Aged Care Homes Sydney: Find & Compare Providers 2026

Aged Care in Sydney 2026

Sydney has one of Australia's largest and most diverse aged care sectors, with hundreds of residential aged care facilities, home care providers and retirement villages across metropolitan and suburban areas. Navigating the aged care system can be complex — this guide outlines the main types of care, how government funding works and how to search for providers in Sydney. myagedcare.gov.au

Types of Aged Care in Sydney

• Home Care: Support services delivered at home — cleaning, personal care, nursing, meal delivery, transport. Funded through the Home Care Packages program (Levels 1-4) or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
• Residential Aged Care: Permanent or respite care in a nursing home or aged care facility. Subsidised by the Australian Government for eligible residents. Costs include a Basic Daily Fee (set nationally), a Means-Tested Care Fee and potentially an accommodation payment (RAD or DAP).
• Retirement Villages: Independent living units (not aged care, though many retirement villages also have adjacent aged care facilities). Entry costs and ongoing fees vary significantly by location and operator.
• Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC): For people who need short-term intervention after illness or hospitalisation to regain independence.

How to Access Aged Care in Sydney

The entry point for all Australian Government-subsidised aged care is My Aged Care. Call 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au to register and arrange an assessment (ACAT — Aged Care Assessment Team for residential care, or a Regional Assessment Service for CHSP home support). The assessment determines eligibility for different levels of care and funding.

Finding Aged Care Providers in Sydney

The My Aged Care website includes a Find a Provider search tool allowing you to search for residential aged care facilities, home care providers and short-term care services by suburb in Sydney: myagedcare.gov.au/find-a-provider. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission publishes quality ratings and compliance information for all approved providers: agedcarequality.gov.au.

Aged Care Costs in Sydney 2026

Basic Daily Fee for residential aged care is set nationally at 85% of the single age pension — approximately $62/day in 2026. A Means-Tested Care Fee may apply based on income and assets. Accommodation costs in Sydney are among the highest in Australia — Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) at Sydney facilities can range from $350,000 to over $1,000,000 for premium facilities in desirable suburbs. Always request a personalised fee estimate from My Aged Care.

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