About the hotelling supplement
This supplement funds approved residential aged care providers to help meet the cost of providing everyday living services, including catering, cleaning and laundry.
Supplement rate
The hotelling supplement rate is paid per resident per day (PRPD).
See the Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for the current rate.
Supplement increases
From 20 September 2025 the hotelling supplement will increase from $15.60 to $22.15 PRPD. This increase includes indexation plus $6.24 PRPD to fund the higher costs of providing everyday living services, as identified by Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA).
From this date, the hotelling supplement will be indexed annually on 20 September, following consideration of pricing advice by IHACPA.
Eligibility
All residential aged care homes receive the supplement, excluding those in the Multi-Purpose Services Program.
How to apply
Residential aged care providers do not need to apply for the hotelling supplement.
Services Australia will automatically pay the supplement to eligible aged care homes.
The hotelling supplement is paid monthly in line with other residential aged care subsidies and supplements.
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