Depending on the age and facilities of the home and what services it provides, the payment can range from $250,000 for shared rooms to $1,2000,000 for large, private rooms. If you are eligible for government assistance, the cost of some or all of your accommodation could be covered. If you are not eligible for government assistance, you will be required to pay the agreed room price. There are three different options to paying for your accommodation:  The first is paying the entire amount in full. This is called the refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) which will be refunded back to you (or your estate) in full, when you leave. The second option is a non-refundable daily accommodation payment (DAP) this amount is not refundable. The third option is a combination of both the RAD and DAP.