the price of a room, in lump sum form, that residents have agreed to pay with the provider. Residents can pay the RAD in full or they can pay via a combination of a smaller RAD and a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP).
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
The Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is calculated as a daily cost that is charged monthly if the RAD has not been paid in full. The DAP is calculated as a percentage of the remaining RAD.
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Application Forms
To apply for Permanent Placement or Respite Care please complete the relevant online form below. On receipt of your application, we will contact you. If you have any questions about the forms, call us on 08 9531 1622.
