RAD is short for Refundable Accommodation Deposit, and it is an alternative payment option offered by some care facilities in New Zealand. Instead of paying ongoing premium accommodation charges, you can choose to make a single up-front lump-sum payment. The key point is that this amount is fully refunded once you vacate the room.
If you're weighing up the pros and cons of room options, you may want to learn more about premium accommodation charges.
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Updated: 25 Nov 2025