HammondCare Lucinda Overnight Respite Cottage

HammondCare Lucinda Overnight Respite Cottage is located at 33 Lucinda Avenue, Wahroonga, on Sydney's North Shore, offering short-term overnight respite care for people living with dementia and frail older people in the Northern Sydney area. The cottage provides a warm, home-like environment where guests receive individually tailored care, with single rooms featuring adjustable electric beds, built-in wardrobes, bedside tables, and reading chairs. Guests are supported with daily tasks, a wide range of social activities, and freshly prepared nutritious meals throughout the day. The service is accessible through Commonwealth Home Support Programme funding, Support at Home funding, or privately, with costs varying depending on timing of care. HammondCare's flexible model of care is designed to give primary carers a meaningful break while ensuring guests are treated with dignity and individual attention.