RSL LifeCare - Bayside @ Byron Retirement Village

184 Broken Head Rd, Suffolk Park NSW 2481, Australia

Patrick Bugden VC Gardens is a residential aged care home located at 184 Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park (Byron Bay area), NSW, operated by RSL LifeCare. The facility has 65 rooms, all single with ensuite bathrooms, and is staffed around the clock by dedicated professionals who assist with bathing, dressing, and medication administration. It provides specialised dementia care alongside respite and palliative care services, with 24/7 nursing on site. Residents enjoy chef-created meals daily and participate in a broad range of activities including art and craft therapy, exercise programmes, bus outings, movies, and chaplaincy services. Facility features include garden courtyards, community BBQ and picnic areas, outdoor seating, and communal lounge and dining areas.

29-33 Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

St Andrew's is a community-based, not-for-profit aged care organisation headquartered at 59 Bentinck Street, Ballina, NSW, offering residential aged care, retirement living, dementia care, and palliative care. The organisation is governed by a community board and follows a person-centred philosophy that prioritises each resident's dignity, independence, and individuality. A standout feature is the Physio Active program — a physiotherapy-led Reablement and Wellness Program with a dedicated studio for supervised strength, balance, and mobility training. A volunteer therapy dog named Honey visits residents three times a week, providing emotional connection particularly for those living with dementia. Fee information including a fee calculator is available on the website, with transparency about the components of accommodation and care costs.

St Andrew's Byron Lodge, 10 Butler St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

St Andrew's is a community-based, not-for-profit aged care organisation headquartered at 59 Bentinck Street, Ballina, NSW, offering residential aged care, dementia care, palliative care, and retirement living. The facility runs a physiotherapy-led Reablement and Wellness Program called Physio Active, with a dedicated studio for supervised strength and balance training tailored to individual residents. A volunteer therapy dog named Honey visits three times a week, providing companionship particularly valued for residents living with dementia. St Andrews has also launched a Resident Transport Initiative, co-designed with local health providers, to help residents access primary and specialist care across the regional Northern Rivers area. The organisation is governed by a community board and states a commitment to transparency in fees and charges, offering a fee calculator on its website.

6 Byron Bay Rd, Bangalow NSW 2479, Australia

Feros Village Bangalow is a residential aged care facility located in the hinterland region of NSW, just 15 minutes from Byron Bay, operating since 1997. The village supports 64 residents in a beautifully maintained garden setting with walking paths, courtyards, and expansive views, and is home to a number of resident pets. Nurses and carers provide 24-hour support, and the facility follows a Wellness Model of Care with a strong focus on mobility, exercise, and active living. Residents have access to on-site physiotherapy and nearby hydrotherapy, with the Bangalow Bowling Club across the road and a medical centre next door. Rooms are single ensuite with adjustable electric beds, emergency call systems, and garden views.

Site 100/502 Ross Ln, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia

Sanctuary is an over-55s lifestyle and retirement community located at Lennox Head on the NSW North Coast, operated by Hometown Australia. The community offers independent living homes with a choice of facades, colours and finishes in a master-planned setting near Lennox Head Beach, Ballina, and Byron Bay. Onsite amenities include two swimming pools, tennis courts, a clubhouse, game room, indoor bowls, snooker table, BBQ areas, and a playground for visiting grandchildren. Residents enjoy an active social club and a community bus for group outings. This is an independent living community for over-55s and does not provide residential aged care or nursing services.

507a Coolamon Scenic Dr, Coorabell NSW 2479, Australia

Honey Bee Homes is a boutique aged care provider operating three small residential homes near Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, each accommodating a maximum of six residents. Founded by two experienced Registered Nurses, the homes offer 24/7 care including a Registered Nurse with an industry-leading ratio of one carer to four residents. Services span residential and respite stays, dementia care, palliative care, and end-of-life support, with each home featuring private ensuite rooms, a pool, and landscaped gardens. The three homes — Mitchelton, Sansom, and Avocado — are privately operated with no deposit required; room rates start from $700 per night and include meals, cleaning, laundry, 24/7 nursing, allied health reviews, and wellness programmes such as aromatherapy and exercise.