Aged care homes near Garden Island, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Garden Island 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 Garden Island
St Lukes Nursing Home
Anglicare Elizabeth Lodge
HammondCare - Darlinghurst
Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service
Lansdowne Gardens
Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care
Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe
James Milson Village North Sydney
St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff
Sirius Cove Nursing Home
Charles Chambers Court
Beresford Hall
Catholic Healthcare The Sister Anne Court Aged Care
Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott Aged Care
Woollahra Montefiore Home
Uniting Ronald Coleman Lodge Woollahra
Montana Aged Care Facility
What the official data says about aged care in Garden Island
No aged care homes are based in Garden Island 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 Garden Island itself.
The closest homes to Garden Island
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Nursing Home | Elizabeth Bay | 1.7 km | 4 |
| Anglicare Elizabeth Lodge | Rushcutters Bay | 1.8 km | 4 |
| HammondCare - Darlinghurst | Darlinghurst | 2.1 km | 4 |
| Catholic Healthcare Vincentian Aged Care Service | Darlinghurst | 2.2 km | 5 |
| Lansdowne Gardens | Neutral Bay | 2.3 km | Not yet rated |
| Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care | Paddington | 2.4 km | 3 |
| Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe | Neutral Bay | 2.4 km | Not yet rated |
| James Milson Village North Sydney | North Sydney | 2.5 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Garden Island 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 | 3.77 | 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 | 3.08 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.5 | 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 Garden Island
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) (22 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (14 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (14 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (11 services nearby)Estia Health (11 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (5 services nearby)Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust (5 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (4 services nearby)Twilight House (4 services nearby)BaptistCare (4 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Garden Island
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Garden Island 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 Garden Island 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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North Sydney (1, 2 km)Rushcutters Bay (1, 2 km)Paddington (1, 2 km)Neutral Bay (2, 2 km)Elizabeth Bay (1, 2 km)Darlinghurst (4, 3 km)Woollahra (2, 3 km)Edgecliff (1, 3 km)Surry Hills (1, 3 km)Mosman (5, 4 km)
Common questions about aged care in Garden Island
How many aged care homes are there in Garden Island?
None are based in Garden Island itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Garden Island 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 Garden Island 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 Garden Island as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Garden Island?
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.