Aged care homes in Suffolk Park, NSW

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.

2 Beech Dr, Suffolk Park NSW 2481, Australia

Bayside @ Byron Retirement Village is a pet-friendly independent living community located in Suffolk Park, just five minutes from Byron Bay, NSW. The village comprises 32 spacious, contemporary homes filled with natural light, within easy reach of the beach, shops, Byron Bay Golf Club, and the bowling club. All homes feature 24-hour onsite emergency call systems for resident peace of mind. RSL LifeCare's Home Care team can provide in-home support if additional assistance is needed, and the adjacent Patrick Bugden VC Gardens residential care home (66 residents) offers a pathway to higher-level care. Entry prices start from $970,000 and the village is open to all Australians.

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.