Fees & charges

Depending on your personal circumstances and the outcome of an Aged Care assessment, you may be eligible for an entire ‘Home Care Package’ covered by the Australian Government Department of Health, without additional cost to you. These Mildura aged care services have been developed to support you in living safely and independently in your own home.

Home care services at your home

Depending on your personal circumstances and the outcome of an Aged Care assessment, you may be eligible for an entire ‘Home Care Package’ covered by the Australian Government Department of Health, without additional cost to you. These aged care services at home have been developed to support you in living safely and independently in your own home.

The government’s funding arrangements mean that you decide what aged care and support you need. This means that you control both the funding you are eligible for, and the services you wish to receive under your ‘Home Care Package’.

The following tables give you a guide to the approximate costs involved in at home care.
We understand that this looks quite complex, and so will work with you to find the best package to suit your needs.

Approximate Home Care Package Amount	Type	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Home Care Package Funding	Annual	$10,271.10	$18,063.85	$39,310.50	$59,593.55
Home Care Package Funding	Per Fortnight	$393.96	$692.86	$1,507.80	$2,285.78
Basic Daily Fee Paid By you	Per Fortnight	$0	$0	$0	$0
Please note: you may be required to make a contribution to the cost of your care by paying an Australian Government Income Tested Care Fee. The Home Care Package funding amounts are current as at July 2023. Further information about your contribution is available on My Aged Care.

Price for services offered

SERVICE	WEEKDAY Rate Per Hour Prior To 6pm	WEEKDAY Rate Per Hour After 6pm	WEEKDAY Rate Per Hour	PUBLIC HOLIDAY Rate Per Hour
Personal Care	$75	$86.25	$105	$157.50
Nursing	$120	$138	$168	$240
Social Support, Cleaning, In Home Respite, Gardening & Maintenance	$75	Price available on equiry
Gardening & Maintenance	$75	Price available on equiry
*Direct care services for 30 minutes will be charged at 65% of the hourly rate.

Care and package management fees

These are set costs which come out of your Mildura aged care package each fortnight

MANAGEMENT FEES	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Care Management	$71.26	$121.80	$246.12	$369.18
Package Management	$52.08	$96.74	$211.12	$318.92
Total Management Fees Fortnightly	$123.34	$218.54	$457.24	$688.10
Total Management Fees Fortnightly	1	1.5	3	4.5

Other package costs

These are some other costs you may need to include in your total aged care package cost

OTHER COSTS	Rate
Staff Travel: cost per km	$1.20
Other purchases: cost for services, consumables or equipment you'd like that aren't on this price list	Quote provided for each item

Our Mildura Retirement Village

If the idea of retirement village living is new to you, here are some of the most asked questions around costs and fees. Additional details can be sought by contacting the Village Coordinator at 03 5022 1022 .

How does ownership work?

Units in our Mildura retirement village are leased under a ‘Lease for Life’ concept. Residents enter into a licence agreement with Princes Court Ltd. which grants you a right to occupy the unit for 49 years or earlier if you terminate the agreement, but you do not own the unit.

A capital sum is paid at the commencement of the lease, and you are later entitled to receive an amount back in line with the contract provisions. Such provisions include a monthly retention deduction which applies for a maximum of sixty months and a small capital contribution of 2.5% of the original capital sum on leaving the facility.

The initial arrangements for payment of the capital amount and contracts are managed by our leasing agent Collie & Tierney Real Estate. The balance of the deductions covered within the contract are managed by Princes Court Ltd.

Other than the lease, are there other fees & charges?

Yes, our Mildura aged care residents are responsible for the normal cost of living in and occupying a home, including municipal rates, electricity and gas consumption, telephone, contents insurance or any other fee for service you arrange for yourself such as Foxtel, Austar etc. Residents are not liable for the cost of water usage within their site.

There is also a daily maintenance fee which is paid monthly, in advance. This provides for an equal share of the cost of services such as use of all common areas, security patrols, building insurance, maintenance of common areas and the administration, maintenance, and management of our retirement village in Mildura.

Is there a waiting list to move into the Village?

Yes, there usually is a waiting list for properties in the Princes Court Mildura Retirement Village. The waiting list is maintained by our real estate agent Collie & Tierney.

It doesn’t cost anything to join the waiting list and our property managers will keep you informed of your progress and opportunity for gaining a property over time.

Is there anything else I need to know?

There are requirements to living in our Mildura retirement village, including that any residents, including their spouse or partner, must be 55 years of age or over, or retired from full time employment, and can meet the financial requirements of occupancy. Residents also need to be able to live independently and provide for their individual needs.

Our Residential Homes

If the idea of residential home living is new to you, here are some of the most asked questions around costs and fees. Additional details can be sought by contacting the Resident Liaison Officer through the Contact Us page.

How much does an aged care home cost?

Maximum refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) = $390,000 Maximum daily accommodation payment (DAP): $61.96

Moving into our Mildura aged care residence is a big decision and it’s important you have a good understanding of the fees and costs associated. Everyone’s circumstances are a little bit different, so costs will vary depending on your situation.

Call our team on 03 5022 1022 to discuss the costs associated with moving to our Mildura retirement village. We can also help plan for when you or a loved one is ready to move at some point in the future.

Is there government funding available?

You may be entitled to some funding from the government to move into one of our Mildura aged care homes. The amount required to pay will be based on an assessment of your finances and your assets. Residential aged care in Mildura is available for all individuals no matter what your income. Information that will help you to determine this is available through government’s MyAgedCare (MAC) system.

Also a service that is now available locally through Services Australia is the Aged Care Specialist Officer and is part of the MyAgedCare face to face services. Jason Bell can be contacted on 03 50553 700 or 0460 035 366.

It can be a little confusing, so we are happy to talk you through any questions that you may have.

How does it all work?

The Australian Government’s My Aged Care works by looking at each person’s individual situation and assigning you funding for the support you need. You can then choose who you want providing those services for you.

If you meet the Australian Government’s eligibility criteria, you will be able to access a great variety of government funded aged care services – from basic in-home help right through to full-service aged care homes.

When you let My Aged Care know that Princes Court is your preferred provider, they’ll direct your funding to us, so we can commence your services.

How do I get started?

Call us at Princes Court on 03 5022 1022
We’ll help you explore what type of support you might need, and connect you with M Aged Care so you can begin accessing your aged care services
My Aged Care will connect you to the ACAT team to assess your needs and assist you in accessing the services you require
You nominate Princes Court Homes as your preferred provider
We commence your care

We’re here to help – call us on 5022 1022 if you’d like a hand.