Byron Aged Care Fee Information
For more information on the Byron Aged Care fees, room types and payment options available, keep reading below.
Fee Options
There are three fees you may be asked to pay in residential care. For more information go to: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-home-costs-and-fees.
- Basic daily care fee
This fee is set up by the Department of Human Services. All aged care residents are asked to pay $63.57 for day-to-day services.
- Accommodation payment
Based on your Income and Asset Assessment outcome, the Department of Human Services will advise whether you are required to make an accommodation contribution, or full payment for your room.
The maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) and the Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) for Byron Aged Care as of October 1, 2024 are outlined in the table below. Facilities are able to charge less than the advertised maximum charges, but cannot charge more.
New residents can choose how they wish to pay the agreed accommodation fee:
- either as a lump sum refundable deposit;
- a periodic payment; or
- a combination of both.
New residents will have up to 28 days after entering care to decide how they wish to pay this fee.
- Means tested care fee
The Department of Human Services will advise if you are required to pay an additional amount towards the cost of your care, based on your means assessment.
Additional information about Byron Aged Care fees, including services available and specific room details, are also available on the My Aged Care Website and can be accessed directly via: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/find-a-provider/aged-care-homes/1208697
Should you have any queries in relation to the above information, please contact our Director of Care on 02 6685 6728.
Room Types
Private courtyard rooms
These rooms require a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $450,000 or Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP) of $103.32.
You can also choose a combination of both, for example, a RAD $225,000 and a DAP of $51.66.
Garden access rooms
These rooms require a refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $400,000 or Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP) of $91.84.
You can also choose a combination of both, for example, a RAD $200,000 and a DAP of $45.92.
Veranda access rooms
These rooms require a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $350,000 or a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) of $80.36.
You can also choose a combination of both, for example, a RAD of $175,000 and a DAP $40.18.
Figures based on MPIR at 8.38% as of 1 October, 2024.
Click on the link below to download an Application form: