Payable by all residents, the Basic Daily Fee contributes to everyday living expenses such as meals, cleaning, laundry, utilities, and general services. This fee is set by the Australian Government and is calculated at up to 85% of the full single Age Pension. The current rate is $66.80 per day and is reviewed and updated twice yearly, in March and September, in line with government changes to the Age Pension.
Residential Care Pricing & Fees
We understand that aged care pricing can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to help explain your options and provide guidance based on your individual financial circumstances.
Before entering residential aged care, you will need to complete a means assessment based on your income and assets. For most older Australians this will carried out by Services Australia. While the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) completes the assessment for people receiving support from the DVA. These assessments help determine if you are eligible for government assistance with care and accommodation costs. Some fees are standard across all residential aged care services and care, while others may depend on your personal financial situation.
Rest assured, clinical care, such as nursing and medical support, is funded by the government for every resident, regardless of means.
Understanding Our Fees
Basic Daily Fee
Hotelling Contribution
Applicable to residents assessed as being able to contribute to the cost of care, the Hotelling Contribution assists with the cost of services including catering, cleaning, laundry, utilities, and property maintenance. This fee is determined through a means assessment based on your income and assets. For residents receiving a Centrelink pension, the contribution is assessed by Services Australia; for residents receiving a Department of Veterans’ Affairs pension, the assessment is completed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The contribution currently ranges from $0 to $22.15 per day, with the final amount confirmed once you enter care.
Non-Clinical Care Contribution
Applicable to residents assessed as being able to contribute to the cost of care, this contribution supports non-clinical services such as personal care assistance, mobility support, and lifestyle activities — all clinical care costs remain fully funded by the Australian Government. This contribution is means-tested and based on your income and assets. The maximum daily rate is currently $107.32, with a lifetime cap of $137,917.01 or a maximum contribution period of four years.
Premium Services
Optional, and available to any resident looking for extra services or amenities, Premium Services cover anything you choose to purchase beyond the government-funded offering. You select the services and amenities you want, sign an agreement, and pay for them either as a daily fee or as you use them. Choosing premium services is entirely up to you — you’re welcome to decide against them altogether, or to agree to them and select your preferred amenities once you’ve settled into your new home.
Important Links
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is the Australian Governments gateway to information for older Australians and their families to learn more about aged care services.
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Government Resources
Aged care services in Australia are funded and regulated by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The department sets quality standards and oversees providers to ensure safe, high-quality care for older people. You can learn more by clicking below.
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Glossary
24/7 Support
Around-the-clock assistance from trained staff to ensure residents' safety, comfort, and wellbeing.
Aged Care
Services and accommodation designed to support older people with their daily living, health, and wellbeing.
Aged Care Assessment
A free assessment, arranged through My Aged Care, that determines a person's eligibility for government-subsidised residential care or respite care. Our team can guide you through arranging one.
Aged Care Assessment
A free assessment, arranged through My Aged Care, that determines eligibility for government-subsidised home care, residential care, or respite care. Our team can guide you through arranging one.
Ageing in Place
Our commitment to adjusting a resident's level of care as their needs change, so that for most residents there is no need to relocate to another facility as care requirements increase. The home adapts, the resident stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions families ask most, as they navigate the move to residential care at RiverSea or Marine Views.
Residential aged care provides a home for older Western Australians who need ongoing support with daily living, health care, or specialised nursing beyond what can be managed at home. At Curtin Heritage, this means 24-hour nursing care delivered within a warm, high-design residence, where dignity and comfort sit alongside clinical expertise.
Residential care suits those who require a higher level of support than home care can provide, including help with mobility, medication, personal care, or complex health needs. An aged care assessment, arranged through My Aged Care, will confirm eligibility and the level of care required.
Both RiverSea Mosman Park and Marine Views offer 24-hour nursing care and specialised support within the Curtin Heritage network, though each has its own address, architecture, and character. RiverSea specialises in the very best of dementia care and sits along the river at Mosman Park, while Marine Views occupies one of the Western Suburbs’ most distinguished coastal addresses on Marine Parade, Cottesloe.
Costs typically include a basic daily fee and may include a means-tested care fee and an accommodation payment, which can be paid as a lump sum, a daily payment, or a combination of both. Every resident’s circumstances differ, and our team is available to walk through the specifics for either location.
Prospective residents and their families are warmly invited to tour either residence in person, to experience the design, amenities, and atmosphere firsthand before making a decision. Our team can arrange a time that suits.
Both residences offer thoughtfully designed amenities alongside specialised care, from communal spaces to dining, wellness, and lifestyle programming tailored to residents’ interests and needs.
The process begins with an aged care assessment through My Aged Care, followed by a conversation with our team about availability, suite options, and fees at either RiverSea or Marine Views. We’re here to guide families through every step.