Guildford Nursing Home

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.

Office 1/45 Barcom St, Merrylands West NSW 2160, Australia

This is a larger residential aged care home, providing support for general residential needs, dementia care, and palliative care. It aims to offer a warm and friendly atmosphere, with private suites that often include patios or balconies and garden views for a sense of personal space. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and services, including spiritual support. The home is situated on a quiet street in Merrylands West, next to playing fields, and is operated by the not-for-profit Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT).

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.

1 Tara Cl, Yennora NSW 2161, Australia

Rosary Village is a Catholic residential aged care facility in Yennora in Sydney's western suburbs, providing permanent residential care and respite in a faith-filled community environment. The home takes its name from the Marian devotion central to Catholic life and offers pastoral care, daily Mass access, and spiritually enriching programmes alongside clinical nursing care. Residents enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere with access to allied health services and lifestyle activities.

1 Tara Cl, Yennora NSW 2161, Australia

This aged care home in Sydney's West offers residential, respite, palliative, and secure dementia care, including a secure wing for those with dementia. The atmosphere is welcoming, with staff who are genuinely kind and focused on resident happiness and well-being. Residents can enjoy a private park, a covered barbecue area for family visits, and a wide range of activities such as pet and music therapy, bus trips, poetry club, and intergenerational programs. As part of the larger St Vincent's Health Australia network, the home benefits from connections to extensive health services, ensuring comprehensive support for residents.