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Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care statutory fee rates (AUD).
Home Care: Older people who want practical support to stay at home. Assessed Support at Home classification and published provider prices Respite Care: Carers who need a short break and older people who want daytime support. Respite and day therapy through My Aged Care Residential Aged Care: Older people who need 24-hour support in a residential home. Meals, personal care and on-site support Independent Living: Older adults who want private housing and community without daily personal care. Amenities and social life, not daily nursing care Dementia Care: Older people living with dementia who need a secure, specialised setting. Memory support units and dementia-specific staffing Residential Aged Care: Older people who need 24-hour nursing and personal care. Government-subsidised residential aged care homes
Home Care
Who it's for: Older people who want practical support to stay at home
Key trait: Assessed Support at Home classification and published provider prices
Respite Care
Who it's for: Carers who need a short break and older people who want daytime support
Key trait: Respite and day therapy through My Aged Care
Residential Aged Care
Who it's for: Older people who need 24-hour support in a residential home
Key trait: Meals, personal care and on-site support
Independent Living
Who it's for: Older adults who want private housing and community without daily personal care
Key trait: Amenities and social life, not daily nursing care
Dementia Care
Who it's for: Older people living with dementia who need a secure, specialised setting
Key trait: Memory support units and dementia-specific staffing
Residential Aged Care
Who it's for: Older people who need 24-hour nursing and personal care
Key trait: Government-subsidised residential aged care homes
What We Check Before You Shortlist
We cross-reference My Aged Care, residential star-rating guidance, Commission-linked compliance context and provider pricing so the Australian route feels like local aged care research, not a generic senior-care directory.
Residential Star Ratings Up Front
For aged care homes, we focus on the official 1-5 star system so families can compare quality before they start calling around.
Government Support Explained
We point families toward My Aged Care, Support at Home and legacy home care package pathways so subsidies are easier to understand.
Costs in Plain AUD
Room fees, provider prices and government contribution rules are easier to compare when local fees are surfaced in Australian dollars.
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How It Works
Start with the care type and funding path
Work out whether you need residential aged care, respite, or home support and whether My Aged Care should be your first stop.
Check star ratings, location and costs
Compare residential star ratings, provider pricing, and practical details like suburb, waiting lists and services offered.
Shortlist without the hard sell
Reach out only when you are ready, with a calmer shortlist and clearer funding context.
Benefits Families Ask First
How do I start with My Aged Care?
My Aged Care is the Australian Government's main entry point for government-funded aged care. You can apply online, call 1800 200 422, or book an in-person appointment through Services Australia if you want help getting started.
Do I need an assessment before government-funded aged care?
Usually yes. An aged care assessment is the first step for government-funded services such as residential aged care, Support at Home, respite and many home support options. My Aged Care will help work out the right assessment pathway for your situation.
How do star ratings work for residential aged care?
Aged care homes receive an overall 1-5 star rating, plus ratings for Residents' Experience, Compliance, Staffing and Quality Measures. More stars means stronger overall performance, and you can use the official provider search to filter by star rating.
What happened to Home Care Packages?
For new entrants, the Support at Home program replaced Home Care Packages on 1 November 2025. If someone was approved for a Home Care Package on or before 31 October 2025, they can still transition into an equivalent classification when funding becomes available.
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Start with the official Australian pathway, then compare providers with the practical details families usually need on day one.
Apply for an aged care assessment
The first step for government-funded aged care, with online, phone and in-person options.
Find a provider and compare star ratings
Use the official provider tool to compare services, shortlist providers and filter by residential star ratings.
How residential star ratings are calculated
See how overall ratings combine Residents' Experience, Compliance, Staffing and Quality Measures.
AUD fees and funding snapshots
Start with the official Australian pathway, then compare providers with the practical details families usually need on day one.
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