Aged Care and Nursing Homes in Hornsby and The Hills, NSW

Why consider aged care in Hornsby and The Hills

The north and north-western parts of Sydney – including Hornsby, the Hills District, Macquarie Park, and townships on the urban fringe such as Dural and Galston – continue to grow with an influx of residents of all ages. Served by a network of hospitals in the Northern and Western Sydney Local Health Districts, specialist and emergency care is always close at hand – and aged care options include 24-hour nursing homes. Shopping, cinemas and other entertainment options feature across suburban centres, giving way to bush, farmland and national parks to the north.

  • Summer average temps 15°C min to 27°C max
  • Winter average temps 5°C min to 18°C max
  • Nearest large hospitals – Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital: 270 beds and 24 hour emergency; Westmead Hospital: 900+ beds and 24 hour emergency

    • Popular Suburbs in Hornsby and The Hills for Aged Care Homes

  • Kellyville
  • Macquarie Park
  • Baulkham Hills
  • Wahroonga
  • North Parramatta
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Anglicare - The Donald Coburn Centre

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL2441

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Adventist Aged Care - Wahroonga

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Adventist Aged Care - Wahroonga

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL20005

  • Retirement Village
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Anglicare - Warrina Residential Aged Care

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Anglicare - Warrina Residential Aged Care

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL5304

  • Retirement Village
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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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Constitution Hill Aged Care

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Constitution Hill Aged Care

Northmead, NSW Ref:PL2525

  • Level access
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  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Transitional Care
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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Uniting Thomas Bowden Ryde

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Uniting Thomas Bowden Ryde

Ryde, NSW Ref:PL4895

  • Secure Estate
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  • Occupational Therapy
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BaptistCare Cooinda Court Aged Care Home

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BaptistCare Cooinda Court Aged Care Home

Macquarie Park, NSW Ref:PL7435

  • Adaptable Bathroom
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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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  • 24hr Medical Alert External
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  • On-site manager

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BaptistCare Shalom Centre Aged Care Home

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BaptistCare Shalom Centre Aged Care Home

Macquarie Park, NSW Ref:PL7439

  • Visiting Medical Services
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  • Personal Care Internal
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  • Physiotherapy
  • On-site manager

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BaptistCare Dorothy Henderson Lodge Aged Care Home

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BaptistCare Dorothy Henderson Lodge Aged Care Home

Macquarie Park, NSW Ref:PL7437

  • Transitional Care
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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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  • 24hr Medical Alert External
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  • On-site manager

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BaptistCare Aminya Aged Care Home
BaptistCare Aminya Aged Care Home

Baulkham Hills, NSW Ref:PL7323

  • Over 55s Development
  • Retirement Village
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Home care services
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  • Over 55s Development
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Wahroonga Tallwoods Care Community

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Wahroonga Tallwoods Care Community

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL3551

  • Carport
  • Level access
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Transitional Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Personal Care Internal
  • Occupational Therapy

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  • Carport
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RSL LifeCare Mark Donaldson VC House, Galston

110

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RSL LifeCare Mark Donaldson VC House, Galston

Galston, NSW Ref:PL23866

  • Built-in emergency aid
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  • On-site manager

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Anglicare - Brian King Gardens

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Anglicare - Brian King Gardens

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL2429

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Physiotherapy
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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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Anglicare - Donington Court

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Anglicare - Donington Court

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL7796

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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Anglicare - Farrer Brown Court

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Anglicare - Farrer Brown Court

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL7798

  • Built-in emergency aid
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  • On-site manager
  • Community TV

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Bella Vista Gardens

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Bella Vista Gardens

Norwest, NSW Ref:PL8021

  • Cafe on-site
  • Pay TV
  • Hairdresser
  • Village bus
  • Beauty Salon

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Wahroonga Place Care Community

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Wahroonga Place Care Community

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL4099

  • Personal Care Internal
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  • Physiotherapy
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Community TV

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Winston Hillside Care Community

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Winston Hillside Care Community

Winston Hills, NSW Ref:PL13230

  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
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Anglicare - Woodberry Residential Aged Care

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Anglicare - Woodberry Residential Aged Care

Winston Hills, NSW Ref:PL25360

  • Built-in emergency aid
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • CCTV security
  • On-site manager
  • Village bus

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  • Village bus
Uniting Wirreanda West Pennant Hills

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Uniting Wirreanda West Pennant Hills

West Pennant Hills, NSW Ref:PL27895

  • Secure Estate
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Resident front gate / lobby monitor

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  • Resident front gate / lobby monitor
Calvary Ryde Aged Care
Calvary Ryde Aged Care

Ryde, NSW Ref:PL27955

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BaptistCare The Gracewood Aged Care Centre

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BaptistCare The Gracewood Aged Care Centre

Kellyville , NSW Ref:PL27983

  • Level access
  • Transitional Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Onsite Nursing
  • Visiting Medical Services
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • On-site manager

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Marsden Park Care Community
Marsden Park Care Community

Marsden Park, NSW Ref:PL28167

  • 24hr Onsite Staff
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • 24hr Medical Alert External
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  • Onsite Nursing
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  • 24hr Onsite Staff
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  • Visiting Medical Services
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  • Physiotherapy
  • Medical alert to external call centre
  • Resident front gate / lobby monitor
Epping Grand Care Community
Epping Grand Care Community

Epping, NSW Ref:PL28466

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Adventist Aged Care - Hornsby

Hornsby, NSW Ref:PL20040

48-50 William Street, Hornsby, 2077, NSW

(02) 9487 0600

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RSL LifeCare The Lakes of Cherrybrook Retirement Village, Cherrybrook

Cherrybrook, NSW Ref:PL20466

10 Kenburn Avenue, Cherrybrook, 2126, NSW

(02) 9875 3146

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RSL LifeCare Rowland Retirement Village, Galston

Galston, NSW Ref:PL20458

301 Galston Road, Galston, 2159, NSW

02 9653 4920

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RSL LifeCare Cherrybrook Gardens Retirement Village, Cherrybrook

Cherrybrook, NSW Ref:PL20486

10 Casuarina Drive, Cherrybrook, 2126, NSW

(02) 9875 3146

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Uniting Lilian Wells North Parramatta

North Parramatta, NSW Ref:PL4713

2B Fennell Street, North Parramatta, 2151, NSW

1800864846

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Dougherty Apartments

Chatswood, NSW Ref:PL20694

1 Victor Street, Chatswood, 2067, NSW

(02) 9419 3000

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Courtlands Retirement Village

North Parramatta, NSW Ref:PL20898

15 Gloucester Avenue, North Parramatta, 2151, NSW

0459 651 622

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TRA Aged Care Facility

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL4866

1614 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga, 2076, NSW

(02) 9450 8320

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Anglicare - Mowll Village

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL5295

Broughton Avenue, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

1300 111 278

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Anglicare - Glenhaven Green Village

Glenhaven, NSW Ref:PL5290

599-607 Old Northern Road, Glenhaven, 2156, NSW

1300 111 278

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Anglicare - Flinders Village

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL5289

Clarke Drive, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

1300 111 278

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Anglicare - Hopetoun Village

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL7789

Gough Drive, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

1300 111 278

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Beecroft Nursing Home

Beecroft, NSW Ref:PL2626

134 Beecroft Road, Beecroft, 2119, NSW

(02) 9876 3471

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Fitzgerald Memorial Aged Care Facility Limited

Windsor, NSW Ref:PL3327

1 Rum Corp Lane, Windsor, 2756, NSW

(02) 4577 2800

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Glades Bay Gardens

Gladesville, NSW Ref:PL4847

16 Punt Road, Gladesville, 2111, NSW

(02) 9817 0722

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Regis Ku-ring-gai Gardens

Hornsby, NSW Ref:PL21269

245-247 Pacific Highway, Hornsby, 2077, NSW

1300 998 100

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Lady of Grace Aged Care Facility

Dural, NSW Ref:PL3679

454 Old Northern Road, Dural, 2158, NSW

(02) 9634 1354

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Estia Health Ryde

Ryde, NSW Ref:PL3281

94 Bowden Street, Ryde, 2112, NSW

(02) 9809 3068

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S Antonio Da Padova Nursing Home

Ryde, NSW Ref:PL4390

305 Blaxland Road, Ryde, 2112, NSW

(02) 9809 2211

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St Joseph Aged Care

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL21487

41 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

(02) 9879 6977

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Willoughby Retirement Community Hostel

Chatswood, NSW Ref:PL5062

1 Warrah Street, Chatswood, 2067, NSW

(02) 9417 8443

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Wynwood House Nursing Home

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL21555

77 Alexandria Parade, Wahroonga, 2076, NSW

0294891116

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Cherrybrook Christian Care Centre

Cherrybrook, NSW Ref:PL2979

3-5 Kitchener Road, Cherrybrook, 2126, NSW

(02) 6361 9228

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Elouera Gardens Retirement Village

Cherrybrook, NSW Ref:PL5594

1 Kitchener Road, Cherrybrook, 2126, NSW

0437 136 862

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Bupa North Rocks

North Rocks, NSW Ref:PL2840

23 Speers Road, North Rocks, 2151, NSW

(02) 9630 2166

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Ashburn House Aged Care

Gladesville, NSW Ref:PL2972

20-34 Ashburn Place, Gladesville, 2111, NSW

(02) 8876 9200

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Presbyterian Aged Care - Thornleigh

Thornleigh, NSW Ref:PL22078

3 Hillmont Avenue, Thornleigh, 2120, NSW

(02) 9875 9900

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St Catherine's Aged Care Services

Eastwood, NSW Ref:PL4534

162-166 Balaclava Road, Eastwood, 2122, NSW

(02) 9805 1655

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Christophorus House Aged Care

Hornsby, NSW Ref:PL22074

396 Pacific Highway, Hornsby, 2077, NSW

(02) 9476 3161

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Bupa Dural

Dural, NSW Ref:PL2820

1 Stonelea Court, Dural, 2158, NSW

(02) 9653 9600

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Uniting Bowden Brae Gardens Normanhurst

Normanhurst, NSW Ref:PL6858

1-7 Frith Avenue, Normanhurst, 2076, NSW

1800864846

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Southern Cross Care Marsfield Residential Aged Care

Marsfield, NSW Ref:PL23576

16 Vincentia Street, Marsfield, 2122, NSW

1800 632 314

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Greenwood Aged Care

Normanhurst, NSW Ref:PL23698

9-17 Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst, 2076, NSW

(02) 9372 3400

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Wahroonga Nursing Home

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL24081

31 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga, 2076, NSW

(02) 9489 1796

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Cranbrook Residences

Norwest, NSW Ref:PL24400

18 Fairway Drive, Norwest, 2153, NSW

(02) 9672 6866

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Hunters Hill Village

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL24630

8 D'Aram Street, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

02 9816 1239

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Estia Health Epping

Epping, NSW Ref:PL24680

64-66 Norfolk Road, Epping, 2121, NSW

(02) 9877 4300

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SummitCare Baulkham Hills

Baulkham Hills, NSW Ref:PL9156

5 Bass Drive, Baulkham Hills, 2153, NSW

1300 68 55 48

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Bupa Baulkham Hills

Baulkham Hills, NSW Ref:PL2806

4 The Cottell Way, Baulkham Hills, 2153, NSW

(02) 8852 6600

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Arcare Glenhaven

Glenhaven, NSW Ref:PL9017

Cnr Old Glenhaven & Holland Roads, Glenhaven, 2156, NSW

1300 760 137

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Arcare Oatlands

Oatlands, NSW Ref:PL9024

Cnr Prindle St & Kelvin Crt, Oatlands, 2117, NSW

1300 272 273

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Anglicare - Castle Hill

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL24868

284 Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

1300 111 278

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Castle Hill Aged Care Home

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL3232

42-46 Darcey Road, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

(02) 9680 8330

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Columbia Aged Care Services - Willowood Centre

Chatswood, NSW Ref:PL3054

297 Mowbray Road, Chatswood, 2067, NSW

(02) 8644 1400

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Montefiore Hunters Hill

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL4429

120 High Street, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

(02) 9879 2777

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Northcourt Aged Care

North Parramatta, NSW Ref:PL3755

7 Saunders Street, North Parramatta, 2151, NSW

(02) 9683 8000

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St Anne's Aged Care (Hunters Hill)

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL25034

1 de Milhau Road, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

1800225474

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Whiddon Hornsby

Hornsby, NSW Ref:PL4774

Gate 5, 2 Lowe Road, Hornsby, 2077, NSW

1300 738 388

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Regis Hornsby

Hornsby, NSW Ref:PL4229

245 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby, 2077, NSW

02 9476 3499

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Courtlands Aged Care

North Parramatta, NSW Ref:PL25628

15 Gloucester Avenue, North Parramatta, 2151, NSW

1800 246 637

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Mackillop House (Norwest)

Norwest, NSW Ref:PL25644

2 Firewheel Place Norwest NSW 2153, Norwest, 2153, NSW

(02) 7804 6600

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HammondCare Wahroonga

Wahroonga , NSW Ref:PL27970

3-9 Woonona Avenue , Wahroonga , 2076, NSW

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Aeralife Pennant Hills

Pennant Hills, NSW Ref:PL28005

2A The Crescent, Pennant Hills, 2120, NSW

1300564611

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Levande The Cambridge

Epping, NSW Ref:PL28037

Cambridge Street, Epping, 2121, NSW

02 9072 4939

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Glenhaven Gardens

Glenhaven, NSW Ref:PL28270

1A Mills Rd, Glenhaven, 2156, NSW

0437 136 862

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Videri Clissold

Wahroonga, NSW Ref:PL28418

Clissold Road, Wahroonga, 2076, NSW

1300015406

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Videri Earl

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL28420

Earl Street, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

1300015406

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Videri Blaxland

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL28421

Blaxland Street, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

1300015406

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Videri Duke

Hunters Hill, NSW Ref:PL28426

Earl Street, Hunters Hill, 2110, NSW

1300015406

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Videri Lisa

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL28431

Lisa Crescent, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

1300015406

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Videri Oakleigh

Thornleigh, NSW Ref:PL28433

Oakleigh Avenue, Thornleigh, 2120, NSW

1300015406

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Videri Chiltern

Castle Hill, NSW Ref:PL28434

Chiltern Crescent, Castle Hill, 2154, NSW

1300015406

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As anyone who lives in a retirement village will tell you, the village manager is a central figure who is critical to the success of the village and the happiness and wellbeing of village residents. But there’s no doubt the village manager plays an essential role. So, what is the role of a retirement village manager?

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Retirement villages without exit fees? They’re happening!

Retirement villages without exit fees? They’re happening! Now, some of Australia’s largest retirement village operators are looking at new ways to pay for retirement villages that don’t include exit fees – indeed, there are calls for some exit fees to be banned.

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What sort of profits do retirement village owners make?

The number of Australians over the age of 75 is expected to increase by 70% over the next six years. The number of Australians over the age of 80 is expected to triple to more than 3.5 million over the next 40 years. As the number of older people in Australia surges, so too does demand for age-appropriate housing – such as retirement villages, which offer an affordable lifestyle, community, and ongoing health and wellness support.

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73% of Australians willing to sacrifice inheritance for aged care

Nearly three-quarters of all Australians are willing to sacrifice their own inheritance so their parents and grandparents can enjoy the retirement they deserve, according to a new report by B2B aged care service CompliSpace.

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Volunteers are the backbone of the aged care sector, and more are needed

Tens of thousands of people, of all ages, such as 90-year-old Lily Burns and 20-year-old Charlise Hannagan, volunteer in aged care homes. The Change Makers is the theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week, 15 to 21st May, which celebrates the vital work of volunteers.

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What is the Future of Rental Retirement Villages?

Across Australia there are approximately 300 rental retirement villages – but few more are likely to be built, which is an unfortunate situation for older Australians. Rental retirement villages operate much like normal rentals, but they offer older Australian with limited financial means the opportunity of housing security, health and lifestyle support, and a welcoming and safe community.

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This is the food that you can get in residential aged care

Uniting NSW.ACT is aware of the criticism that is often levelled at the food served in residential aged care homes. The Not For Profit is passionate about the food served to residents and determined that as well meeting residents’ nutrition needs, their food looks and tastes delicious and as well as catering to their individual desires as much as possible.

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Unique test can predict if you have dementia up to nine years earlier

An international research team led by Queen Mary University of London, UK, has developed a new method for predicting dementia with an over 80 per cent accuracy and up to nine years before diagnosis. The new method provides a more accurate way to predict dementia than memory tests or measurements of brain shrinkage, two commonly used methods for diagnosing dementia.

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A special thanks to our contributors

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

Read Profile
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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

Read Profile
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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

Read Profile
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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

Read Profile
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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

Read Profile
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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

Read Profile