Understand the costs
Start with the type of arrangement. Use written figures for your own situation, and keep missing information visible.
Retirement villages
Explore entry cash, recurring spending and a simple capped departure fee. Start with a fictional example or enter your own figures.
Whole-year scenarios only. Other fee structures and a final refund are outside this tool.
Open village calculator →Residential aged care
Add daily amounts from a written quote and assessment. Keep a planned refundable accommodation deposit separate from daily charges.
A short budget snapshot using your figures. It does not work out assessed fees, RAD/DAP choices or a refund.
Organise an aged-care quote →Follow the three stages: moving in, living there and leaving. Request the agreement and an itemised quote for the actual home.
Read the village cost guide →Use the official My Aged Care information and estimator, then confirm your assessment and the provider’s written quote.
Official aged-care fee estimator ↗Check the home purchase, site rent, rent increases and sale or exit terms separately.
Understand land-lease costs →Start with your assessment, approved services and a provider’s service prices and contribution information.
Explore help at home →