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Aged Care Fee Calculations & Explanations

We calculate your fees and explain them in plain English — so you know exactly what you're paying and why.

  • Basic Daily Fee
  • Means Tested Care Fees
  • Support at Home & residential co-contributions
  • Accommodation payments
  • Income & asset assessment impacts
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How Assets & Accommodation Choices Affect Fees

Different decisions can significantly change your costs. We walk you through how each option affects what you pay.

  • Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)
  • Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP)
  • Part RAD / Part DAP combinations
  • Gifting, selling assets, or changing investments
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Support at Home Contribution Calculations

The new Support at Home program can be complex. We calculate your expected contributions and explain what they mean for you.

  • What you may need to contribute
  • How income & assets influence contributions
  • How different scenarios change what you pay
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Residential Aged Care Fee & Accommodation Analysis

We analyse fees and accommodation options so your family can plan ahead and avoid surprises.

  • Comparing payment options
  • Understanding facility pricing structures
  • Estimating costs under different scenarios
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Services Australia Means Assessment Support

We help you understand and navigate the Services Australia aged care means assessment — and can act as your nominee.

  • Understanding assessment outcomes
  • Explaining assessed income and assets
  • Reviewing calculations & identifying issues
  • Acting as a Services Australia Nominee
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Reviews When Circumstances Change

Life changes — and so can aged care fees. We offer reviews whenever your situation shifts so you're never caught off guard.

  • Changes in assets or income
  • Moving into residential aged care
  • Changes in accommodation payments
  • Updates to government rules or assessments
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Please note: Aged Care Fee Experts does not provide financial advice. We provide education, calculations, and structured comparisons to help you understand aged care fees and make informed decisions with confidence.

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