Aged care homes near Balmain East, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Balmain East itself on the current government service list, but nearby homes are listed below. Here is what is within 20 km.
Aged care homes within 20 km of Balmain East
Montrose Aged Care Plus Centre
James Milson Village North Sydney
Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service
Lansdowne Gardens
Charles Chambers Court
James Milson Village Woolwich
Glenwood Nursing Home
Greenwich Place
Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe
Uniting Aldersgate Lilyfield
HammondCare - Darlinghurst
Anglicare Elizabeth Lodge
Catholic Healthcare The Sister Anne Court Aged Care
Annandale Grove Care Community
Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott Aged Care
St Lukes Nursing Home
Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care
Presbyterian Aged Care - Minnamurra
What the official data says about aged care in Balmain East
No aged care homes are based in Balmain East itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 200 homes within 20 km, and most families end up choosing one a short drive away.
Across the homes within 20 km, the average overall Star Rating is 3.92 out of 5, against a New South Wales average of 3.89 and 3.83 nationally. That is the pool worth comparing, since no home sits in Balmain East itself.
The closest homes to Balmain East
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Aged Care Plus Centre | Balmain | 0.7 km | 4 |
| James Milson Village North Sydney | North Sydney | 2.7 km | 4 |
| Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service | Darlinghurst | 2.8 km | 5 |
| Lansdowne Gardens | Neutral Bay | 3 km | Not yet rated |
| Charles Chambers Court | Surry Hills | 3.1 km | 4 |
| James Milson Village Woolwich | Woolwich | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Glenwood Nursing Home | Greenwich | 3.3 km | 4 |
| Greenwich Place | Greenwich | 3.3 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Balmain East score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes in reach, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Within 20 km | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 3.76 | 3.63 | how residents themselves rated life in the home, collected in face-to-face interviews. It is the closest thing to asking the people who live there. |
| Compliance | 4.87 | 4.82 | whether the home has met its regulatory obligations. Almost every home scores well here, so a low score is a genuine warning sign rather than a small ding. |
| Staffing | 3.06 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.53 | 3.04 | clinical outcomes the home reports, such as pressure injuries, falls, medication management and unplanned weight loss. |
Source: Australian Government Star Ratings, May 2026 extract. How to read these ratings properly.
Who runs the homes within reach of Balmain East
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (23 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (14 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (14 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (12 services nearby)Estia Health (11 services nearby)The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust (5 services nearby)Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (5 services nearby)BaptistCare (4 services nearby)Twilight House (4 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (4 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Balmain East
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Balmain East as anywhere in Australia: a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026) that everyone pays, a means-tested care fee based on your income and assets, and an accommodation payment set by each individual home. That last one is where Balmain East homes will differ from each other, and it is the number to ask for in writing. Non-clinical contributions are capped over a lifetime at $137,917.01.
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Common questions about aged care in Balmain East
How many aged care homes are there in Balmain East?
None are based in Balmain East itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Balmain East cost?
There is no single figure. Everyone pays a basic daily fee of $66.80 a day (as at 20 March 2026). On top of that sits a means-tested care fee set by your income and assets, and an accommodation payment that each home sets individually, paid as a refundable lump sum, a daily payment, or a mix. Lifetime contributions are capped at $137,917.01.
Do I have to choose a home in Balmain East itself?
No. You can enter any home in Australia that has a place available and accepts your assessment. Families often look a few suburbs wider to find the right fit, which is why we show everything within 20 km of Balmain East as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Balmain East?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist homes while you wait.