Aged Care in Sydney

Aged Care Services Available in Sydney

Sydney has one of Australia's largest aged care markets, with hundreds of approved home care providers and residential facilities across the metropolitan area. Whether you're in the Inner West, Northern Beaches, Western Sydney, or the Eastern Suburbs, there are options available to suit your needs and budget.

Key services available across Greater Sydney include:

• Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages)
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
• Residential aged care / nursing homes
• Short-term respite care
• Transition care after hospitalisation
• Dementia care and specialised support
• Palliative and end-of-life care

How to Access Aged Care in Sydney

1. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au to register and discuss your needs.
2. ACAT Assessment — An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessor will visit you at home in Sydney to evaluate your care needs.
3. Receive your approval — You'll be approved for the type and level of care that matches your needs.
4. Choose a provider — Select from approved providers operating in your Sydney suburb.
5. Start receiving care — Your provider will develop a care plan and begin services.

Aged Care Across Greater Sydney

We help families find aged care across all Sydney areas, including:

What Does Aged Care Cost in Sydney?

Aged care costs in Sydney are comparable to the national average, but residential accommodation (RAD) costs tend to be higher than in regional areas due to property values. Key costs to be aware of:

• Home care co-contributions: $0–$15,000+ per year depending on income
• Residential basic daily fee: ~$62/day (set nationally)
• Residential RAD (accommodation deposit): Typically $500,000–$1,200,000+ in Sydney metro

Your actual costs depend on your income and assets, assessed by Services Australia. Contact us for help understanding what you're likely to pay.

Multilingual & Culturally Appropriate Aged Care in Sydney

Sydney is one of Australia's most diverse cities. Many aged care providers in Sydney offer services in languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Vietnamese, and more. If language or cultural background is important to you or your family member, let us know and we'll find a provider that meets those needs.