Calvary Health Care

Calvary Residential Aged Care provides accommodation, nursing care, personal support and opportunities for social connection for older people who need ongoing assistance with everyday living. 

Our homes offer 24-hour nursing and personalised support, alongside lifestyle activities designed to promote wellbeing, independence and meaningful connections. We focus on understanding each resident's individual needs, preferences and choices so they can feel comfortable, supported and at home. 

Residential aged care may be suitable for older people who need more assistance than can safely or comfortably be provided at home. 

This may include support with personal care, mobility, medication, health conditions or everyday activities. Residential aged care can also provide reassurance for people who need ongoing nursing care or a more supported living environment. 

An aged care assessment can help determine whether residential aged care is appropriate for your needs. 

It may be time to explore residential aged care when everyday activities are becoming more difficult, health needs are increasing or living safely at home is becoming a concern. 

You might also consider residential aged care if family members or carers are finding it difficult to provide the level of support needed. 

Starting the conversation early can give you and your loved ones time to explore options, ask questions and make an informed decision. 

Residential aged care provides ongoing accommodation, personal assistance and 24-hour nursing support for people with more complex care needs. 

Retirement living is designed for people who can live independently while enjoying the benefits of a community setting. 

Home care provides support in your own home, helping you maintain independence and continue your usual routines. 

Calvary offers residential aged care, retirement living and home care services, so our team can help you understand the differences and explore the option that best suits your needs. 

At Calvary, caring for others has been at the heart of what we do for more than 135 years. 

Our residential aged care homes combine compassionate, person-centred care with nursing support, meaningful activities and opportunities to stay connected with family, friends and the wider community. 

Our PEARS Model of Care focuses on five important areas: Personhood, Environment, Activity, Relationships and Safe Care. It guides our approach to respecting individual choices, supporting wellbeing and helping residents enjoy a fulfilling life. 

The first step is to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au to arrange an assessment. 

Once your eligibility and care needs have been assessed, you can explore Calvary homes, arrange a tour and discuss available accommodation and care options. 

When you're ready to take the next step, our Calvary Assist team can provide guidance about the admission process and help you understand what happens next. 

Generally, yes. To access government-subsidised residential aged care, you'll need an assessment through My Aged Care. 

The assessment helps determine your care needs and eligibility for residential aged care services. 

You can arrange an assessment by calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visiting myagedcare.gov.au. 

Yes. We understand that navigating residential aged care can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're making decisions for yourself or someone you love. 

Our Calvary Assist team can explain our care options, help you explore suitable homes, discuss fees and guide you towards the next steps. 

Yes. We encourage you to arrange a tour so you can explore the home, see the facilities and learn more about the care and lifestyle options available. 

Visiting a home can help you get a feel for the environment and ask questions about accommodation, services and everyday life. 

Availability depends on the individual home, accommodation options and the type of care you require. 

Our Calvary Assist team can help you enquire about your preferred home and explore other suitable options if needed.

Residential aged care costs depend on your financial circumstances, the home and room you choose, and the fees that apply to your care and accommodation.

You may need to contribute towards everyday living expenses, non-clinical care and accommodation. Additional charges may apply if you choose optional services.

Each Calvary Residential Aged Care home page includes accommodation pricing for available room types, along with an Aged Care Fee Estimator to help you understand your potential daily accommodation payment.

Our Calvary Assist team is also here to help you understand the costs that may apply to your individual circumstances.

Residential aged care fees may include:

The fees that apply depend on your circumstances and the aged care fee arrangements relevant to your entry into care.

You can explore accommodation pricing and use the Aged Care Fee Estimator on individual Calvary Residential Aged Care home pages to better understand potential accommodation costs.

Our Calvary Assist team can also help explain the different fees and direct you to the appropriate government information.

Yes. The Australian Government subsidises residential aged care for eligible people. 

Depending on your income and assets, you may also qualify for assistance with accommodation costs. 

Services Australia can assess your financial circumstances and provide information about the fees and contributions that apply to you. 

A Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is a lump sum payment towards the cost of accommodation in a residential aged care home. 

A Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is an alternative way of paying for accommodation through ongoing daily payments. 

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to pay using a RAD, a DAP or a combination of both. 

For residents entering care under the accommodation arrangements introduced on 1 November 2025, a government-regulated retention amount may apply to a RAD. 

Calvary's individual aged care home pages provide accommodation pricing and an estimator to help you understand different payment options.

Not necessarily. The way you pay for residential aged care depends on your financial circumstances and the accommodation payment option you choose. 

Decisions involving your family home, pension, savings and accommodation payments can have financial implications. We recommend seeking independent financial advice before making major decisions.

Yes. Our Calvary Assist team can help you understand the different types of residential aged care fees, explore accommodation options and explain where to find information about government financial assistance. 

Call 1800 52 72 72 or visit our Understanding Residential Aged Care Fees page.