Accommodation & Fees
Affordable and Comfortable
At PM Aged Care we pride ourselves on offering affordable and comfortable village style accommodation, with all our rooms including ensuites, outdoor patio areas and landscaped garden views.
Below are examples of our rooms with prices which may vary (higher or lower) depending on availability, location, size and type.
Contact our friendly team on 07 3261 5133 to organise a tour of our premises and discuss accommodation options for care today.
Room type
Standard
Standard Superior
Premium
Premium Plus
Deluxe
Deluxe Plus
Approximate size
11-13 sqm
14-15 sqm
15-16 sqm
16-18 sqm
18 sqm
18-22 sqm
Accommodation Fee
From RAD $350,000 or DAP $80.35
From RAD $375,000 or DAP $86.09
From RAD $400,000 or DAP $91.83
From RAD $450,000 or DAP $103.31
From RAD $500,000 or DAP $114.79
From RAD $550,000 or DAP $126.27
Take a look at our newly renovated rooms…
Standard Superior Room
Premium Plus Room
Deluxe Plus Room
Residential Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
RAD represents the total lump sum cost of care for the lifetime a resident is in care. It is also referred to as a bond and is paid upfront.
The balance of the RAD or bond will be refunded (minus any agreed deductions) to the resident (or their estate) when the resident leaves or terminates their agreement for residential services.
For example: Standard Room RAD = $350,000
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
DAP is an alternative way to pay for accommodation. It is like a monthly rental style payment. The payment is calculated using the price of the room (the RAD) and an interest rate set by Government called the Maximium Permissable Interest Rate (MPIR). This rate is reviewed quarterly.
As this is a daily amount payable for residential care, there is no refund to the resident (or their estate) when the resident leaves or terminates their agreement for residential services.
For example: Standard room RAD = $350,000 or daily payment (DAP) = $80.35/ day. DAP = (RAD x $8.38%*)/ 365
*8.38% is a fictional MPIR used for this example. To view the current MPIR click here
Combination of RAD & DAP
You can choose to pay for accommodation using a combination of RAD and DAP., where you pay a partial RAD amount and the remaining balance as a DAP.
For example: Standard Room = 50% RAD is $175,000 paid up front and balance of daily payment of $28.91/ day
In addition to the Accommodation fee there are some additional fees covering basic living costs and other services:
Basic Daily Care Fee
$60.86 (as at 1 January 2024)
This fee covers the basic living costs such as meals, cleaning, laundry, heating and cooling. The basic daily care fee is determined by the Department of Health at roughly 85% of the full aged pension. This fee is the same in every aged care home in Australia, and is paid by everyone who resides either in respite or permanent care. Residents are required to pay this a month in advance, and the Government increases this fee twice a year in line with the age pension.
Means Tested Fee
A means tested care fee is an additional amount that some people pay toward the cost of their day-to-day care. Not everyone will have to pay a means-tested care fee. The exact amount you will pay is determined through a means assessment and is subject to annual and lifetime caps.
Additional Services Fee
Additional services fee is agreed between the resident, or their representative, and PM Aged Care. These might include services such as newspapers or magazines, Pay TV subscriptions or additional technology requirements. PM Aged Care includes free Wifi for all residents.