Home Care Fees
In-Home Care services.
Discover Specialised In-Home Care Services and Government Support Options
The ability to live independently with quality in Home Care services and support is priceless. However, there are still fees and funding options to consider. Our friendly team is available to help you navigate Home Care costs, access My Aged Care and funding, and get your support at home services in place.
Whether you receive government-funded Home Care, pay for a private plan, or choose a hybrid funding model, you will always receive the highest quality of care. For transparency, our complete fee schedule is always available for your review.
Affordable Pricing
Comprehensive Inclusions
Government Support Programs
Our Services and Their Starting Rates are as follows.
Determined by your financial situation, this fee varies:
- Personal care services: $74 per hour.
- In-home respite care: $74 per hour.
- Cleaning and household tasks: $74 per hour.
- Light gardening: $74 per hour.
- Nursing care: $125 per hour.
- Dedicated overnight care: $450 per 8-hour shift.
What Are The Home Care Package Fees?
At Mayflower, we believe in transparency and affordability. Our Home Care Package fees are designed to be as straightforward as possible, ensuring you understand the costs involved.
As a not-for-profit Home Care provider, Mayflower does not charge a basic daily fee when you enter a Home Care Package agreement with us.
Home Care fees are means tested by the government based on your income. The income tested care fee for full pensioners is $0 and for part pensioners is up to $6,834.77 per year. For self-funded retirees, the fee is capped at $13,669.63 per year.
Self Managed Home Care Fees
Our Self-Managed Home Care Package gives you more control over your care and budget. While you’ll receive less case management support, you can choose more services that fit your needs, based on guidelines set by the Commonwealth. This option can help you save money and offer greater flexibility in managing your care.
Contact Us for a Fee Consultation
Have questions about our fees? Contact us for a detailed consultation and let us help you understand the cost structure of our Home Care Packages. Our intake team at Mayflower can provide guidance on what you can expect to pay. You can also estimate your fees by visiting the MyAgedCare Fee Estimator.
Funding for Home Care Services
Who covers Home Care costs? It all depends on your financial situation. Whether you’re seeking Home Care for an ageing parent or need a bit of extra support yourself, there are four main ways to fund Home Care services.
Home Care Packages
The federal government’s My Aged Care - Home Care Packages include four levels of funding to help meet different care needs. Home Care Package subsidies contribute to the total cost of your service and care delivery.
The amount you may receive will be based on your required level of care. It is also expected that you will contribute to the cost of your care if you can afford to.
Package level | Service level | Yearly funding | Fortnightly funding |
|---|---|---|---|
Level 1 | Basic care needs | $10,588.65 | $406.14 |
Level 2 | Low-level care needs | $18,622.30 | $714.28 |
Level 3 | Intermediate care needs | $40,529.60 | $1,554.56 |
Level 4 | High-level care needs | $61,440.45 | $2,356.62 |
If you’re eligible for any of the following Home Care Supplements, there may be additional funding from the government to help meet your care needs:
Dementia and cognition supplement
Oxygen supplement
Enteral feeding supplement
Veterans’ supplement (when care requirements relate to mental health conditions)
Viability supplement (in rural or remote areas)
Private Home Care Plan
At Mayflower, our Private Home Care plans provide tailored support on a fee-for-service basis. Unlike a Home Care Package, these self-funded plans are not government subsidised.
Here are some reasons you might choose Private Home Care:
You’re waiting to get government-funded services approved but would like immediate support
You’re in a stronger financial situation
You don’t meet eligibility requirements for government subsidies
You would prefer not to go through the health and income assessments required for government funding
Private Home Care can be arranged on a short term or ongoing basis, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It can be particularly useful if you are caught off guard. As no assessment or subsidy is required – the help arrives immediately.
Hybrid Plan
There really is no one-size-fits-all approach to covering Home Care package costs, which is why Mayflower offers you the flexibility to choose your preferred service level and payment plan.
It’s possible to combine Private Home Care with My Aged Care Home Care Package funds into a hybrid and fully customised In-Home Care plan.
Understanding Home Care Package Fees
Income Tested Care fee:
Determined by your financial situation, this fee varies:
Full pensioners and people with an annual income up to $33,735.00: $0
Singles earning over $33,735.00, or member of a couple earning up to $26,109.20, or member of a couple living apart due to illness earning over $33,059.00: Up to $18.77/day
Singles earning over $65,020.80, or member of a couple earning over $49,691.20, or member of a couple living apart due to illness earning over $64,344.80: Between $18.77 and $37.55/day
