Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT: Retirement Villages, Aged Care, Costs & Locations
Last updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is a not-for-profit aged care provider offering retirement villages, residential aged care and home care services across NSW and the ACT. We will explain Southern Cross Care locations, care options, village living, costs and key considerations, helping you compare Southern Cross Care communities on villages.com.au.
About Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider that has cared for older people for more than 50 years.
The organisation delivers personalised care and support across retirement villages, home care services and residential care homes.
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT supports older people to live with purpose and dignity across its network of communities and services.
For villages.com.au visitors, it is important to distinguish between Southern Cross Care residential aged care homes and Southern Cross Care retirement village listings.
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT Locations
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT listings on villages.com.au are concentrated across New South Wales and the ACT.
Region | Example Locations | Living Options |
Sydney and surrounds | Parramatta, Marsfield, Merrylands, Plumpton, South Coogee, Daceyville, North Turramurra, Maroubra, Sutherland, Caringbah, Marrickville, Penrith | Residential aged care, retirement villages and home care access |
Regional NSW | Bateau Bay, Caves Beach, Tweed Heads South, Banora Point, Casino, Grafton, Corowa, Albury, Cootamundra, Parkes, Young, Temora, Moama | Residential aged care and retirement village options |
ACT / Canberra | Residential aged care and retirement villages |
Availability, bed numbers, dwelling numbers and prices vary by listing, so it’s a good idea to check the individual villages.com.au page before enquiring.
Living and Care Options at Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT offers a mix of retirement village accommodation, residential aged care and home care services.
Option | Best For | Notes |
Retirement village units and apartments | Independent seniors wanting low-maintenance village living | Available in selected NSW and ACT communities |
Residential aged care | People who need 24-hour care and support | Many villages.com.au listings are aged care facilities |
Home care | Older people who need support while living at home | Southern Cross Care provides flexible support to help people remain independent |
Respite or personal care services | People needing short-term help or daily care support | Availability depends on assessment, location and current service capacity |
Residential aged care and home care access depends on assessment, eligibility, location and availability, and should be confirmed directly with the provider.
What Does It Cost to Live in a Southern Cross Care Community?
Costs depend on whether you are comparing a retirement village, residential aged care home or home care service.
Retirement village listings may show entry prices for independent living units, villas, apartments or houses, while aged care costs depend on accommodation type, government assessment and personal circumstances.
Cost Type | What It Covers | What to Check |
Retirement village entry price | The listed price or payment to move into a village home | Current listing price, home type and contract model |
Ongoing village fees | Village services, maintenance and shared facilities | Amount, inclusions and review process |
Aged care accommodation and daily fees | Residential aged care accommodation and care fees | RAD/DAP options, basic daily fee, means-tested fees and Services Australia assessment |
Home care costs | In-home support services | Package level, inclusions, provider fees and client contribution |
Before committing, seek independent legal and financial advice and confirm all fees with Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT and the relevant listing.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT communities are designed to support safety, care, independence and connection.
Villages.com.au aged care listings commonly mention visiting medical services, onsite nursing, 24-hour onsite staff, personal care, occupational therapy, podiatry, physiotherapy, resident committees and medical alerts.
Retirement village listings may also include hairdressers, village buses, cafes, beauty salons, high-speed broadband and walkable access to shops or transport.
Residential aged care across NSW and ACT
Selected retirement villages and independent living units
Home care services for support at home
Medical, nursing and allied health services in many aged care listings
Medical alert systems and resident committees in many retirement villages
Village buses, hairdressers or cafes in selected communities
Amenities and services vary by location, so you should compare individual listings rather than assuming every community has the same features.
Pros and Cons of Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT
Pros | Considerations |
Established not-for-profit aged care provider | Footprint is focused on NSW and ACT |
Retirement villages, residential aged care and home care services | Check to be sure the type of property it is, if it is a retirement village or an aged care home |
Many NSW and ACT locations listed on villages.com.au | Availability and prices vary by listing |
Care pathways and allied health services in many aged care homes | Aged care access depends on assessment and availability |
Some retirement villages are near shops or transport | Village amenities differ significantly by location |
Is Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT Right for You?
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT may be suitable if you:
Want a retirement village or aged care home in NSW or the ACT
Prefer a not-for-profit aged care provider
Are comparing home care, retirement living and residential care pathways
Need aged care services with nursing or allied health support
Want selected retirement villages close to shops, transport or local services
Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT may be less suitable if you:
Want retirement living outside NSW or the ACT
Want a purely private resort-style retirement village operator
Need guaranteed aged care placement immediately
Do not want to compare aged care assessments, funding and fees
How to Enquire or Book a Tour
To compare Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT communities, browse the operator listings on villages.com.au and open the aged care home or retirement village page that matches your preferred location.
Check whether the listing is residential aged care or retirement living, then review current availability, price or fee information, dwelling or bed numbers, care services, amenities and enquiry options. You can also contact Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT directly to ask about tours, assessments, home care and current vacancies.
