TranslateCosts of aged care
How much you pay for aged care services depends on:
- the type of help you need
- the provider you choose
- your financial situation
- the services you receive.
For general costs and pricing, please use the calculator tool on the MyAgedCare website.
To find a Tasmanian provider and their costs please visit the MyAgedCare website.
Residential aged care costs
View the costs and key features of residential aged care services across Tasmania.
- Beaconsfield District Health Service
- Campbell Town Health and Community Service
- Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre
- King Island District Hospital and Health Centre
- Lyell House (West Coast District Hospital)
- Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Costs
The tables below outline the costs you will contribute to any CHSP services.
Allied health services help you to remain mobile and lead an independent life. They can be provided at home, day centre or a community health service.
| Service | Basis | Pensioner |
Pensioner cap (per week) |
Non-pensioner |
Non-pensioner cap (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Visit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Group session prices are determined by activity provided.
These services support domestic chores, daily self-care tasks, maintenance of your home, garden and/or yard to keep it in a safe condition and making changes to your home so you can continue to live and move safely about the house.
| Service | Basis | Pensioner |
Pensioner cap (per week) |
Non-pensioner |
Non-pensioner cap (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Assistance | Visit | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Personal Care | Visit | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Home Maintenance^ | Visit | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
Home Modification visit prices are quoted by service at the time of initial assessment/review.
^In addition to the standard fee, all goods and services required to complete the job including materials will be invoiced to you.
If you have difficulty preparing meals, food services can deliver them to your home.
| Meal | Basis | Pensioner |
Pensioner cap (per week) |
Non-pensioner |
Non-pensioner cap (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Course | Meal | $7.80 | n/a | $7.80 | n/a |
| Soup | Meal | $1.70 | n/a | $1.70 | n/a |
| Sweets | Meal | $2.20 | n/a | $2.20 | n/a |
| Sandwiches | Meal | $4.50 | n/a | $4.50 | n/a |
| Fruit | Meal | $1.50 | n/a | $1.50 | n/a |
Nursing services may be provided in your home or at a community health centre by a qualified nurse.
| Basis | Pensioner |
Pensioner cap (per week) |
Non-pensioner |
Non-pensioner cap (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
Social Support services assist people to participate in community life helping people to engage in their communities.
| Service | Basis | Pensioner |
Pensioner cap (per week) |
Non-pensioner |
Non-pensioner cap (per week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual/ Flexible Respite | Visit | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
Group/Centre-based Respite session prices are determined by service and activity provided.
Transport services help you with shopping and keeping appointments and may include travel for social activities and visiting friends.
Trip prices are determined by service and distance travelled.
What if I can’t afford my care?
If you’re worried that you may not be able to afford your care costs, you can ask to be considered for financial hardship assistance.
- If you are eligible, the Australian Government will pay some or all your aged care costs.
- If you are receiving care through another aged care program, please speak to your provider.
- You can learn more about financial hardship assistance by visiting the My Aged Care website.
How to get financial advice
- You can seek independent financial advice before deciding how to pay for your aged care.
- Learn more on the Services Australia website.
