Aged care homes near Rydalmere, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere
Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park
Uniting Arrunga Ermington
Fairlea Aged Care @ Rosehill
Arcare Oatlands
Fairlea Aged Care @ Harris Park
Northcourt Nursing Home
Courtlands Aged Care Facility
Auburn Glen Care Community
Southern Cross Care Marian Nursing Home
Uniting Lillian Wells North Parramatta
Bolton Clarke Brentwood (PKA - Brentwood Residential Aged Care Facility)
St Vincent's Care Services Auburn
Uniting Westmead
Gallipoli Home
Meadowbank Grove Care Community
Bupa North Rocks
Bolton Clarke Cabrini
Concord Community Hostel
What the official data says about aged care in Rydalmere
No aged care homes are based in Rydalmere 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 3.89 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 Rydalmere itself.
The closest homes to Rydalmere
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park | Harris Park | 2.1 km | 4 |
| Uniting Arrunga Ermington | Ermington | 2.3 km | 4 |
| Fairlea Aged Care @ Rosehill | Rosehill | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Arcare Oatlands | Oatlands | 2.5 km | 4 |
| Fairlea Aged Care @ Harris Park | Harris Park | 2.6 km | 3 |
| Northcourt Nursing Home | North Parramatta | 3.2 km | 4 |
| Courtlands Aged Care Facility | North Parramatta | 3.3 km | 3 |
| Auburn Glen Care Community | Auburn | 3.5 km | Not yet rated |
How within 20 km of Rydalmere 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 | 3.81 | 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 | 4.86 | 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 | 3.01 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.39 | 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 Rydalmere
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) (20 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (18 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (10 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (10 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (10 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (8 services nearby)Estia Health (7 services nearby)BaptistCare (6 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (5 services nearby)Thompson Health Care Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)Twilight House (4 services nearby)Australian Nursing Home Foundation Limited (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Rydalmere
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere 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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Rosehill (1, 2 km)Ermington (1, 2 km)North Parramatta (3, 3 km)Parramatta (2, 3 km)Harris Park (2, 3 km)Oatlands (1, 3 km)Auburn (4, 4 km)Westmead (2, 4 km)North Rocks (1, 4 km)Rhodes (1, 5 km)
Common questions about aged care in Rydalmere
How many aged care homes are there in Rydalmere?
None are based in Rydalmere itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Rydalmere?
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.