Aged Care Fees and Charges
Current schedule of aged care fees - from
Aged Care Fees and Charges
| Basic Daily Care Fee (Standard Resident Contribution) | $63.57 |
| Income Free Area - Residential Care | |
| Single person | $33,735 |
| Couple, illness separated (single rate) | $33,059 |
| Residential Care Means Test | |
| Asset Free Threshold | $61,500 |
| First Asset Threshold | $206,039 |
| Second Asset Threshold | $495,117 |
| Family Home Exemption Cap | $206,039 |
| Cap on Means Tested Care Fee Payments | |
| Annual Cap | $34,174 |
| Lifetime Cap | $82,018 |
| Maximum Permissible Interest Rate - from 1/01/25 | 8.42% |
| Minimum Permissible Asset Level - the minimum amount of assets a resident must be left with if they pay at least part of their accommodation costs by Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) | $61,500 |
| Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit - the maximum amount that can be charged for a room without prior approval from the Aged Care Pricing Commission | $750,000 |
Like to Know More?
Aged Care Placement Guide
Aged Care Planning in the Holiday Season
ResiCare Financial Changes - July 2025
Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF)
Guide to Residential Care
Eligibility and Assessment
Residential Care Financials
Hints and Tips
Selecting the Aged Care Home
Admission Day
Transition and Settling In
Residential Care STAR Ratings