Question 1

What’s the average cost of living in a residential aged care home?

Accepted Answer

Costs can vary depending on the level of care you need, the location of the home, the services provided and your financial circumstances. Depending on your financial situation, you may be eligible for the government to subsidise your costs. However, all residents are still required to pay the Basic Daily Fee.

Question 2

How much is the basic daily fee?

Accepted Answer

The basic daily fee amount is set by government. It is set at 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. The government updates the basic daily fee in March and September each year. Currently the maximum basic daily fee is $58.98 per day. It is paid by every resident and contributes to your daily living costs.

Question 3

How much is the means-tested care fee?

Accepted Answer

The means-tested fee is an extra fee that you may have to pay towards your care. It is determined by your means assessment which is completed through Services Australia (Centrelink / DVA). It can range between $0 and $358.41 per day.

Question 4

What are my payment options for my accommodation?

Accepted Answer

There are three different options to paying for your accommodation: Lump-sum payment, also known as ‘refundable accommodation deposit’ (RAD). You pay the entire amount in full. Your deposit will be refunded back to you (or your estate) when you leave the your residential aged care home.  Rental-type contribution, also known as ‘daily accommodation payment’ (DAP). Your DAP is interest that accrues daily on any unpaid amount of your RAD. You will need to pay this cost on a regular basis (for example, fortnightly). This payment is not refundable. Combination of both, you can have the option to pay a nominated deposit and pay the outstanding balance in rent. For example, residents can decide to pay a deposit of 10 per cent and the interest rate (rent) on the outstanding 90 per cent. You also have the option to pay a nominated deposit and pay the balance within six months. Interest is calculated on the unpaid amount and is payable by direct debit.  Details of accommodation payments for each of our residential aged care homes is included on the relevant Key Features Statement. These statements are available for download on each of the specific residential aged care home pages.  Find an Anglicare residential aged care home.

Question 5

How much is Anglicare’s accommodation payment?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the age and facilities of the home and what services it provides, the payment can range from $250,000 for shared rooms to $1,2000,000 for large, private rooms. If you are eligible for government assistance, the cost of some or all of your accommodation could be covered. If you are not eligible for government assistance, you will be required to pay the agreed room price. There are three different options to paying for your accommodation:  The first is paying the entire amount in full. This is called the refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) which will be refunded back to you (or your estate) in full, when you leave. The second option is a non-refundable daily accommodation payment (DAP) this amount is not refundable. The third option is a combination of both the RAD and DAP.

Question 6

Are there any other fees I need to know about?

Accepted Answer

Anglicare’s residential aged care homes also provide a range of services additional to government requirements which require an extra fee. These services may include an enhanced dining experience, leisure and environment, lifestyle and interests. In homes where this applies, the applicable fee and the services provided are outlined in the Key Features Statement. These statements are available for download on each of the specific residential aged care home pages. Find an Anglicare residential aged care home.

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