Southern Cross Care John Woodward Residential Aged Care

45 Barcom St, Merrylands NSW 2160, Australia

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is a home care services provider operating across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, helping older people remain independent in their own homes. They offer Support at Home services funded through three pathways: the Commonwealth Home Support Programme for entry-level needs, government-funded Support at Home Packages across eight levels of care including dementia support, and private self-funded arrangements. Services span daily living tasks such as cleaning, meal assistance, and transport, through to clinical care including nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health support. The organisation is transitioning clients to the new Support at Home program commencing 1 November 2025, in line with the new Aged Care Act. A price list is publicly available on their website.

45 Barcom St, Merrylands West NSW 2160, Australia

Cardinal Gilroy Retirement Village, located at Merrylands West in Sydney's western suburbs, is operated by Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT), a not-for-profit organisation with nearly 50 years of history in aged care. The village offers spacious 1 and 2-bedroom retirement units with ensuite bathrooms, modern kitchens, air conditioning, and emergency call systems, with units priced from $333,000. On-site community facilities include an activity room, hair and beauty salon, library, chapel, and a public bus stop within the village providing convenient access to Merrylands Shopping Centre and Parramatta. An on-site residential care home provides round-the-clock care for residents with higher needs, making the village well-suited for couples where one partner requires nursing support. A lifestyle coordinator organises a broad range of social activities, community bus outings, and regular events to keep residents connected and engaged.

Garden View Nursing Home, 124 Paton St, Merrylands West NSW 2160, Australia

This aged care home provides person-centred care, including residential, respite, dementia, and palliative support, in a warm and comfortable environment. It is known as Australia's first Burmese-speaking nursing home, offering culturally meaningful activities and language-specific support to help residents feel truly at home. The facility maintains a small, community-based model, fostering open communication and close relationships with families. Operated by a not-for-profit organisation since 2023, it has served the local Merrylands West community for over three decades.

256 Bursill St, Guildford NSW 2161, Australia

Guildford Nursing Home is a residential aged care facility in Guildford, a heritage suburb in western Sydney close to Parramatta. The home provides residential and respite care for older residents of the western suburbs.

Cnr Railway Terrace and, 256 Bursill St, Guildford NSW 2161, Australia

This family-owned aged care group, with over 50 years of experience, operates six homes across the greater Sydney area. They aim to provide a comfortable, home-like environment where residents are treated with respect and compassion, focusing on making the transition to residential care as smooth as possible. A key feature is their Music and Memory program, which uses personalised music therapy, particularly beneficial for residents with dementia, to help recall memories and improve mood. The culture encourages residents to maintain their lifestyle choices and relationships, with an open visiting policy for loved ones. They offer permanent and respite care, with 24-hour nursing support.

42 Cumberland Rd, Greystanes NSW 2145, Australia

A welcoming home located in Greystanes, western Sydney, offering a range of care including long-term, respite, dementia, and palliative support. The atmosphere is described as nurturing and warm, with a focus on resident wellbeing. Residents can enjoy spacious living areas, a hairdressing salon, and a chapel with regular services. Outside, there are landscaped gardens with raised beds for gardening, and barbeque areas. The home provides fresh, daily cooked meals by an onsite chef and a varied activities program tailored to individual interests.