This is a daily payment which is not refundable.This is when you pay the full amount yourself.
All residents living in our aged-care facilities are required to pay a daily care fee. The maximum daily care fee equates to 85% of the basic single age pension. The rate increases on 20 March and 20 September each year in line with changes to the Age Pension.
Depending on your assets and income, some permanent residents may be required to pay an additional contribution towards the cost of their care. This amount is calculated by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Veteran Affairs and is derived from the data you provide on the Department of Human Services Income and Assets Assessment form.
The rate is revised by the government every quarter and payment is made directly to Bethanie. There are annual and lifetime caps limits applied to this care fee. Once the limits are reached, you are not required to pay any more means-tested fee.
Some of our aged care homes will charge Extra service or Additional service fees. These fees cover services such as access to hairdressers, specialised menus, higher quality linen or access to paid TV services, depending on the specific site or location.
Extra service and additional service fees are not subsidised by the government.
Speak to our team about what extra or additional services are charged at specific sites.
