HOSTEL
Residents in all aged care homes may be asked to pay a basic daily care fee. This fee contributes to living expenses like meals, laundry, heating/cooling, and nursing and personal care. For full pensioners the basic daily fee is 85% of their pension amount and this figure is set by the Department of Health & Ageing – refer to the current Schedule of Fees and Charges released quarterly on the Department of Health & Ageing website. Residents (other than respite residents) may also be asked to pay an income-tested fee, depending on their income and level of care. Residents will not be asked to pay more than they can afford and no resident will pay more than the cost of their care.

In addition, residents may be asked to contribute towards the cost of their accommodation in an aged care home by paying an accommodation bond. A resident can only be asked to pay a bond or charge if their assets exceed an amount set by the Australian Government. A resident may be eligible for Government assistance with the cost of their accommodation. In order for a person to test their eligibility for assistance, an assets assessment needs to be undertaken.

The Request for an Assets Assessment form is distributed by Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACATs), the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 500 853 and through the Request for an Assets Assessment Form.

Further information about the costs associated with residential aged care can be obtained by calling the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 500 853 or by accessing the Information Sheets.

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS
The rent payable is income-based, rather than based on a ‘flat rate’ for everyone. The rent is calculated in accordance with Department of Housing. The current market rent is also considered when calculating rental amounts.
Tenants pay a bond (4 weeks rent) lodged with the Rental Tenancy Authorities which is refundable on departure. The maximum rental bond payable by the tenant is equal to 4 weeks rent. A tenancy agreement and condition report (upon entry and departure) must be completed and signed and also lodged with the Rental Tenancy Authorities.

For more information, go to Frequently Asked Questions.

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