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Best Aged Care in Sydney, 2026

15 aged-care providers in Sydney, 2026, ranked by ACQSC star rating (the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission's quality regime introduced December 2022). We flag the things that change the conversation: ownership type (faith-based or community not-for-profit vs the ASX-listed Regis / Estia operators), bed capacity, basic daily fee + Refundable Accommodation Deposit where the home publishes them, dementia-specific and palliative-care availability, and special-needs programs (LGBTI, CALD, Indigenous, Veterans). Verify any provider's current ACQSC rating directly at myagedcare.gov.au. Coverage spans Sydney, Bondi, Surry Hills, Paddington, Newtown and Manly.

15 providers ranked No paid placements ACQSC ratings published

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Which is the best aged care in Sydney?

Our top-ranked aged care in Sydney for 2026 is Uniting NSW.ACT — Uniting NSW. Runners-up: Regis Aged Care and Catholic Healthcare. All 15 providers in this guide serve Sydney and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 15 providers profiled in Sydney, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓Highest ACQSC rating: Uniting NSW.ACT (5/5 stars), Uniting Wesley Heights Manly.
✓9 of 15 have ACQSC ratings of 4 or 5 stars; the national average is around 3 stars.
✓12 are not-for-profit (faith-based or community-owned); the rest are for-profit operators.
✓12 offer dedicated dementia-specific care; 11 are palliative-care capable.
✓Published basic daily fees range $66.8–$66.8/day; the means-tested care fee, RAD/DAP and additional services sit on top. Always request a fee letter before signing.

15 Verified Aged Care in Sydney, Ranked

Uniting NSW.ACT

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 5/5 Dementia-specific Uniting Wesley Heights Manly

Uniting NSW.ACT (Uniting Wesley Heights Manly, Sydney) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 5/5 stars. 120 approved beds. 48+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★★

Beds

120

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$719k

Services: Residential aged care, Home care packages, Retirement living, Respite, Dementia-specific.

Specialty programs: Dementia, LGBTI.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Service arm of the Uniting Church of NSW.ACT. Established LGBTI-inclusive practice across residential and home care portfolios.

Provider website → 1800 864 846 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Uniting Church Synod of NSW.ACT operating entity. Uniting Wesley Heights Manly — 120-bed northern beaches Uniting Church flagship; 60 dedicated high-care beds, 24-hour nursing. ACQSC overall rating 'Excellent' (5 stars) Oct 2025. Max RAD $719,000 (Comfort Living Level 7); range from $332,000 (shared, no ensuite). Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Regis Aged Care

ASX-listed (for-profit) ACQSC 5/5 Dementia-specific Regis Rose Bay

Regis Aged Care runs a ASX-listed for-profit operator from Regis Rose Bay. ACQSC 5/5 stars. 66 approved beds. 31+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★★

Beds

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

ASX-listed (REG) for-profit operator with around 60 homes nationally. Largest publicly-traded aged-care operator in Australia by bed count.

Provider website → 1300 998 100 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: ASX listing and bed count verifiable on regis.com.au and ASX disclosures. Regis Rose Bay — 66-resident hotel-style eastern Sydney flagship of ASX-listed Regis (REG); single rooms, double rooms and larger suites with private balcony/courtyard. ACQSC overall rating 'Excellent' (5 stars). Aggregate RAD not published in scraped snippets — left null. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Catholic Healthcare

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 5/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Catholic Healthcare St Joseph Aged Care (Hunters Hill)

Catholic Healthcare operates as a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider in Catholic Healthcare St Joseph Aged Care (Hunters Hill), Sydney. ACQSC 5/5 stars. 52 approved beds. 31+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★★

Beds

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$652k

Services: Residential aged care, Home care packages, Retirement living, Respite, Dementia-specific.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative, CALD.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

One of the largest Catholic-affiliated providers in NSW with over 40 homes across NSW and QLD. Founded by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan; operated as a not-for-profit ministry.

Provider website → 1800 225 474 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Catholic Healthcare Limited; ACN verifiable on ABR. St Joseph Aged Care, Hunters Hill — 52 single rooms with private ensuite + kitchenette, harbourside Catholic-heritage site (built 1996). ACQSC overall rating 'Excellent' (5 stars) Feb 2026 per AgedCareQuickStart; max RAD $652,000 (largest 24.4 sqm room). Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Whiddon

Not-for-profit (community) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific 78+ years Whiddon Easton Park (Glenfield)

Whiddon, in Whiddon Easton Park (Glenfield), is a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 500 approved beds. 78+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

500

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$596k

Services: Residential aged care, Home care packages, Respite, Dementia-specific.

Specialty programs: Dementia, CALD, Indigenous.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Charitable not-for-profit founded 1947. Recognised for relationship-based care model and strong rural / regional NSW footprint alongside metro Sydney sites.

Provider website → 1300 738 388 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Founding date and NFP status per whiddon.com.au. Whiddon Easton Park, Glenfield (south-west Sydney) — Whiddon's largest and founding service on 21 acres; 5 homes with 500+ private/companion rooms incl. secure dementia care. ACQSC overall rating 'Good' (4 stars) per Caring Co; max RAD $596,000. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day. Note: Easton Park is one of three Whiddon homes on the Glenfield campus (also Arthur Webb Court + Whiddon Glenfield).

Montefiore

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 136+ years Hunters Hill Montefiore Home

Montefiore (Hunters Hill Montefiore Home, Sydney) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 333 approved beds. 136+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

333

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$719k

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Respite, Home care packages.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative, CALD.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Australia's pre-eminent Jewish aged-care provider, established 1889. Three Sydney campuses: Hunters Hill, Randwick and Woollahra. Kosher catering and Jewish-tradition observance throughout.

Provider website → (02) 8345 9000 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Founding 1889 and Jewish heritage per montefiore.org.au. Hunters Hill Montefiore Home — flagship of three Sydney Montefiore campuses (also Randwick + Woollahra). 333 ensuite rooms, kosher catering, full Jewish-tradition observance. ACQSC overall rating 'Good' (4 stars) per AgedCareQuickStart. Max RAD $719,000 (Low Care Deluxe); range from $498,000. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Bolton Clarke

Not-for-profit (community) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 140+ years Bolton Clarke Greenwood (Normanhurst)

Bolton Clarke runs a community-owned not-for-profit aged-care provider from Bolton Clarke Greenwood (Normanhurst). ACQSC 4/5 stars. 107 approved beds. 140+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

107

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$1015k

Services: Residential aged care, Home care packages, Retirement living, Respite, Dementia-specific.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative, Veterans.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Australia's largest not-for-profit aged-care provider. Lineage to RSL Care + Royal District Nursing Service Australia (RDNS) since 1885. Acquired Allity in 2022.

Provider website → 1300 22 11 22 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Largest NFP designation per Bolton Clarke; ACN verifiable on ABR. Bolton Clarke Greenwood, Normanhurst — Sydney upper North Shore Signature home opened 2016 (formerly Allity Greenwood, acquired Feb 2022). 107 beds across 5 neighbourhoods. ACQSC overall rating 'Good' (4 stars) per Caring Co; RAD range $550,000–$1,015,000 max. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Anglicare Sydney

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific 169+ years Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care (Paddington)

Anglicare Sydney operates as a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider in Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care (Paddington), Sydney. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 100 approved beds. 169+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

100

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Retirement living, Home care packages, Respite, Dementia-specific.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Anglican Diocese of Sydney, established 1856. Over 20 residential homes plus retirement villages and home care across Greater Sydney, Newcastle and the South Coast.

Provider website → 1300 111 278 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Service footprint verifiable at anglicare.org.au. Anglicare The Terraces, Paddington (eastern Sydney) — 100-resident purpose-built home with 23-bed memory support unit; acquired by Anglicare from Presbyterian Aged Care NSW. ACQSC overall rating 'Good' (4 stars) per Caring Co. RAD published per-room only on Anglicare site; aggregate range not published — left null. Basic daily fee = government-regulated $66.80/day.

Opal HealthCare

Private (for-profit) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Belmore Place Care Community (Lakemba)

Opal HealthCare, in Belmore Place Care Community (Lakemba), is a privately-held for-profit operator. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 52 approved beds. Founded 2008. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$325k

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Privately-held for-profit operator with around 100 homes nationally. AMP Capital was historically a major investor.

Provider website → 1300 100 925 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Operator footprint per opalhealthcare.com.au; private ownership confirmed. Belmore Place Care Community, Lakemba (south-west Sydney) — 52-bed Opal home, single + companion rooms up to 49 sqm, 5 mins to Canterbury Hospital. ACQSC overall rating 'Good' (4 stars) per Caring Co. Max RAD $325,000. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

St Vincent's Care Services

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 4/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 168+ years St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff

St Vincent's Care Services (St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff, Sydney) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. ACQSC 4/5 stars. 39 approved beds. 168+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★★☆

Beds

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$813k

Services: Residential aged care, Retirement living, Home care packages, Dementia-specific, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Part of St Vincent's Health Australia, founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. Hospital-aligned aged-care provider with strong palliative-care capability.

Provider website → 1800 778 767 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Lineage to Sisters of Charity 1857 verifiable; current operating entity is St Vincent's Care Services. St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff — 39-room boutique eastern Sydney home, 249 mins of total daily care (106% target), 24/7 RN cover Sept 2025. ACQSC overall rating 'Good' (4 stars) per Caring Co. Max RAD $813,000 for elevated river-view rooms. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

HammondCare

Not-for-profit (faith-based) ACQSC 3/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care 93+ years HammondCare Hammondville (Bond House)

HammondCare runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from HammondCare Hammondville (Bond House). ACQSC 3/5 stars. 124 approved beds. 93+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★☆☆

Beds

124

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$691k

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Home care packages, Respite.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

National pioneer of small-cottage dementia care. Independent Christian charity. HammondCare's Dementia Centre publishes evidence-based guidance used across the sector.

Provider website → 1300 426 666 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Provider details verifiable at hammond.com.au; per-home ACQSC ratings on myagedcare.gov.au. Bond House at HammondCare Hammondville — flagship Sydney facility. ACQSC overall rating 'Acceptable' (3 stars), Jan 2025; Bond House is a 124-resident general care service comprising Shaw Home, Poate Home, Lavender Palliative Care Suite and Jones Hostel. Max RAD $691,000 (Harding cottages, single ensuite). Basic daily fee = government-regulated $66.80/day from 20 March 2026.

Bupa Aged Care

Private (for-profit) ACQSC 3/5 Dementia-specific Palliative care Bupa Queens Park

Bupa Aged Care operates as a privately-held for-profit operator in Bupa Queens Park, Sydney. ACQSC 3/5 stars. 71 approved beds. Founded 2008. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

★★★☆☆

Beds

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

$978k

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Specialty programs: Dementia, Palliative.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Australian arm of Bupa Group (UK-headquartered private healthcare). Operates around 60 homes nationally including multiple sites across Greater Sydney.

Provider website → 1800 660 891 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Bupa Group corporate ownership; aged-care arm acquired in 2008. Bupa Queens Park, Waverley (eastern Sydney) — 71 single ensuite rooms across 3 floors opposite Queens Park, rooftop garden with city views. ACQSC overall rating 'Acceptable' (3 stars) per Caring Co. Max RAD $978,000 (premium room). 220 mins of total daily care. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Uniting Wesley Gardens Belrose

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Belrose

Uniting Wesley Gardens Belrose, in Belrose, is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. 285 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

285

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

285-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW).

Provider website →

Note: AIHW Aged Care Service List 30 June 2025 (gen-agedcaredata.gov.au). ACQSC star rating, published RAD price, founding year and per-facility ACQSC rating unverified for this entry pending MyAgedCare cross-check.

St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Heathcote

St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote (Heathcote, Sydney) is a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider. 213 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

213

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

213-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.

Provider website →

Anglicare Brian King Gardens

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Palliative care Castle Hill

Anglicare Brian King Gardens runs a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider from Castle Hill. 204 approved beds. Palliative-care capable.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

204

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Respite, Palliative.

Best for: Residents needing palliative or end-of-life care

204-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Anglican Community Services.

Provider website →

Scalabrini

Not-for-profit (faith-based) Dementia-specific Palliative care 57+ years The Village by Scalabrini (Drummoyne)

Scalabrini operates as a faith-based not-for-profit aged-care provider in The Village by Scalabrini (Drummoyne), Sydney. 162 approved beds. 57+ years operating. Dementia-specific care available.

ACQSC rating

Not yet rated

Beds

162

Daily fee from

$66.8/day

RAD from

On enquiry

Services: Residential aged care, Dementia-specific, Palliative, Respite.

Specialty programs: Dementia, CALD.

Best for: Families needing secure dementia-specific care

Not-for-profit Catholic provider founded by the Scalabrinian Fathers to serve Italian-Australians. Italian-language and culturally-aligned care across multiple Sydney sites.

Provider website → (02) 9466 2900 Verify on My Aged Care ↗

Note: Italian Catholic heritage and founding lineage per scalabrini.com.au. The Village by Scalabrini, Drummoyne (5 Mary Street) — 5-level Italian-Catholic flagship, 9 households of 6-18 private suites (~162 places total). RACS ID 1064. ACQSC star rating not publicly displayed in search snippets — assessment contact 30/04/2024 noted but rating not recovered. RAD published per-room on Scalabrini site, no aggregate. Both set to null per non-fabrication rule. Basic daily fee = $66.80/day.

Aged Care in Sydney, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Suburb ⇅	Ownership ⇅	ACQSC ⇅	Beds ⇅	Daily fee from ⇅
Uniting NSW.ACT	Uniting Wesley Heights Manly	NFP (faith)	5/5	120	$66.8
Regis Aged Care	Regis Rose Bay	ASX-listed	5/5	66	$66.8
Catholic Healthcare	Catholic Healthcare St Joseph Aged Care (Hunters Hill)	NFP (faith)	5/5	52	$66.8
Whiddon	Whiddon Easton Park (Glenfield)	NFP (community)	4/5	500	$66.8
Montefiore	Hunters Hill Montefiore Home	NFP (faith)	4/5	333	$66.8
Bolton Clarke	Bolton Clarke Greenwood (Normanhurst)	NFP (community)	4/5	107	$66.8
Anglicare Sydney	Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care (Paddington)	NFP (faith)	4/5	100	$66.8
Opal HealthCare	Belmore Place Care Community (Lakemba)	Private	4/5	52	$66.8
St Vincent's Care Services	St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff	NFP (faith)	4/5	39	$66.8
HammondCare	HammondCare Hammondville (Bond House)	NFP (faith)	3/5	124	$66.8
Bupa Aged Care	Bupa Queens Park	Private	3/5	71	$66.8
Uniting Wesley Gardens Belrose	Belrose	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	285	$66.8
St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote	Heathcote	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	213	$66.8
Anglicare Brian King Gardens	Castle Hill	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	204	$66.8
Scalabrini	The Village by Scalabrini (Drummoyne)	NFP (faith)	Not yet rated	162	$66.8

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank aged care in Sydney

We rank aged-care providers on objective, publicly verifiable signals — never on star reviews, which we do not collect. The strongest signal is the ACQSC star rating (the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission's regime, weighted compliance 40%, residents' experience 33%, staffing 15%, quality measures 12%), followed by bed capacity and stability, ownership type, fee transparency (published basic daily fee and RAD), and dementia / palliative care availability. Verify any provider's current rating at myagedcare.gov.au. Best Aged Care Australia does not accept payment to feature or rank providers.

Common questions

FAQs: aged care in Sydney

Where can I find genuine reviews of Sydney aged-care homes?

Australia does not have a trusted consumer star-review system for aged care, and we do not publish first-party star ratings. The closest authoritative quality signal is the ACQSC star rating on myagedcare.gov.au, which includes a Residents' Experience component drawn from face-to-face interviews with residents (weighted 33% of the overall star rating). Read the full quality-indicator and resident-experience breakdown for each home on My Aged Care, and visit in person twice before deciding — ratings are a quarterly snapshot, not a substitute for a tour.

How much does aged care cost in Sydney in 2026?

Every resident pays the federally-regulated basic daily fee of $66.80/day (March 2026), plus a means-tested care fee based on income and assets, plus accommodation: either a lump-sum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or an equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) at the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate. RADs in Sydney commonly range from $400,000 to $900,000+. Always request a written fee letter and check the home's published RAD on myagedcare.gov.au before signing.

How do I choose between aged-care homes in Sydney?

Tour each home at least twice (once at meal time, once mid-afternoon), check the latest ACQSC accreditation report and star rating, and ask about 24/7 registered-nurse coverage and care minutes per resident per day (the federal target is 215 minutes, including 44 minutes of RN time). Talk to current residents' families — they're the most honest reference. A free placement consultant can also identify current vacancies and negotiate the RAD.

How do I get an ACAT assessment for my parent?

Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. The assessment is free and conducted by a qualified team (usually a nurse or social worker) at your parent's home. It takes 1-2 hours and determines what level of care they're eligible for — Home Care Package levels, residential aged care, respite, or transition care. You'll receive a referral code by post within 2-4 weeks. Without an ACAT code, you cannot access subsidised aged care services.

How much does aged care cost in Australia in 2026?

Residential aged care costs include a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) of $400k-$1.2M (returned when you leave), the Basic Daily Care Fee of $61.96/day (paid by everyone), a means-tested care fee of 0-$32,718/year based on income and assets, and optional extra services fees. Total annual cost ranges from $30,000 (low-means residents) to $90,000+ (premium homes). In-home care via Home Care Packages is much cheaper: $7,500-$61,000/year depending on level.

What is the difference between low-care and high-care?

These categories were abolished in 2014. Aged care homes now offer a mix of care levels and adjust as residents' needs change. Your level of subsidy is determined by the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) assessment done after admission. This means you don't need to move homes if your mum's needs increase — the same home will provide more support and the government subsidy will increase accordingly.

How long does it take to get into an aged care home?

In metropolitan Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, most homes have vacancies and placement can occur within 1-4 weeks of an ACAT assessment being completed. Premium homes in inner suburbs may have 3-12 month waitlists. Regional homes are typically faster (1-2 weeks). Specialist dementia care units are slower (4-12 weeks) due to limited bed numbers. If urgent placement is needed, a placement service can identify homes with same-week vacancies.

Will Centrelink fund aged care?

The government heavily subsidises aged care through the Aged Care Subsidy. The amount depends on a means assessment of your parent's income and assets. Low-means residents pay only the Basic Daily Care Fee ($61.96/day) and have their accommodation costs covered. Higher-means residents pay more, including a means-tested care fee up to $32,718/year and full accommodation costs (RAD or daily payment). Services Australia conducts the means assessment — submit forms SA457 (income) and SA485 (assets).

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