Willoughby Retirement Village

1 Warrah St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

Willoughby Retirement Hostel is a boutique 26-studio-apartment residential aged care facility at 1 Warrah Street, Chatswood NSW, operated by the not-for-profit Willoughby Retirement Community Association (WRCA), a charity established in 1971 by Willoughby City Council. The hostel holds the maximum 5-star My Aged Care rating — currently the only 5-star rated aged care home in northern Sydney — and carries maximum 3-year accreditation through to February 2028. Each studio apartment features a large ensuite bathroom and balcony overlooking Muston Park or Scotts Creek, across four floors served by two lifts, with 40 government-funded residential care places including respite care of up to nine weeks per year. The facility employs 45 staff including 10 registered nurses, and offers on-site amenities such as a hairdressing salon, dining room, activity and games areas, library with large-print books, and regular visiting musicians and podiatrists. The maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is $758,000; the broader campus also includes 52 independent-living self-care apartments for those seeking a less supported retirement lifestyle.

8B Deepwater Rd, Castle Cove NSW 2069, Australia

The Residences Castle Cove is a premium independent retirement community located in the leafy Lower North Shore suburb of Castle Cove, Sydney, operated by Fresh Hope Communities — the welfare arm and Public Benevolent Institution of Churches of Christ in NSW and ACT. The community offers spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments with high-quality finishes, private balconies or courtyards, and secure basement parking, with available apartments priced from $2,325,000 to $3,550,000. Residents enjoy extensive lifestyle facilities including an in-house cinema, fully equipped fitness centre, golf simulator, arts and crafts room, billiard room, beauty salon, card room, and professionally landscaped gardens with vegetable and herb plots. The community is pet-friendly and features 24-hour emergency monitoring call buttons and personal pendants throughout, along with concierge and on-site home maintenance services. Fresh Hope Communities has operated for nearly 90 years and also runs six residential care services across NSW, meaning residents whose needs change may be able to access additional care.

256 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

Chatswood Community Nursing Home is a residential aged care facility in Chatswood, a major commercial and residential centre on Sydney's Upper North Shore. The home provides residential and respite care for older residents of the North Shore in a convenient, well-connected location with easy access to Chatswood's extensive transport and retail facilities.

35 Roseville Ave, Roseville NSW 2069, Australia

Presbyterian Aged Care Heather Brae Retirement Village is a retirement village operated by Presbyterian Aged Care NSW in Roseville, a leafy upper north shore suburb of Sydney on the Pacific Highway. Heather Brae provides independent living for active retirees in a quiet, tree-lined setting close to Roseville's village shops, the Gordon train line, and the natural beauty of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Presbyterian Aged Care is a well-established not-for-profit aged care provider with a long history of service in NSW.

71-79 Sydney St, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

This modern care home offers residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care in a leafy Sydney suburb on the Lower North Shore. The atmosphere is welcoming, with tastefully decorated communal areas, cosy lounges featuring a piano, and extensive landscaped gardens with a BBQ area. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, including cognitive exercises, community events, and special Intergenerational Programs designed to foster connections across generations. Rooms are private, each with an ensuite, and some include a separate living area or a balcony. The home is part of the larger Bupa network, providing a sense of established support.

Suite 306/7 Railway St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

Right at Home Sydney Lower North Shore is a home care agency based in Chatswood, NSW, providing in-home support services to clients across the Sydney Lower North Shore area. They are an approved Home Care Package provider for levels 1–4 and also offer NDIS disability support. Services include dementia care, nursing care, allied health, palliative and end-of-life care, 24-hour care, respite care, transitional care, and domestic assistance. The service covers a broad range of suburbs including Artarmon, Chatswood, Mosman, Manly, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, and surrounding postcodes. They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offer free in-home consultations and care planning with no package management fees.