Aged care homes in Ryde, NSW
4 aged care homes in Ryde, from the Australian Government service list, with official Star Ratings where published.
Uniting Thomas Bowden Ryde
S Antonio Da Padova Nursing Home
Estia Health Ryde
Calvary Ryde Retirement Community - Mary Potter Residential Care
Aged care homes within 20 km of Ryde
Meadowbank Grove Care Community
Concord Community Hostel
Ashburn House Aged Care Facility
Hunters Hill Montefiore Home
Southern Cross Care Marsfield Residential Aged Care
BaptistCare Dorothy Henderson Lodge
Uniting Arrunga Ermington
BaptistCare Cooinda Court
Catholic Healthcare St Joseph Aged Care
Catholic Healthcare St Anne's Aged Care
BaptistCare Shalom Centre
Caroline Chisholm Nursing Home
What the official data says about aged care in Ryde
Ryde has 4 aged care homes, holding 315 funded places between them. Widening the search to 20 km brings the total to 200, which is the realistic pool most families choose from. The average home here holds about 79 residents.
Across the 3 rated homes in Ryde, the average overall Star Rating is 4.33 out of 5. That is above the state average for New South Wales of 3.89 by 0.44 of a star, against a national average of 3.83. 1 service does not have a published rating yet, which is normal for newer services and some regional programs.
The spread matters more than the average. The highest rated is Uniting Thomas Bowden Ryde at 5 stars, and the lowest is Estia Health Ryde at 4. Two homes a few streets apart can be genuinely different places to live, which is exactly why a shortlist beats a postcode search.
What residents in Ryde say
Averaged across the 4 homes in Ryde whose residents were interviewed by the government. This is the local picture behind the star ratings. Residents here are most positive about has a say (87% said always) and least positive about likes the food (45%).
| Residents said “always” to | Ryde | National |
|---|---|---|
| Treated with respect | 72% | 68% |
| Staff are kind and caring | 82% | 69% |
| Feels safe | 82% | 78% |
| Gets the care needed | 72% | 65% |
| Staff know what they are doing | 47% | 44% |
| Feels like home | 82% | 64% |
| Things are explained | 55% | 46% |
| Concerns followed up | 70% | 48% |
| Has a say | 87% | 72% |
| Encouraged to be independent | 73% | 60% |
| Well run | 68% | 46% |
| Likes the food | 45% | 28% |
How Ryde homes score on each measure
An overall rating is built from four separate measures. Averages for the homes here, next to the national average, so you can see where this area is genuinely strong and where to ask harder questions.
| Measure | Ryde | National | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents' experience | 4.33 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 3.25 | how much registered nurse and total care time each resident actually receives against the government's targets. |
| Quality measures | 3.33 | 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 in Ryde
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) (1 service here)S'Antonio Da Padova Protettore Di Poggioreale Sydney Nursing Home Limited (1 service here)Estia Health (1 service here)Calvary (1 service here)
What it costs to move into a home near Ryde
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Ryde 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 Ryde 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 Ryde
How many aged care homes are there in Ryde?
4 aged care homes are based in Ryde on the current national service list, with 315 funded places between them. Widening to 20 km gives 200 options in total.
What is the average Star Rating of aged care homes in Ryde?
The 3 rated homes average 4.33 out of 5, compared with 3.89 across New South Wales and 3.83 nationally. Ratings are published by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, not by CareShortlist, and the spread between individual homes matters far more than the local average.
How much does an aged care home in Ryde 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 Ryde 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 Ryde as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Ryde?
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.