Our care team is what makes the difference
Our key Health care people
We pride ourselves on providing the best clinical care for Sydney's residents
About Homewood Care
Family-owned for over 50 years, with a proud and rich history of caring for the elderly.
Being a family-owned company, it’s in our DNA to build strong connections and treat everyone like family. We combine down-to-earth friendliness and warmth with exemplary residential aged care in two beautifully appointed homes (located on one site).
We aim to create the sense of easy-going comfort and security you’d find in a family home. We encourage strong family ties. Our friendly and professional team creates a family bond with all residents in our care.
We strive to provide the best care, food and lifestyle activities to ensure our residents are happy, safe and comfortable.
We offer family hospitality and warmth and show respect and consideration for who you are. We acknowledge and celebrate different backgrounds and cultures.
We value our team (link to Our People page), which works like a close-knit family to support each other to deliver their best.
Our individualised approach to care, catering and lifestyle is delivered in warm, open and family-oriented home. We are a fully accredited, COVID-free aged care service offering high care, delicious chef-prepared food cooked freshly onsite and enjoyable lifestyle programs 7 days a week.
Now, their son and nephew, Tom Pembroke, is the third generation of the family to be involved in the family business. He works onsite to welcome new residents, families, visitors and staff to Homewood, and assist with enquiries about the home.
Tom was recently inducted into the long-distance swimming Hall of Fame, being the youngest person to have ever completed the 7 Channel Swim- a wonderful achievement that reflects the spirit and passion of the Pembroke family.
We are proud to say at Homewood Care, we’re family!
Our team consists of highly skilled aged care operators
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Bronwyn Heard
Interim CEO
Bronwyn has a lifetime commitment to consumer choice in health and aged care services, and, as a Senior Management developer has introduced and led Hospital in the Home Services (Northern Sydney Health), Compacks, Health at Home initiatives, and Consumer Directed Care. With over 30 years’ experience, Bronwyn has held a range of Director, Regional Manager and General Manager roles in community health, NSW Health Department, and the aged care sector, and held Board member and chairperson roles in the community care sector.
Life for Bronwyn includes a passion for food and enjoying exploring food with other “foodies”, travelling and enjoying life with friends.
Most important is building memories with children and grandchildren.
General Nurse Midwife
Graduate Diploma Community Nursing – Charles Sturt College of Advanced Education
Bachelor Heath Service Administration – Charles Sturt University
Care Manager
Sushma Ghimire
Sushma Ghimire (Senior Care Manager)
With over 24 years of nursing experience and more than 15 years in aged care, Sushma Ghimire brings a wealth of clinical expertise, strong leadership, and heartfelt compassion to her role as Senior Care Manager at Homewood. Originally from Nepal—the land of Mount Everest—Sushma speaks English, Nepali, Hindi, and several regional Nepalese languages, making her an effective and empathetic communicator across cultures and communities.
Since joining Homewood in 2021, Sushma has played a vital role in guiding the team through some of its most challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Her leadership has helped strengthen Homewood’s clinical standards, contributing to its reputation as a highly proficient and sought-after aged care facility—both for residents, who often join a waitlist, and for nurses, who are eager to be part of the Homewood team.
Sushma was previously nominated as an Emerging Leader in Aged Care and is widely respected for her calm presence, clinical acumen, and deep commitment to resident wellbeing. She is passionate about caring for people and giving back to the community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and her little dog.
Proprietor & Director
Andrew Pembroke
Dr Andrew Pembroke
Specialist Anaesthetist | Aged Care Executive | Co-owner & Board Member – Homewood Care
Dr Andrew Pembroke has been a cornerstone of Homewood Care since 1981, when the sudden passing of his father—who co-founded the facility with Roger Anthony. Alongside his brothers Damien and Johnathan, Andrew became a co-owner of Homewood, where he continues to serve as a board member, helping guide the organisation’s strategic and clinical direction.
While maintaining a full-time medical career, Andrew has played a significant role in shaping Homewood’s long-term vision. He and his young family lived onsite during the early years, and his involvement has spanned major development projects including the creation of Homewood Gardens and the $12 million redevelopment of the original Homewood facility.
A practicing doctor for nearly 40 years, Andrew earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of New South Wales in 1986 and completed his Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) in 1995. He currently works as a Specialist Anaesthetist at The Mater, Hunters Hill, and Hurstville Private Hospitals, having also served over two decades in the public system, including at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
“Homewood is a place where our older generation can truly enjoy their life - feeling respected, connected and at home, every single day. I want our elderly to eat well, drink, laugh, and live. My vision is for Homewood to feel more like Club Med than a traditional aged care facility—changing the stigma of aged care and redefining what ageing can look like.”
— Dr Andrew Pembroke
Education
• MBBS, University of New South Wales (1986)
• FANZCA, Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (1995)
Professional Memberships
• Australian Medical Association (AMA)
• Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA)
• Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), with ongoing participation in their Professional Standards and Continuing Medical Education program
Proprietor & Director
Damien Pembroke
Damien Pembroke (Proprietor & Director)
(refer https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-pembroke-3995aa16/)
Profile
- Age Care Operations, Management & Project Development.
- Lawyer specialising in Commercial Law (including M&A's, Product Licensing and Corporate Regulation).
Age Care Experience
- Board member and co-owner with over 38 years industry experience.
- Has direct input in the operations and development of the age care facilities.
- Residential age care development including the design and construction of greenfield Homewood Gardens and $12 million redevelopment of Homewood facility.
- Previously held role of Managing Director.
- Commercial Lawyer for over 28 years, Damien brings a wealth of commercial, legal and regulatory experience through his experience as a managing director, director, non-executive directorships and appointments as company secretary and corporate counsel for numerous national and multinational companies.
- Member of the Board and Advisory Committee.
Education
- Diploma in Law, University of Sydney
- Intellectual Property & Commercial Law Extension Degree Studies, University of Technology
- Admitted as Solicitor of Supreme Court of NSW 1993
- Admitted as Solicitor of Supreme Court of England & Wales 1994
- Current NSW Practising Certificate
Organisational Memberships
- The Law Society of NSW
Social Memberships
- Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club
- Royal Automobile Club of Australia
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North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club
Vision
We're Family. We deliver with
CARE -
Compassion, Accountability,
Respect and
Excellence
Mission
We are committed to
optimise delivery of care services to our residents, representatives and staff. We support dignity and choice to facilitate a fulfilling quality of life.
Values
Caring
Empathy
Generosity
Joy
Loving
Understanding
Effective stewardship
Expectation - full compliance with Aged Care Standards
Holistic Care - physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural
Integrity
Knowledge and understanding
Morals, values and ethics
Responsibility
Dignity
Due regard for other's feelings, wishes, choices, rights
Empathy
Kindness
Commitment to quality
Continuous improvement journey
Growing
Holding to a standard
Learning
Quality
Striving
Registered Nursing Staff
Qualified registered nurses are available to supervise and monitor our resident’s care and health needs. The registered nurse monitors medication and liaises with doctors to ensure our bespoke care.
Care Staff
A qualified carer is assigned to attend to the personal needs of each resident, giving the appropriate level of assistance required.
Activity Care Staff
A program is developed each week to provide activities which are designed to stimulate the mind, keep residents fit and assist then in meeting new friends. They can join the activities as they wish or alternatively, can be provided with material to enjoy at their own pace.
Kitchen Staff
Our experienced Chef and Kitchen hands provide delicious meals and snacks for the residents to enjoy that meet bespoke nutritional requirements.
