06/10/2026
Staying at home is usually the cheaper way into aged care — and it's the path most families overlook.
Home care avoids the residential basic daily fee and any accommodation payment, so it's usually less expensive out of pocket than residential care for someone with similar needs. Understanding this pathway well before residential care becomes the only option is genuinely worth doing early.
We explain both pathways, and how the costs compare, in the full guide.
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