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Yes. Homewood and Homewood Gardens are both fully accredited. Homewood is also a registered NDIS Provider.

Use the My Aged Care calculator for an idea of the fees you may have to pay if you move into aged care. Please refer to our Fees.

We offer high care aged care, complex care, palliative care, dementia care and respite.

Homewood Care offers respite subject to bed availability. Please contact us for any respite enquiries.

You have a choice of making a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), Daily Accommodation Deposit (DAP), a mixture of both, or, you may qualify to be fully supported by the Federal Government. Please refer to our Fees.

Yes, we offer 24/7 nursing care with skilled and qualified staff who deliver respectful individualised care which upholds the resident’s dignity. We have a Registered Nurse on every shift, and a Director Of Nursing and Care Manager to provide senior nursing leadership. Physiotherapy is available 5 days a week and we have daily Leisure and Lifestyle programs.

Yes, we’d love to show you around to look at the rooms, meet our staff and answer your questions. You can book a tour online or contact Reception on 02 9503 1800.

Yes, Homewood is happy to accommodate couples, whether you are partners, siblings or friends. 

Yes, we have several staff who speak a second language including those commonly spoken in the Bexley local community. Interpreter services are also available.

Visiting hours are very flexible, we try to accommodate resident, family and visitor needs wherever possible. Visiting hours are generally from 9am to 8pm. However, these can be extended, depending on residents’ and families’ circumstances. If visiting outside normal hours, please keep noise to a minimum.

During COVID restrictions, all visitations must be pre-booked with Receptions. Visiting hours may change and restrictions may also apply. Visit our Covid-19 page for the latest information. We also encourage phone calls, Facetime, Skype, Zoom, Heart To Heart window visits and other mediums to keep in contact with your loved ones.

Yes, you can leave for outings with family or friends any day. Please advise us in advance to ensure your loved one is ready for the outing.  Up to 52 overnight stays per calendar year are permitted. COVID restrictions apply to all outings at this current time.

es, you can ask your current doctor if they will see you at Homewood Care (please discuss with our Director of Nursing), or you can choose from a list of GPs who currently attend our homes.

Our Leisure & Lifestyle team, which includes a Diversional Therapist, arranges an activity program which is regularly updated. They come up with new activities to try, and some of our regular favourites include dancing, movies in the cinema, pet therapy and of course, favourites like gardening, arts and crafts, reminiscence and bingo. External entertainers provide additional fun. Our residents help recommend or co-design the programs to enjoy.

Yes, all meals are freshly cooked in our kitchen 7 days-a-week by qualified Chefs. Our full time Chef has been trained by the renowned Maggie Beer. Our seasonal menu is developed in consultation with a dietitian and with resident input to ensure the highest nutritional standards and taste. Homewood takes pride in meeting diverse cultural and religious dietary requirements. 

Yes, our chefs are experienced at catering for special dietary requests.

Yes, Homewood provides religious services to meet specific and non-denominational spiritual and religious needs. We celebrate a wide range of religious and cultural events with our residents throughout the year. 

Yes, our Head Chef and catering team are happy to cater for celebrations including birthdays and milestone events, with picnics, special luncheons and dinners. 

Yes, all residents are assessed by a qualified physiotherapist and an Individual Care Plan is developed. The plan is managed by a physiotherapy aide and the care staff, and is evaluated every three months or as needed.

Yes, telephones can be arranged via our Administration staff. Phone call costs are added to your monthly account.

Each room is set up with a TV with the ability to connect to Foxtel, which you will need to arrange at your additional cost. 

Homewood provides a Pet Therapy program (dogs) through PAWS. Pets are welcomed to visit residents if the visitors meet our risk assessment and there are no COVID restrictions.