Care type · 263 listed providers
Palliative care — Australian aged-care providers + guide
Palliative care in residential aged care is end-of-life care delivered on-site, avoiding hospital transfer in the final weeks or days. Australian residential aged-care homes that offer palliative pathway capability allow residents to die in place — supported by their familiar staff, in their own room — when this aligns with their advance care directive.
★Key takeaways
- ✓263 verified Australian residential aged-care providers offering palliative care, ranked by ACQSC star rating.
- ✓You or your family member values dying in place rather than hospital, has a progressive condition where end-of-life is foreseeable, or you simply want assurance that the care home you're choosing today will be capable of caring for you at the end. Worth specifying this preference even years in advance — most residents end up needing palliative care eventually.
- ✓Palliative care within a residential aged care home is funded via AN-ACC. There is no separate palliative care fee. The basic daily fee, means-tested fee and accommodation costs continue as normal during palliative care. Some Extra Service Fees (e.g. for premium room services) may be paused or adjusted on request during active end-of-life care.
- ✓Source: My Aged Care provider register + ACQSC star ratings + provider-published service-type schedules.
In depth
What palliative care actually means
Most Australian residential aged-care homes provide some level of end-of-life care but the standard varies dramatically. Strong palliative-capable homes have **registered-nurse availability 24/7** (essential for managing breakthrough pain + symptom control), **established relationships with local palliative care teams** (specialist consultation availability), **clear advance care directive processes** that ensure resident wishes are respected, and **family accommodation arrangements** for end-of-life visits.
Look for homes with formal accreditation in palliative care: the **End of Life Care in the Community** (ELC) standard, **PEPA** (Program of Experience in Palliative Approach) training for staff, or named on the **Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration** (PCOC) program. Faith-based providers historically have stronger palliative emphasis — Hammond, Catholic Healthcare, Anglicare and Salvos all build palliative capability into their core service model.
The alternative pathway is hospital transfer for end-of-life care — generally avoided where possible since transfer itself is distressing for frail residents + hospitals are not optimised for unrushed death. Around 70% of Australians say they want to die at home or in their care residence; only ~50% achieve this. Choice of aged-care home directly affects this outcome.
Quality markers to look for
- 24/7 registered-nurse coverage (essential)
- Established specialist palliative care team relationships
- Advance care directive process embedded
- Family accommodation for end-of-life visits
- PEPA-trained or PCOC-program staff
- Symptom-control medications (syringe drivers etc) on-site
- Bereavement support for family + staff
Choose this care type if
You or your family member values dying in place rather than hospital, has a progressive condition where end-of-life is foreseeable, or you simply want assurance that the care home you're choosing today will be capable of caring for you at the end. Worth specifying this preference even years in advance — most residents end up needing palliative care eventually.
Cost
Palliative care within a residential aged care home is funded via AN-ACC. There is no separate palliative care fee. The basic daily fee, means-tested fee and accommodation costs continue as normal during palliative care. Some Extra Service Fees (e.g. for premium room services) may be paused or adjusted on request during active end-of-life care.
Directory · ACQSC-ranked
263 verified Australian providers offering palliative care
Sorted by ACQSC star rating descending, then bed count. Each provider verified against My Aged Care + ACQSC quarterly ratings.
Adelaide · Resthaven Marion
5★Resthaven
Uniting Church SA aged-care arm; consistently among the highest ACQSC-rated providers in SA, operating 12 residential ho…
Sydney · Rose Bay
5★Regis Rose Bay
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Rose Bay, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 5 stars (Excellent). Specialist programs…
Sydney · Catholic Healthcare St Joseph Aged Care (Hunters Hill)
5★Catholic Healthcare
One of the largest Catholic-affiliated providers in NSW with over 40 homes across NSW and QLD. Founded by the Sisters of…
Sydney · Hunters Hill Montefiore Home
4★Montefiore
Australia's pre-eminent Jewish aged-care provider, established 1889. Three Sydney campuses: Hunters Hill, Randwick and W…
Sydney · Hunters Hill
4★Hunters Hill Montefiore Home
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hunters Hill, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Spec…
Perth · SwanCare Ningana
4★SwanCare
Operates Western Australia's largest single-site retirement village (Bentley Park, 13 hectares, 700+ residents) co-locat…
Brisbane · Churches of Christ Wheller Gardens (Chermside)
4★Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ in QLD; one of the state's largest single-site retirement and aged-care precincts, with 28 residentia…
Brisbane · Wesley Mission Queensland Sinnamon Village
4★Wesley Mission Queensland (BlueCare partnership)
Uniting Church-aligned mission established 1907; one of the largest single-site continuing-care precincts in QLD, co-loc…
Perth · Hall & Prior Concorde (Carlisle) — Mosman Park HQ
4★Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group
Family-owned WA/NSW operator with around 30 homes split between the two states; multiple Italian and Greek CALD-speciali…
Brisbane · Bolton Clarke Tarragindi (formerly Trinder Park)
4★Bolton Clarke
Australia's oldest charitable aged-care provider (founded 1885 as the Royal District Nursing Service), operating 88 resi…
Perth · Juniper Hilltop (Balcatta)
4★Juniper
Uniting Church WA aged-care arm; one of Australia's largest providers of remote-Indigenous aged care, with sites in the …
Ballarat · Delacombe
4★Bupa Ballarat
Private residential aged-care home in Delacombe, Ballarat. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs: Dem…
Bendigo · Kangaroo Flat
4★Estia Health Kangaroo Flat
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist program…
Brisbane · Catholic Healthcare St Vincent's Bethania
4★Catholic Healthcare
Sponsored by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan; runs 47+ homes across NSW and South-East QLD with strong CALD chaplaincy…
Adelaide · Estia Health Daw Park
4★Estia Health (Bolton Group)
Privatised in 2023 via Bain Capital takeover (delisted from ASX); operates around 75 homes nationally including six in m…
Perth · Brightwater The Cove (Mandurah) and Inglewood — HQ in Inglewood
4★Brightwater Care Group
WA-only community provider with a national reputation in younger-onset dementia, brain injury rehab and the Brightwater …
Brisbane · Opal Raceview (Ipswich)
4★Opal HealthCare
Australia's largest private residential aged-care operator (130+ homes nationally) following the 2018 acquisition of Dom…
Brisbane · Lutwyche
4★Regis Lutwyche
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Lutwyche, Brisbane. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs: D…
Adelaide · ACH Group Yankalilla Centre / Highercombe (Hope Valley) — Mile End HQ
4★ACH Group
Founded by the Anglican and Methodist Churches of SA; runs 12 residential sites and the 'Good Lives for Older People' re…
Perth · Amana Living James Brown Care Centre (Bull Creek)
4★Amana Living
Anglican Diocese of Perth aged-care provider; runs 12 residential homes and the Amana Living Training Institute, one of …
Adelaide · Eldercare The Lodge (Glenside)
4★Eldercare
South Australia–only community NFP with 13 residential homes; founded by SA business and church leaders to provide non-d…
Geelong · Moolap
4★Bupa Bellarine Lakes
Private residential aged-care home in Moolap, Geelong. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs: Dementi…
Brisbane · Anglicare Symes Thorpe Toowoomba sister site — Brisbane HQ at Sandgate (Symes Grove)
4★Anglicare Southern Queensland
Anglican Church Southern Queensland's social-services arm; runs 22 residential homes across QLD and was one of Australia…
Brisbane · Regis Aspley
4★Regis Aged Care
ASX-listed (ASX:REG) operator with around 65 homes nationally; Aspley is one of seven Regis facilities in metro Brisbane…
Adelaide · Helping Hand Mawson Lakes
4★Helping Hand Aged Care
Uniting Church SA founder; one of SA's largest providers of remote-Indigenous home care across the APY Lands and Far Nor…
Perth · MercyCare Place Joondalup
4★Mercy Care
Sisters of Mercy Catholic-aligned WA provider; one of the state's oldest social-services organisations and the founder o…
Sunshine Coast · Kuluin
4★Regis Kuluin
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Kuluin, Sunshine Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good).
Adelaide · Regis Marleston
4★Regis Aged Care
ASX-listed (ASX:REG) operator with around 65 homes nationally; Marleston is the largest of three Regis facilities in met…
Perth · Regis Como (formerly Lakeside)
4★Regis Aged Care
ASX-listed (ASX:REG) operator with around 65 homes nationally; Como is one of three Regis sites in metro Perth and sits …
Melbourne · Nellie Melba Retirement Village Aged Care Centre (Wheelers Hill)
4★Ryman Healthcare
NZ-headquartered (NZX:RYM) integrated retirement village + aged-care operator. Multiple Melbourne villages with continuu…
Ballarat · Ballarat East
4★Mercy Place Ballarat
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Ballarat East, Ballarat. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good).
Brisbane · Carmel by the Sea (Cleveland)
4★Star of the Sea Aged Care
Single-site Catholic-aligned operator on Brisbane's bayside; one of QLD's most consistent four-star ACQSC performers amo…
Sydney · Bolton Clarke Greenwood (Normanhurst)
4★Bolton Clarke
Australia's largest not-for-profit aged-care provider. Lineage to RSL Care + Royal District Nursing Service Australia (R…
Adelaide · Southern Cross Care Bucklands (Glen Osmond)
4★Southern Cross Care SA, NT & VIC
Knights of the Southern Cross Catholic-aligned operator; runs 14 residential homes across SA, NT and VIC including the o…
Geelong · Geelong
4★Kardinia Parkside Care Community
Private residential aged-care home in Geelong, Geelong. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs: Dement…
Sydney · Anglicare The Terraces Residential Care (Paddington)
4★Anglicare Sydney
Anglican Diocese of Sydney, established 1856. Over 20 residential homes plus retirement villages and home care across Gr…
Perth · Rosewood Leederville
4★Rosewood Care Group
Single-site community NFP in inner-Perth; Rainbow Tick accredited and one of WA's most visibly LGBTI-friendly residentia…
Perth · Como
4★Bethanie Como
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Como, Perth. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist pr…
Gold Coast · Mudgeeraba
4★Carinity Cedarbrook
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Sp…
Townsville · Idalia
4★Carinity Fairfield Grange
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Idalia, Townsville. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specia…
Geelong · Norlane
4★Baptcare Coasthaven Community
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Norlane, Geelong. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Speciali…
Sunshine Coast · Maroochydore
4★Arcare Maroochydore
Private residential aged-care home in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist prog…
Perth · Bethanie Subiaco
4★Bethanie
WA's largest not-for-profit aged-care provider, founded by the Uniting Church (formerly Methodist Homes WA); operates 12…
Melbourne · Benetas St Paul's Terrace (Frankston South)
4★Benetas
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne aged-care provider since 1948. Victoria-only footprint, around 11 residential homes plus h…
Sunshine Coast · Maroochydore
4★Regis Maroochydore
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good).
Melbourne · Estia Health Plenty Valley (South Morang)
4★Estia Health
For-profit operator with around 70 homes nationally. Publicly-traded on ASX (EHE) until taken private by Bain Capital in…
Bendigo · Flora Hill
4★mecwacare Flora Hill
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Flora Hill, Bendigo. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Special…
Sydney · Belmore Place Care Community (Lakemba)
4★Opal HealthCare
Privately-held for-profit operator with around 100 homes nationally. AMP Capital was historically a major investor.
Sunshine Coast · Coolum Beach
4★Coolum Beach Care Centre
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good)…
Sydney · St Vincent's Care Services Edgecliff
4★St Vincent's Care Services
Part of St Vincent's Health Australia, founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. Hospital-aligned aged-care provider wi…
Melbourne · Gary Smorgon House / Melbourne Hebrew Memorial Nursing Home (Caulfield)
4★Jewish Care Victoria
Australia's largest Jewish community-care organisation, lineage to 1848. Kosher catering, Hebrew-aware care, integrated …
Brisbane · Annerley
4★TriCare Annerley Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Annerley, Brisbane. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs: Deme…
Gold Coast · Merrimac
4★Bupa Merrimac
Private residential aged-care home in Merrimac, Gold Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs: De…
Gold Coast · Upper Coomera
4★Regis Magnolia
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Upper Coomera, Gold Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist prog…
Gold Coast · Southport
4★Estia Health Gold Coast
Private residential aged-care home in Southport, Gold Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good).
Canberra · Belconnen
4★IRT Kangara Waters
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Belconnen, Canberra. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Special…
Sunshine Coast · Buderim
4★Bolton Clarke Buderim Views
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Buderim, Sunshine Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Spe…
Sunshine Coast · Nambour
4★Nambour Gardens Care Community
Private residential aged-care home in Nambour, Sunshine Coast. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Specialist programs:…
Hobart · Lindisfarne
4★Southern Cross Care Fairway Rise
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Lindisfarne, Hobart. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Speci…
Townsville · Mount Louisa
4★Bolton Clarke Glendale
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Mount Louisa, Townsville. ACQSC overall rating 4 stars (Good). Sp…
Bendigo · North Bendigo
3★Bupa Bendigo
Private residential aged-care home in North Bendigo, Bendigo. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Specialist prog…
Perth · Aegis Greenfields (Mosman Park)
3★Aegis Aged Care
WA's largest private residential aged-care operator with around 30 homes statewide; family-founded by the Charatsis fami…
Hobart · New Town
3★Southern Cross Care Rosary Gardens
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in New Town, Hobart. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Sp…
Melbourne · Mercy Place Parkville
3★Mercy Health
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846. One of Victoria's largest Catholic NFP health and aged-care providers; hospital…
Hobart · Glenorchy
3★OneCare Barossa Park Lodge
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Glenorchy, Hobart. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Spe…
Brisbane · Ozcare Bowen Hills Aged Care Facility
3★Ozcare
Founded by the Catholic Diocese of Cairns; QLD-only operator with 15 residential homes and a flagship homelessness-pathw…
Sydney · Warriewood
3★Arcare Warriewood
Private residential aged-care home in Warriewood, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Specialist programs…
Sydney · HammondCare Hammondville (Bond House)
3★HammondCare
National pioneer of small-cottage dementia care. Independent Christian charity. HammondCare's Dementia Centre publishes …
Perth · Woodlands
3★Regis Woodlands
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Woodlands, Perth. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Specialist program…
Sydney · Glenhaven
3★Arcare Glenhaven
Private residential aged-care home in Glenhaven, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Specialist programs:…
Adelaide · Lutheran Homes Glynde Lodge
3★Lutheran Homes Group
Lutheran Church of Australia–SA District provider; strong German-Australian heritage with five residential homes and a l…
Brisbane · Bupa Mt Gravatt
3★Bupa Aged Care
Australian arm of UK-headquartered Bupa Group (private health insurance + healthcare); operates around 60 aged-care home…
Sydney · Hurstville
3★Regis Hurstville
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Hurstville, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Specialist progr…
Perth · Bupa South Perth
3★Bupa Aged Care
Australian arm of UK-headquartered Bupa Group; operates around 60 aged-care homes nationally including three in metro Pe…
Melbourne · Calvary Huntly Suites (Caulfield South / Calvary Kooyong precinct)
3★Calvary Aged Care
Operated by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary since 1885. Acquired Japara Healthcare in 2021, becoming one of th…
Sydney · Bupa Queens Park
3★Bupa Aged Care
Australian arm of Bupa Group (UK-headquartered private healthcare). Operates around 60 homes nationally including multip…
Sydney · Northbridge
3★Catholic Healthcare St Paul's Residential Aged Care
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Northbridge, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable).
Sydney · Mosman
3★Bupa Mosman
Private residential aged-care home in Mosman, Sydney. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Specialist programs: De…
Brisbane · Upper Mount Gravatt
3★TriCare Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable). Speciali…
Adelaide · Walkerville
3★Bolton Clarke Walkerville
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Walkerville, Adelaide. ACQSC overall rating 3 stars (Acceptable).…
Sydney · Narrabeen
RSL LifeCare ANZAC Village
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Narrabeen, Sydney. Specialist programs: Veterans.
Newcastle · Cessnock
Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community
296-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Newcastle, operated by Calvary Aged Care Limited.
Sydney · Belrose
Uniting Wesley Gardens Belrose
285-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NS…
Townsville · Annandale
The Good Shepherd Nursing Home
246-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Townsville, operated by The Good Shepherd Limited.
Sydney · Heathcote
St Vincent’s Care Services Heathcote
213-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Brisbane · Nudgee
Mercy Community Services - Emmaus
209-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Mercy Community Services SEQ Limit…
Melbourne · Melbourne
Coppin Centre
207-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Royal Freemasons Ltd.
Sydney · Castle Hill
Anglicare Brian King Gardens
204-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Anglican Community Services.
Melbourne · Officer
Cardinia Community Aged Care
198-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd.
Sydney · Lakemba
St Basil’s Lakemba
195-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by St Basil’s Homes.
Central Coast · Bateau Bay
Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay
195-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Central Coast, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Tr…
Sydney · Pendle Hill
Ashwood Residential Care Service
194-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by The Churches of Christ Property Trust.
Sydney · Turvey Park
Wagga Wagga Community Aged Care
191-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd.
Melbourne · Nunawading
AdventCare Whitehorse
182-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (Victoria) Ltd.
Sydney · Castle Hill
Anglicare The Donald Coburn Centre
180-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Anglican Community Services.
Brisbane · Carseldine
St Vincent Care Services Carseldine
179-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Brisbane · Victoria Point
Adventist Retirement Village - Victoria Pt
179-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care (S…
Perth · Menora
Acacia Living Group Menora Gardens Aged Care Facility
178-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by RSL Care RDNS Limited.
Sydney · Cabramatta
Russian Relief Association of St Sergius of Radonezh
176-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Russian Relief Association of St Sergius of Radone…
Brisbane · Mitchelton
St Vincent’s Care Services Mitchelton
176-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Canberra · Hughes
Warrigal Hughes
176-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Canberra, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Sydney · Rooty Hill
Our Lady Of Consolation Home
172-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Our Lady of Consolation Aged Care & Services Limit…
Sydney · Taren Point
Anglicare Goodhew Gardens & Bay Breeze
171-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Anglican Community Services.
Melbourne · Caulfield North
Emmy Monash Aged Care
170-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Emmy Monash Aged Care Inc.
Adelaide · Largs Bay
The Philip Kennedy Centre Residential Care
170-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated.
Adelaide · Semaphore Park
UnitingSA Wesley House Aged Care
168-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by UnitingSA Ltd.
Newcastle · East Maitland
Green Hills Residential Care Service
168-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Newcastle, operated by The Churches of Christ Property Trust.
Sydney · Goulburn
Warrigal Care Goulburn
165-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Sydney · Macquarie Park
BaptistCare Shalom Centre
164-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Melbourne · Doncaster East
Calvary Millward
163-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Calvary Aged Care Limited.
Sydney · The Village by Scalabrini (Drummoyne)
Scalabrini
Not-for-profit Catholic provider founded by the Scalabrinian Fathers to serve Italian-Australians. Italian-language and …
Melbourne · Langwarrin
Langwarrin Community Aged Care
161-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd.
Canberra · Griffith
BaptistCare Griffith
161-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Canberra, operated by BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Gold Coast · Labrador
Blue Care Labrador Aged Care Facility
161-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Gold Coast, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust…
Wollongong · Kanahooka
IRT William Beach Gardens
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Kanahooka, Wollongong. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Melbourne
Jewish Care (Vic) Inc. Residential Homes, Windsor
156-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc.
Newcastle · Waratah
Maroba Nursing Home
155-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Newcastle, operated by Maroba.
Wollongong · Wollongong
Warrigal Wollongong
155-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Wollongong, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Sydney · Elizabeth Bay
St Lukes Nursing Home
154-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by St Luke’s Care.
Brisbane · Carina
St Vincent’s Care Carina
154-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Perth · West Perth
Rosewood Care West Perth
153-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Rosewood Care Group (Inc).
Adelaide · Cowandilla
Calvary Flora McDonald Retirement Community
153-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Calvary Aged Care Limited.
Canberra · Calwell
Warrigal Care Calwell
153-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Canberra, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Newcastle · Warabrook
BaptistCare Warabrook Centre
153-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Newcastle, operated by BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Brisbane · Kangaroo Point
St Vincent’s Care Services Kangaroo Point - Marycrest
152-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Wollongong · Albion Park
Warrigal Mount Terry
151-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Wollongong, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Melbourne · Brighton East
Mayflower Brighton
150-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Mayflower Brighton.
Melbourne · Fawkner
St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Victoria
150-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Victoria.
Melbourne · Rosanna
Assisi Centre Aged Care
150-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Assisi Centre Limited.
Melbourne · Werribee
Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community
150-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Baptcare Ltd.
Melbourne · Doncaster East
Baptcare The Orchards Community
150-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Baptcare Ltd.
Brisbane · Rothwell
Blue Care Rothwell Nazarene Aged Care Facility
150-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (…
Wollongong · Albion Park Rail
Warrigal Care Albion Park Rail
149-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Wollongong, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Brisbane · Wynnum West
Blue Care Wynnum Aged Care Facility
148-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (…
Cairns · Edmonton
Infinite Care Edmonton Gardens
Private residential aged-care home in Edmonton, Cairns. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · The Basin
Martin Luther Homes
147-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Martin Luther Homes Boronia Inc.
Adelaide · North Plympton
Bucklands Residential Care
147-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated.
Newcastle · Toronto
Anglican Care Kilpatrick Court
147-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Newcastle, operated by Anglican Care.
Sydney · Marayong
Brother Alberts Home
146-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Holy Family Services.
Melbourne · Wangaratta
St John’s
146-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Respect Group Limited.
Melbourne · Ballarat
Nazareth House Ballarat
145-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Nazareth Care.
Brisbane · Chermside
Parkview
145-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Wesley Mission Queensland Limited.
Hobart · Lindisfarne
Derwent Views
145-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hobart, operated by Respect Group Limited.
Sydney · St Johns Park
Cardinal Stepinac Village
144-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Australian-Croatian Cardinal Stepina…
Sydney · North Parramatta
Courtlands Aged Care Facility
144-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by Christadelphian Homes Limited.
Brisbane · Geebung
Wheller Gardens - John Wesley Gardens
144-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Wesley Mission Queensland Limited.
Perth · Singleton
Singleton Community Aged Care
144-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd.
Adelaide · North Plympton
The Pines Lodge Residential Care
144-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Southern Cross Care (SA NT & VIC) Incorporated.
Adelaide · Grange
AnglicareSA Grange
144-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Anglicare SA Ltd.
Canberra · Stirling
Warrigal Care Stirling
144-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Canberra, operated by Warrigal Care Limited.
Cairns · Caravonica
Caravonica Waters
Private residential aged-care home in Caravonica, Cairns. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · Kellyville
BaptistCare The Gracewood Centre
143-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Melbourne · South Morang
San Carlo Homes for the Aged
142-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by San Carlo Homes for the Aged Ltd.
Melbourne · Brighton
Calvary Elanora
142-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Calvary Aged Care Limited.
Brisbane · Holland Park
Southern Cross Care Holland Park - Duhig Village
142-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd.
Sydney · Yennora
St Vincent’s Care Services Yennora
141-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sydney, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Perth · Nedlands
Regis Nedlands
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Nedlands, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Parkville
Mercy Place Parkville
140-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Melbourne, operated by Mercy Aged and Community Care Ltd…
Central Coast · Erina
Woodport Aged Care Plus Centre
140-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Central Coast, operated by The Salvation Army (NSW) Prop…
Central Coast · Erina
Woodport Aged Care Centre
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Erina, Central Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia / memory su…
Central Coast · Wyee
BaptistCare Bethshan Gardens Centre
139-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Central Coast, operated by BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Melbourne · Glen Iris
mecwacare Noel Miller Centre
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Glen Iris, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Hobart · Glenorchy
Barossa Park Lodge
136-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hobart, operated by OneCare Limited.
Sunshine Coast · Maroochydore
St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore
135-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sunshine Coast, operated by St Vincent’s Care Services Ltd.
Brisbane · Carina
Blue Care Carina Aged Care Facility
128-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Brisbane, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (…
Perth · Inglewood
Brightwater Inglewood
128-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Brightwater Care Group Limited.
Central Coast · Point Clare
BaptistCare Orana Centre
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Point Clare, Central Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia, Chap…
Perth · Ferndale
Howard Solomon Residential Care
127-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Grand Lodge of Western Australian Fre…
Launceston · Norwood
Peacehaven
126-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Launceston, operated by Respect Group Limited.
Cairns · White Rock
Bupa Mount Sheridan
Private residential aged-care home in White Rock, Cairns. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Perth · Middle Swan
Middle Swan Residential Care
124-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Grand Lodge of Western Australian Fre…
Perth · Bentley
SwanCare Ningana
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Bentley, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Hobart · Hobart
St Ann’s
123-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hobart, operated by Respect Group Limited.
Canberra · Gordon
Uniting Amala Gordon ACT
122-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Canberra, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (…
Perth · Leederville
Rosewood Care Leederville
121-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Rosewood Care Group (Inc).
Adelaide · Elizabeth East
AnglicareSA Elizabeth East
121-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Anglicare SA Ltd.
Gold Coast · Hope Island
Lions Haven For The Aged
121-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Gold Coast, operated by Lions Haven for the Aged Limited…
Perth · Salter Point
Salter Point Aged Care Facility
120-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by Retirees WA (Inc).
Adelaide · Brompton
Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged
120-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc.
Adelaide · Seaton
The House of Saint Hilarion
120-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Adelaide, operated by The Society of St Hilarion Inc.
Geelong · Grovedale
Luson The Vue
120-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Geelong, operated by Luson Aged Care Pty Ltd.
Melbourne · Caulfield
Jewish Care Gary Smorgon House
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Caulfield, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia, CALD.
Hobart · South Hobart
Rivulet
119-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Hobart, operated by Southern Cross Care (Tas) Inc.
Brisbane · Eight Mile Plains
Arcare Eight Mile Plains
Private residential aged-care home in Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Gold Coast · Ashmore
De Paul Villa Aged Care
115-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Gold Coast, operated by Ozcare.
Sunshine Coast · Caloundra
Blue Care Caloundra Aged Care Facility
114-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sunshine Coast, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property T…
Toowoomba · Toowoomba
Blue Care Toowoomba Residential Aged Care Facility
114-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Toowoomba, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust …
Perth · Salter Point
Baptistcare Gracewood
110-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Perth, operated by BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Geelong · Grovedale
Calvary Balmoral Grove
110-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Geelong, operated by Calvary Aged Care Limited.
Sunshine Coast · Little Mountain
Southern Cross Care Facility Caloundra
103-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sunshine Coast, operated by Southern Cross Care (QLD) Ltd.
Sunshine Coast · Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach Aged Care
102-bed faith-based residential aged-care home in Sunshine Coast, operated by The Uniting Church in Australia Property T…
Geelong · Lara
Costa House
101-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Geelong, operated by Respect Group Limited.
Hobart · Glenorchy
Glenview Community Services Inc.
100-bed charitable not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hobart, operated by Glenview Community Services Inc.
Adelaide · Kingswood
Regis Kingswood
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Kingswood, Adelaide. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Wollongong · Tarrawanna
IRT Tarrawanna
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Tarrawanna, Wollongong. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Newcastle · Cardiff
HammondCare Cardiff
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Cardiff, Newcastle. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Wollongong · Unanderra
Catholic Healthcare Villa Maria Centre
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Unanderra, Wollongong. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Bendigo · Kennington
Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven Community
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Kennington, Bendigo. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Cairns · Kewarra Beach
Kewarra Beach Aged Care
Private residential aged-care home in Kewarra Beach, Cairns. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Wollongong · Horsley
HammondCare Horsley
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Horsley, Wollongong. Specialist programs: Dementia, Younger ons…
Ballarat · Canadian
mecwacare Wahroonga
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Canadian, Ballarat. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Townsville · Burdell
Arcare North Shore
Private residential aged-care home in Burdell, Townsville. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Geelong · Grovedale
Belmont Grange
Private residential aged-care home in Grovedale, Geelong. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Hobart · Warrane
Regis Tasmania - Eastern Shore
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Warrane, Hobart. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Perth · Wilson
Catholic Homes Castledare
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Wilson, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Toowoomba · East Toowoomba
TriCare Toowoomba Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in East Toowoomba, Toowoomba. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Townsville · Kirwan
Parklands Residential Aged Care
Government-run residential aged-care home in Kirwan, Townsville. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · Macquarie Park
BaptistCare Cooinda Court
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Macquarie Park, Sydney.
Canberra · Narrabundah
Mountain View Aged Care Centre
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Narrabundah, Canberra. Specialist programs: Dementia, Palliativ…
Melbourne · Camberwell
Benetas Broughton Hall
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Camberwell, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Hobart · Sandy Bay
Uniting AgeWell Queenborough Rise Community
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Bendigo · Golden Square
Golden Oaks Nursing Home
Government-run residential aged-care home in Golden Square, Bendigo.
Melbourne · Sandringham
Regis Sandringham
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Sandringham, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Newcastle · Merewether
Anglican Care Scenic Lodge
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Merewether, Newcastle. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Toowoomba · Mount Lofty
Mt Lofty Heights Residential Aged Care
Government-run residential aged-care home in Mount Lofty, Toowoomba. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · Hornsby
Regis Hornsby
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Hornsby, Sydney.
Sydney · Willoughby
Bupa Willoughby
Private residential aged-care home in Willoughby, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · St Ives
Bupa St Ives
Private residential aged-care home in St Ives, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · Ashfield
Bupa Ashfield
Private residential aged-care home in Ashfield, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · North Rocks
Bupa North Rocks
Private residential aged-care home in North Rocks, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · Randwick
Montefiore Randwick
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Randwick, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia, CALD.
Sydney · Hunters Hill
St Anne's Aged Care Hunters Hill
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hunters Hill, Sydney.
Sydney · Wahroonga
HammondCare Wahroonga
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Wahroonga, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sydney · Blacktown
Opal Blacktown Terrace Care Community
Private residential aged-care home in Blacktown, Sydney. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Brighton
Regis Brighton
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Brighton, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Camberwell
Regis Camberwell
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Camberwell, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Ringwood
Regis Ringwood
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Ringwood, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Frankston
Regis Frankston
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Frankston, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Donvale
Bolton Clarke Greenview
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Donvale, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Brighton East
Bolton Clarke Princeton View
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Brighton East, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Lower Templestowe
Bolton Clarke Templestowe Manor
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Lower Templestowe, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · South Morang
Estia Health South Morang
Private residential aged-care home in South Morang, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Melbourne · Plenty
Estia Health Plenty
Private residential aged-care home in Plenty, Melbourne. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Holland Park West
Regis Holland Park
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Holland Park West, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Ashgrove
TriCare Ashgrove Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Ashgrove, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Jindalee
TriCare Jindalee Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Jindalee, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Parkinson
Bolton Clarke Carrington
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Parkinson, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Taigum
Anglicare Symes Grove Residential Aged Care Home
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Taigum, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Geebung
Wesley Mission Queensland John Wesley Gardens
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Geebung, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Chermside
Wesley Mission Queensland Cooper House
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Chermside, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Coorparoo
Estia Health Coorparoo
Private residential aged-care home in Coorparoo, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Brisbane · Carindale
Estia Health Carindale
Private residential aged-care home in Carindale, Brisbane. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Perth · Innaloo
Bethanie Geneff
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Innaloo, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Perth · Gwelup
Bethanie Gwelup
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Gwelup, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Perth · Menora
Juniper Elimatta
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Menora, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Perth · East Perth
Catholic Homes Archbishop Goody
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in East Perth, Perth. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Adelaide · Davoren Park
Regis Playford
Asx-listed residential aged-care home in Davoren Park, Adelaide. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Adelaide · Parkside
Estia Health Parkside
Private residential aged-care home in Parkside, Adelaide. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Gold Coast · Mermaid Beach
TriCare Mermaid Beach Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Gold Coast · Runaway Bay
TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Gold Coast · Biggera Waters
TriCare Labrador Aged Care Residence
Private residential aged-care home in Biggera Waters, Gold Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Newcastle · Mount Hutton
Opal Tingira Hills Care Community
Private residential aged-care home in Mount Hutton, Newcastle. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Canberra · Ainslie
Goodwin House Ainslie
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Ainslie, Canberra. Specialist programs: Palliative.
Canberra · Red Hill
BaptistCare Carey Gardens
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Red Hill, Canberra. Specialist programs: Dementia, Palliative.
Canberra · Bruce
Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Bruce, Canberra. Specialist programs: Dementia, Palliative.
Wollongong · Port Kembla
IRT Five Islands
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Port Kembla, Wollongong. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Geelong · Hamlyn Heights
mecwacare Elstoft House
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Sunshine Coast · Dicky Beach
Caloundra Place Care Community
Private residential aged-care home in Dicky Beach, Sunshine Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Central Coast · Bateau Bay
Bupa Bateau Bay
Private residential aged-care home in Bateau Bay, Central Coast. Specialist programs: Dementia, Secure dementia support …
Cairns · Westcourt
Bolton Clarke Farnorha
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Westcourt, Cairns. Specialist programs: Dementia, Veterans.
Townsville · Rowes Bay
Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay
Community not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Rowes Bay, Townsville.
Toowoomba · Centenary Heights
BlueCare Toowoomba Aged Care Facility
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Centenary Heights, Toowoomba. Specialist programs: Dementia.
Toowoomba · Toowoomba
St Vincent's Care Toowoomba
Faith-based not-for-profit residential aged-care home in Toowoomba, Toowoomba. Specialist programs: Dementia.
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Common questions
Palliative care — common questions
Can my parent die in their aged-care home, not in hospital?
Yes — if the home has palliative capability and your advance care directive specifies preference for in-place end-of-life care. Most residential aged care homes can provide this with appropriate planning, but quality varies. Confirm at tour: 24/7 registered-nurse coverage, established palliative care team contacts, ability to provide subcutaneous medications + syringe drivers if needed.
What's an advance care directive + when should I make one?
A legal document specifying your wishes for medical treatment when you cannot speak for yourself, including end-of-life decisions. Should be made BEFORE entering aged care (or in the first weeks of admission), not deferred until cognitive decline makes informed decision-making impossible. Each state has its own form (Statutory Health Directive in WA, ACD in VIC, etc). Free legal advice via Older Persons Advocacy Network. See our <a href="/guides/advance-care-directive-australia-2026/" class="text-[var(--vbrand)] underline">ACD guide</a>.
Will palliative care cost extra?
No. Palliative care within residential aged care is funded via the resident's standard AN-ACC classification — there is no additional fee. The basic daily fee, means-tested care fee and accommodation costs continue as normal. Some specialist palliative consultations (palliative care physician home visits) may have Medicare item costs but these are usually bulk-billed for aged-care residents.
How do I know if a home will provide good end-of-life care?
Ask directly at tour: "If [my parent / I] needed palliative care here, who manages that? Can you cite a recent example?" A confident answer with named processes (specialist contact, family room availability, syringe driver capability) is reassuring. Vague or hospital-referral responses are a flag. Also check the home's last ACQSC accreditation report for any palliative-care-related notes.