Understanding your aged care costs and choices. When moving into an aged care home you may pay a one-off payment or deposit, as well as ongoing fees for your care, accommodation and daily living.
Each room has a published maximum price. Pay it as a refundable deposit (RAD), a daily payment (DAP), or a mix of both. Use the calculator on any room to see the daily payment for the deposit you choose.
A comfortable, furnished private room of approximately 15m² with access to shared external bathroom facilities. The room includes an electric bed, built-in wardrobe, lockable storage, overbed table and visitor chair, with air conditioning and central heating.
A spacious, furnished room of 24m² or 26m², shared by up to two residents, with access to shared external bathroom facilities. The room includes electric beds, built-in wardrobes, lockable storage, overbed tables and visitor chairs, with air conditioning and central heating.
Additional charges may apply. Prices as published on the Aequra website. Independent estimates: My Aged Care fee estimator.
The Australian Government subsidises a range of aged care services. Residents with the financial means are required to contribute to the cost of their care and accommodation. You may pay one or more of the following:
All residents receiving ongoing (permanent) or short-term (respite) care pay this fee. It covers daily living expenses, including meals, cleaning, laundry, heating and cooling. The government sets the rate at 85% of the single basic age pension, and it changes twice a year with the pension.
Covers part of the cost of daily living services such as meals, cleaning and laundry. The amount is set by your means assessment and shown in your fee advice letter from Services Australia.
Covers some costs for personal care such as help with bathing, mobility and lifestyle activities. The amount is set by your means assessment and shown in your fee advice letter from Services Australia.
An amount some people on 1 July 2014 fee arrangements pay towards the cost of their care.
Depending on your government means assessment, residents receiving ongoing care may need to pay or contribute towards accommodation. These charges do not apply to short-term care. You can pay through a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), a non-refundable Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP), or a combination of both (or the equivalent RAC and DAC contributions). If you move into an aged care home for the first time on or after 1 November 2025, a 2% retention (capped at 10%) is deducted from your RAD or RAC for each year you are in the home, for up to 5 years.
From 1 November 2025, Aequra residences offer optional Higher Everyday Living Services for residents who want a premium lifestyle beyond the legislated standard services. Both ongoing and short-term care residents can choose these services. Each residence provides a unique selection, which may include enhanced dining, premium beverage options, one-on-one support, upgraded technology and other lifestyle enhancements. Our team will discuss the options available at your residence and help you select the service that suits you best. You can choose individual services or a package that combines popular offerings at a discounted rate, and you sign a separate agreement outlining your selections before any charges apply.
More information on fees and charges: My Aged Care.
