Aged care homes near Glenbrook, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Glenbrook 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 Glenbrook
Uniting Edinglassie Emu Plains
Glenmore Park Care Community
The Royce Manor
SummitCare Penrith
Mountainview Nursing Home
Southern Cross Care Thornton Park
Uniting Edinglassie Lodge Penrith
Buckland
Anglicare Lemongrove Gardens
Governor Phillip Manor
Springwood Greens Care Community
Uniting Springwood
Anglicare Newmarch House
Heritage Kingswood
SummitCare St Marys
Boronia House
Catholic Healthcare Emmaus Village
Minchinbury Manor
What the official data says about aged care in Glenbrook
No aged care homes are based in Glenbrook itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: there are 19 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 3.81 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 Glenbrook itself.
The closest homes to Glenbrook
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Edinglassie Emu Plains | Emu Plains | 4.1 km | 4 |
| Glenmore Park Care Community | Glenmore Park | 4.9 km | Not yet rated |
| The Royce Manor | Penrith | 5.7 km | 3 |
| SummitCare Penrith | Jamisontown | 6.1 km | 4 |
| Mountainview Nursing Home | Penrith | 6.5 km | 3 |
| Southern Cross Care Thornton Park | Penrith | 8.2 km | 4 |
| Uniting Edinglassie Lodge Penrith | Penrith | 8.7 km | 4 |
| Buckland | Springwood | 8.7 km | 4 |
How within 20 km of Glenbrook 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 | 3.56 | 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 | 4.75 | 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 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.25 | 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 Glenbrook
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) (3 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (2 services nearby)St Marys Gardens Aged Care Centre Pty Limited (2 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (2 services nearby)The Royce Aged Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (1 service nearby)The Buckland Convalescent Hospital (1 service nearby)RSL LifeCare Limited (1 service nearby)Heritage Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)Catholic Healthcare (1 service nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Glenbrook
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Glenbrook 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 Glenbrook 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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Emu Plains (1, 4 km)Glenmore Park (1, 5 km)Jamisontown (1, 6 km)Penrith (6, 8 km)Springwood (3, 9 km)Kingswood (2, 10 km)St Marys (2, 15 km)Kemps Creek (1, 18 km)Plumpton (1, 20 km)Marsden Park (1, 20 km)
Common questions about aged care in Glenbrook
How many aged care homes are there in Glenbrook?
None are based in Glenbrook itself, but 19 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Glenbrook 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 Glenbrook 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 Glenbrook as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Glenbrook?
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.