Paling Court
ABOUT Paling Court
A Premium Standard of Care
Accommodation at Paling Court
Paling Court offers beautifully appointed Standard, Premium and Deluxe Suites, designed to provide space, light and privacy.
Spacious private room options
Telephone, television, and internet access
Spacious private room options
Private ensuite bathroom
Telephone, television, and internet access
Beautiful sweeping views
Contemporary finishes and elegant interiors
Clinical inclusions
Residents across our organisation receive comprehensive clinical support delivered by experienced professionals.
24-hour specialised nursing care
Medication management and monitoring
Access to allied health services
Advanced nurse call and emergency response technology
Individualised care planning
Leisure and Lifestyle
Life is about doing the things you love, as often as you can.
We have a leisure and lifestyle team in all our Residential Aged Care Homes. This group of dedicated, passionate individuals runs events every day for you to participate in.
In your first week with us, you will be visited by a member of the leisure and lifestyle team who will tell you about all the things you can get up to. They’ll also ask you about the things you enjoy doing, so they can see how best to accommodate you.
We also provide books for avid readers from the Camden Library, which are exchanged regularly, so you never have to worry about running out of new reading material.
Freshly prepared meals and a refined dining experience
On-site café, hairdressing and retail services
Access to all Carrington facilities
Ample visitor car parking
Engaging lifestyle and social programs
Fees & charges
Residential aged care fees at Paling Court are set in accordance with Australian Government guidelines and are based on individual financial circumstances.
Our Customer Service Team will clearly explain all accommodation pricing options for Standard, Premium and Deluxe Suites and guide you through the financial assessment process.
Basic Daily Care Fee (pays for living expenses)
The basic daily care fee is paid by all consumers, typically at 85% of the single aged pension. This fee is currently $66.80 per day.
Hotelling Supplement Contribution if applicable
This helps aged care homes meet the cost of services such as catering, cleaning and gardening. From 1 November 2025, residents who can afford it will contribute towards some or all of the Hotelling Supplement. The government will continue to pay the rest, including the full Hotelling Supplement for those who are unable to afford to contribute.
Non-Clinical Care Contribution (NCCC) if applicable
The government fully fund all clinical care costs in aged care homes.
The Non-Clinical Care Contribution covers things such as bathing, mobility assistance and lifestyle activities. Those who can afford it will make a contribution towards their NCCC based on their means assessment.
A lifetime cap will mean residents will no longer have to pay the NCCC once they reach $130,000 (indexed) in total contributions, or after 4 years — whichever comes first. Additionally, a daily cap of $101.16 (indexed) applies to the NCCC.
The family home is exempt from means testing when there is a protected person (a spouse or dependent adult child) residing in the home.
For further specific information on Means Testing for Aged Care Fees, please contact: Services Australia phone line on 1800 227 475 or visit the My Aged Care website to use the fee estimating tool.
Accommodation Payments if applicable (pays for accommodation)
Our Refundable Accommodation Deposit amounts vary from facility to facility and consumers have the choice of paying the accommodation payment as:
- A lump sum refundable deposit (RAD) that is refunded when you leave care, less any retention amounts and any fees that you agree to draw down from it, or
- A Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) that is not refunded when you leave care, or
- Any combination of lump sum and daily payment.
Until you pay a lump sum, you will pay by daily payment. You can pay a lump sum at any time after you enter care.
A lump sum payment is considered an asset for aged care purposes. This means it is counted in your means assessment and may affect your hotelling contribution and non-clinical care contribution.
If you choose a combination payment, you can choose to draw your daily payment from your paid lump sum. Over time, this will increase your daily payment unless you top up the lump sum. Your provider may also agree to draw other fees from the lump sum, like your basic daily fee.
If you first enter permanent residential aged care on or after 1 November 2025, the following accommodation arrangements will apply.
These include:
- Refundable deposit retention – if you pay a lump sum, your provider keeps 2% of your lump sum per year. This amount is not refunded when you leave care. After 5 years in care, no further retention amounts will be deducted. This amount is calculated daily and deducted monthly.
- Daily accommodation payment (DAP) indexing – if you pay by DAP, this amount will increase due to indexation on 20 March and 20 September each year. Indexation does not apply to daily accommodation contributions (DAC) paid by residents eligible for government assistance with their accommodation costs.
Contact Us
Getting started
To move into Paling Court, an ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) approval is required. Our team will guide you through the assessment, application process, and next steps.
Choosing residential aged care in Camden is an important decision, we are here to make the process clear and supportive.
FAQs
Paling Court:
What you need to know
What makes Paling Court different from other aged care homes in Camden?
Paling Court offers a premium residential environment with spacious suites, elevated amenities, sweeping views, and specialised 24-hour nursing care.
How are accommodation costs determined?
Accommodation costs depend on the suite category selected and your financial assessment. Our team can explain RAD and DAP options clearly.
Can I view the accommodation before deciding?
Yes. We encourage families to arrange a tour to explore the residence and suite options.
