Aged care homes near Sydenham, NSW
No aged care homes are based in Sydenham 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 Sydenham
Uniting Thomas Roseby Lodge Marrickville
The Maronite Sisters Of The Holy Family Village
Bolton Clarke Willandra
Stanmore Place Care Community
Maybanke Aged Care Plus Centre
Uniting Locke Haven Petersham
Chow Cho-Poon Nursing Home
Catholic Healthcare Lewisham Retirement Hostel
Catholic Healthcare Lewisham Nursing Home
Annandale Grove Care Community
Macquarie Lodge Aged Care Plus Centre
Windermere Aged Care Facility
Uniting Annesley Haberfield
Uniting The Marion Leichhardt
Wyoming Nursing Home
Bupa Ashbury
Ashfield Terrace Care Community
Frederic House
What the official data says about aged care in Sydenham
No aged care homes are based in Sydenham 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 3.93 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 Sydenham itself.
The closest homes to Sydenham
| Home | Suburb | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Thomas Roseby Lodge Marrickville | Marrickville | 1.6 km | 4 |
| The Maronite Sisters Of The Holy Family Village | Marrickville | 2 km | 4 |
| Bolton Clarke Willandra | Marrickville | 2.1 km | 5 |
| Stanmore Place Care Community | Stanmore | 2.2 km | Not yet rated |
| Maybanke Aged Care Plus Centre | Dulwich Hill | 2.4 km | 4 |
| Uniting Locke Haven Petersham | Petersham | 2.6 km | 4 |
| Chow Cho-Poon Nursing Home | Earlwood | 3.1 km | 4 |
| Catholic Healthcare Lewisham Retirement Hostel | Lewisham | 3.3 km | 5 |
How within 20 km of Sydenham 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 | 4.89 | 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 | 3.51 | 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 Sydenham
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) (19 services nearby)Catholic Healthcare (16 services nearby)Opal HealthCare (12 services nearby)Bupa Aged Care (12 services nearby)Estia Health (7 services nearby)Anglicare Sydney (6 services nearby)Bolton Clarke (5 services nearby)Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited (5 services nearby)Fresh Fields Aged Care (NSW) - No 1 Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)The Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust (4 services nearby)Carino Care Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)St Vincent's Care Services Ltd (4 services nearby)
What it costs to move into a home near Sydenham
Fees are set nationally, not by suburb, so the structure is the same in Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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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Dulwich Hill (1, 2 km)Marrickville (3, 2 km)Stanmore (1, 2 km)Petersham (1, 3 km)Lewisham (2, 3 km)Arncliffe (1, 4 km)Leichhardt (1, 4 km)Earlwood (2, 4 km)Waterloo (1, 4 km)Summer Hill (2, 4 km)
Common questions about aged care in Sydenham
How many aged care homes are there in Sydenham?
None are based in Sydenham itself, but 200 operate within 20 km. Most families choose a home a short drive away.
How much does an aged care home in Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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 Sydenham as well.
What is the first step to arranging care in Sydenham?
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.