Aged care homes in Dapto, NSW

286 Kanahooka Rd, Kanahooka NSW 2530, Australia

IRT William Beach Gardens is a not-for-profit retirement village located at 286 Kanahooka Road in the peaceful Illawarra suburb of Kanahooka, NSW. Independent living units (villas) are available from $458,000, with 2-bedroom configurations listed. The village features an outdoor swimming pool, landscaped gardens, hairdresser, community bus, secure parking, and entertaining areas. A co-located residential aged care centre is on site, offering residents the option to transition to higher-level care without leaving the community. IRT has been supporting older Australians for over 55 years and operates as a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation.

170 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

Australian Unity in Dapto is a service hub and home care coordination office for Australian Unity's aged care and health services in the Wollongong and Illawarra region. The office coordinates Home Care Package delivery, NDIS services, and health insurance products, supporting elderly and disabled clients across the Illawarra and South Coast to access the services they need to live independently. Australian Unity is a major national mutual organisation providing a broad range of health, home care, and retirement living services.

47 Acland Dr, Horsley NSW 2530, Australia

Ausnest Unity is a home care and community nursing provider based in Wollongong, New South Wales, delivering services across Australia. They are a registered DVA-approved provider offering government-funded community nursing to eligible veterans and war widows/widowers in their own homes. Services include wound care, medication management, chronic disease management, palliative care, post-operative care, and personal care. They also offer NDIS disability support services, healthcare staffing solutions, and companionship for older Australians or those with health challenges. This is not a residential aged care facility — all care is delivered in clients' own homes.

Administration Office, Level 2/116 Shone Ave, Horsley NSW 2530, Australia

HammondCare Home Care Illawarra is a home care service providing government-funded and private support to clients in the Illawarra region. Services include Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and private home care for those with any level of need. Allied health support is available through physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and exercise physiologists who visit clients at home. Respite care is offered at home, in the community, or at HammondCare cottages, either as day or overnight support. Social clubs provide day-centre activities including bus outings, gardening, exercise sessions, crafts, and home-cooked meals in a friendly environment.

93/109 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

CareWays Community is a not-for-profit in-home aged care and community support organisation that has been serving the Illawarra region of NSW since 1978. The organisation specialises exclusively in in-home care, explicitly stating it has no affiliation with any residential aged care facilities, religious organisations, or disability providers. Services include personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation, social support, transport, medication assistance, wound care, and clinical assessment via a Registered Nurse. CareWays operates from offices at Dapto and Thirroul, and also runs community centres in Horsley, Koonawarra, and Thirroul offering social groups, youth programs, and community events.

2/6-8 Marshall St, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

This is a family-owned and locally operated home care provider serving the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, established in 2011 by a mother and daughter. They focus on helping older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain independence and comfort in their own homes. Services range from personal care, meal preparation, and transport to nursing support and assistance with daily activities. They also offer support for those already in residential care settings, helping with appointments or social outings. The team prides itself on providing flexible, personalized care with continuity, aiming to match clients with suitable support workers.

116 Shone Ave, Horsley NSW 2530, Australia

HammondCare Horsley is a specialist residential aged care facility in Horsley, NSW, serving the Wollongong and Illawarra region. The home is built around small dementia care cottages modelled on family households, featuring gardens, shared living areas, and central kitchens designed to encourage participation in daily life. It is an approved provider of the Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP), supporting people experiencing severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, with the goal of stabilising symptoms and transitioning residents to less intensive care. An expert care team with over 30 years of dementia care experience tailors support to each resident's history, values, and preferences, complemented by pastoral care, trained volunteers, and allied health and pharmacy partners. The facility also features an onsite café and gardens, and volunteers provide art, music, gardening, and pet therapy.

3 Hamilton St, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

Scope Home Access is a specialist provider of aged care home modifications and occupational therapy services, operating across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Hunter, and ACT/Southern Highlands regions of NSW and the ACT. With over 35 years of industry experience, the organisation helps people aged 65 and over (or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over) and people with disability to remain safely and independently in their own homes. Services include occupational therapy assessments, minor and major home modifications (such as grab rails, ramps, and bathroom upgrades), home and yard maintenance, and builder consultations. Funding pathways include the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Home Care Packages, the NDIS, and a self-funded Social Enterprise option for those not eligible for government subsidies. Scope Home Access is not a residential aged care facility — it is a community-based support service focused on enabling people to age in place.

4 Lindsay Evans Pl, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

Piper House is a residential aged care home operated by Anglicare, located at 4 Lindsay Evans Place, Dapto, NSW 2530, set against the Illawarra escarpment. The facility features a central café and communal living spaces designed to encourage social connection, surrounded by outdoor gardens. Person-centred care is delivered through Anglicare's Rhythm of Life® model, with resident-led activities including outings, coffee clubs, fishing, and dining focus groups. Chaplaincy and pastoral care support is available on-site to meet residents' spiritual and emotional needs throughout their care journey. Accommodation can be paid as a refundable lump sum (RAD), a daily accommodation payment (DAP), or a combination of both, with an online payment estimator available.

St Lukes Retirement Village, 4 Lindsay Evans Pl, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia

St Luke's Village is an Anglicare retirement living community located at the base of the Wollongong escarpment in Dapto, NSW, offering two-bedroom villas priced from $285,000 to $682,550. The village features sprawling tranquil gardens, resident veggie patches, craft classes, trivia nights, and BBQ areas within a relaxed rural setting close to Dapto Station and Dapto Shopping Centre. Piper House, a residential aged care home, is co-located within the village grounds. Anglicare, the social services arm of the Anglican Church in Sydney, operates the village on a not-for-profit basis. Residents benefit from fixed recurrent fees for life and a fully refundable home contribution, with exit costs such as sales and marketing covered by Anglicare.

260 Kanahooka Rd, Kanahooka NSW 2530, Australia

Henry Brooks Estate at IRT Kanahooka is a retirement village set in the leafy southern Illawarra suburb of Kanahooka, NSW, surrounded by natural bushland, wetlands and views of the Illawarra escarpment. The village offers modern two and three-bedroom villas starting from $880,000, featuring quality fittings, spacious layouts and internal garage access. It is operated by IRT, a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation with over 55 years of experience supporting older Australians. The village promotes an ageing-in-place philosophy, with IRT's home care and residential aged care services available as residents' needs change. No stamp duty applies on purchase, and IRT offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee with a full refund of the ingoing contribution minus rent if residents are not satisfied.