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Aged care providers are taking up the opportunity to increase their Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)s after the maximum amount was increased from $550,000 to $750,000 as of 1 January 2025.

New rostering systems have been key to achieving care minute targets, senior representatives of Whiddon and RAFFA tell Mirus Australia’s care minute webinar audience.

There has been a notable shift in accommodation pricing strategy following the 1 January 2025 increase in the maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) from $550,000 to $750,000, according to aged care advisors Mirus.

The latest data from Mirus Australia shows occupancy has declined slightly for the first time since January, while delivered care minutes, room prices and average daily subsidy claims have all risen.

Australian aged care providers have raised their Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) by an average of 8.7% so far in 2025, according to new data from Mirus Australia.

Total care minutes per resident per day (prpd) increased 1.34% to 212.09 between April and May, while Registered Nurse (RN) minutes rose 1.52% to 43.77, according to aged care advisory firm Mirus Australia in its latest June survey.

Aged care technology and advisory firm Mirus Australia said there has been a considerable amount of providers putting up their advertised room pricing since January 2025, noting the average room price is up by 6.51 per cent for this calendar year. It expects another change in price activity in July.

Delivered care time has continued its upward trend, Mirus Australia’s May analysis shows.

Almost four in five aged care leaders who responded to a recent Mirus Australia survey say they feel only somewhat prepared for the 1 July sector reforms.

Just how prepared are aged care providers ahead of the sector-defining introduction of a new Aged Care Act? Well, according to Mirus Australia, they are ‘somewhat prepared’ with six weeks to go.

March proved to be a good month for the aged care sector as the AN-ACC price increase boosted the average daily subsidy for providers. Meanwhile, 2025 wage boosts appear to be delivering positive flow-on effects as total direct care minutes bounced back from a February slump.

Aged care consultancy firm Mirus Australia’s April Industry Analysis shows total care time has increased from February to March despite registered nurse time decreasing, but data scientist Tyler Fisher says causation can be tricky to determine.

In a recent webinar hosted by Mirus Australia, three industry leaders shared their insights into care minutes and staffing management. The trio shared valuable insights into the changes they have implemented in recent years.

A new survey by aged care consultancy Mirus Australia has revealed that while most providers acknowledge the pressure of care minute compliance, operational and staffing challenges—rather than financial shortfalls—are the biggest barriers to meeting targets.

Aged care data analytics and advisory service Mirus Australia and aged care software management system Management Advantage have joined forces with an aim of delivering greater value to aged care providers.

Residential aged care providers have expressed varying degrees of confidence following changes to Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD) guidelines allowing providers to set far higher prices without external approval.

Residential aged care providers face a quick turnaround to prepare for new quality indicator reporting as additional staffing reporting requirements are likely to stretch already strained resources.

Sector consultancy firm Mirus Australia is offering residential aged care providers personalised data-driven insights to help them maximise revenue potential.