How many aged care homes are in Penrith?

There are 6 residential aged care homes in Penrith, New South Wales listed in the Department of Health Star Ratings (February 2026 release).

What is the highest rated aged care home in Penrith?

Mountainview Nursing Home (operated by Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd) holds the highest overall Star Rating at 4★. Compliance 4, residents' experience 3, staffing 3, quality measures 5.

What is the average Star Rating in Penrith?

The average overall Star Rating across Penrith is 3.8★ (+0.7 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does aged care cost in Penrith?

Costs are set by the Department of Health and Disability and depend on your income, assets, and the room you choose. Most fees are capped nationally. Use the My Aged Care fee estimator at myagedcare.gov.au for an individual estimate.

How do I apply for an aged care home in Penrith?

You need an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment to be eligible for permanent residential care. Apply through My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or myagedcare.gov.au, then contact the home directly to discuss availability.

Aged care homes in Penrith, NSW

Compare 6 residential aged care homes in Penrith, part of the Nepean planning region. Average overall Star Rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are from the official February 2026 Department of Health Star Ratings release.

Located within the Nepean Aged Care Planning Region, Penrith offers a range of residential options for seniors with six aged care homes currently servicing the local community. These facilities hold an average government Star Rating of 3.8 out of 5, providing a baseline for quality assessment. Mountainview Nursing Home, operated by Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd, is the highest-rated facility in the suburb, currently maintaining a 4-star rating for care recipients.

Compare top 3 in Penrith Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

3.8★

+0.7 vs national

Avg staffing

3.2★

Avg experience

3.3★

Rating distribution

avg 3.8★ · 6 homes

5★

0 (0%)

4★

5 (83%)

3★

1 (17%)

2★

0 (0%)

1★

0 (0%)

Provider mix in Penrith

6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd1 home
Anglican Community Services1 home
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited1 home
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW)1 home
RSL LifeCare Limited1 home
The Royce Aged Care Pty Ltd1 home

What to look for in Penrith

All homes in Penrith score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
1 of 6 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Mountainview Nursing Home at 4★.
1 of 6 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated aged care homes in Penrith

1
Mountainview Nursing Home
Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd · Medium
4.0
2
Anglicare Lemongrove Gardens
Anglican Community Services · Small
4.0
3
Uniting Edinglassie Lodge Penrith
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium
4.0
4
Governor Phillip Manor
RSL LifeCare Limited · Medium
4.0
5
The Royce Manor
The Royce Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large
4.0
6
Southern Cross Care Thornton Park
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Medium
3.0

All homes in Penrith


Mountainview Nursing Home Mountainview Nursing Home Pty Ltd · Medium · For profit	4.0	4	3	3	5
Anglicare Lemongrove Gardens Anglican Community Services · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	3	5
Uniting Edinglassie Lodge Penrith The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	5	3	3	4
Governor Phillip Manor RSL LifeCare Limited · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	5	4	4	3
The Royce Manor The Royce Aged Care Pty Ltd · Large · For profit	4.0	4	3	3	5
Southern Cross Care Thornton Park Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Limited · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	4	3	3	3