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About the home
As Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider, Bolton Clarke is shaping the future of positive ageing. Our homes are welcoming and safe communities where lifestyle, social connection and individual interests are celebrated, and quality care comes from the heart. Nestled in a quiet street in Sydney’s South West, our Bass Hill home provides high-quality aged care in a friendly residential environment.Our home provides the peace-of-mind of having a Registered Nurse on duty 24/7. Working together with you and your family, we provide personalised care that responds as needs change, including highly specialised care and dementia support, with wellness programs created around your preferences. Bass Hill has spacious rooms filled with natural sunlight and a variety of social areas where residents can relax with friends and family.
Residents and families
What residents and families say
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Bolton Clarke Bass Hill in the 2026 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Do staff treat you with respect?Always 54% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%85 in 100
Do you feel safe here?Always 62% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%93 in 100
Is this place well run?Always 77% · Most of the time 23% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Do you get the care you need?Always 69% · Most of the time 23% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do staff know what they are doing?Always 54% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%85 in 100
Are you encouraged to do as much as possible for yourself?Always 54% · Most of the time 38% · Some of the time 0% · Never 8%92 in 100
Do staff explain things to you?Always 46% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 23% · Never 0%77 in 100
Do you like the food here?Always 54% · Most of the time 31% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%85 in 100
Do staff follow up when you raise things with them?Always 54% · Most of the time 46% · Some of the time 0% · Never 0%100 in 100
Are staff kind and caring?Always 69% · Most of the time 23% · Some of the time 8% · Never 0%92 in 100
Do you have a say in your daily activities?Always 38% · Most of the time 46% · Some of the time 15% · Never 0%84 in 100
How likely are you to recommend this residential aged care home to someone?84 in 100
Reviews from families and visitors4.4★from 17 reviewsRead the reviews
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
Most praise was about
Food and catering
Clinical care
Physical environment (including cleaning)
Most complaints were about
Communication and consultation
Food and catering
Choice and dignity (including lifestyle and activities)
The main improvements made were in
Communication and consultation
Food and catering
Choice and dignity (including lifestyle and activities)
Quality
How the home is rated
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
4out of 5Good
Overall rating, published May 2026
Over time
The 4 parts of the rating
Residents’ experience
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2026 survey
4 out of 5Good
Compliance
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated December 2025
5 out of 5Excellent
Staffing
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
4 out of 5Good
Quality measures
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
4 out of 5Good
What the stars mean
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Care and daily life
Permanent care
Respite care
Dementia and memory support
Food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $12 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
This home$12Average home$16
Facilities
Leisure facilities
Activities room
Lounge areas
Lifestyle activities
Desk
Dining rooms
Laundry service
Library
Chef prepared meals
On site kitchen
Shared bathroom
In the rooms: Overbed table, Built in wardrobe, Bedside table, Cooling and heating, Furnished room
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Visit
Visit Bolton Clarke Bass Hill
Address 119 Robertson Road, Bass Hill NSW 2197
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Bolton Clarke Bass Hill to arrange a time.
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Residents with a pressure injuryPressure injuries0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with a restrictive practiceRestrictive practices19 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with unplanned weight lossUnplanned weight loss6 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents who had a fallFalls and major injury14 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents who had a fall with a major injuryFalls and major injury0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents taking 9 or more medicinesMedicines27 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents given an antipsychotic medicineMedicines33 in 100More than the national figure
What each result meansShow
Pressure injuriesDamage to the skin and the tissue under it, caused by pressure or rubbing, often over bony areas like hips and heels.
Restrictive practicesAny action that limits a person’s rights or freedom of movement. It should only ever be a last resort. This measure doesn’t count medicines.
Unplanned weight lossLosing weight without trying, which can lead to other health problems.
Falls and major injuryA major injury means a broken bone, a dislocated joint or a serious head injury.
MedicinesTaking 9 or more medicines at once, and antipsychotic medicines. Antipsychotics given for a diagnosed psychosis aren’t counted.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Staff and care time
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
All care, from nurses and care workers249 minutes · target 235
14 minutes above its target
Care from registered nurses49 minutes · target 46
3 minutes above its target
That’s 4 hours 9 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
A registered nurse on site, day and night
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bolton Clarke Bass Hill reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Jul: on site 24/7
Aug: on site 24/7
Sep: on site 24/7
Oct: on site 24/7
Nov: on site 24/7
Dec: on site 24/7
Jan: on site 24/7
Feb: on site 24/7
Mar: on site 24/7
Apr: on site 24/7
May: on site 24/7
Jun: on site 24/7
Next steps
Moving into an aged care home, step by step
It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.
1Get an aged care assessmentIt decides whether you can move into an aged care home, and it’s free. You must be 65 or older (50 or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or people who are homeless or at risk of it).Apply online (opens in a new tab), or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
2Have a means assessmentServices Australia looks at your income and assets to work out what you’ll pay. Your money doesn’t affect whether you can move in.Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
3Visit and compare homesAsk to see the room types and the shared spaces.
4Apply to the homes you likeEach home has its own application. Ask when a room might be free.
5Agree your costs in writingBefore you move in, the home sets out your room price and fees in an agreement for you to sign. Take your time, and ask someone you trust to read it with you.
Free help from the government Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Just wanted to thank all the of staff for taking great care of my dad Ian Mclean while he was there in your care.The love ,care & support from the staff at Bolton Clark was the best for our dad & our family.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts A big thank you to Shler & Zahra (My dads favourite nurses) The Mclean Family ♥️
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Patty L.
13 September 2025
Great place that offers genuine care, attention and patience from staff on all levels. My mum had to go into care due to terminal illness and the staff have provided her with a safe haven away from home. They give her affection, make her feel seen by using her name, and some have gone out of their way to make her feel comfortable. Amazing service from those at front desk, to the carers, and nurses team. So happy to have found this place and highly recommend to anyone needing a caring environment for their loved one. Lots of activities are planned, food is great and venue always clean.
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Sian M.
29 October 2024
Absolutely amazing place to have a loved one looked after in every aspect of their daily lives. The food is absolutely delicious and freshly cooked by a chef daily on site. They take them out and about to all different places and cater to each resident individually as everyone is different and has different wants, needs and capabilities. Highly recommend as all the staff go above and beyond for all residents and their families. They have made us all feel like we are part of one big beautiful family. We had been to a few homes before this one and they are awful experiences so when we finally found this gem we absolutely wanted to make this part of our loved ones lifestyle.
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Madhu S.
26 July 2024
Rated 5 out of 5.
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Kali H.
26 July 2023
Rated 4 out of 5.
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Emely S.
26 July 2023
Rated 5 out of 5.
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Jean M.
26 July 2023
Rated 4 out of 5.
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Ozy H.
26 July 2021
Rated 5 out of 5.
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Sara I.
26 July 2021
Rated 5 out of 5.
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Christine B.
29 May 2021
My Dad always said he would not go to an aged care facility and he has always had a strong will, even sometimes to the point of being obstinate. He had even shared his strategies with family of how he would avoid such a situation. So after his ACAT assessment he was approved for level 3 homecare which was hopefully how we thought we were going to manage his condition (Alzheimer’s) and hopefully comply/support his wishes. However, due to several issues and his very quickly declining condition immediate action was needed to get him into an aged facility. I felt ashamed that I did not have to time to shop around and find the best possible facility for him as I jumped at the first offer. Well nine days later after being admitted to Bass Hill Aged Care, can I say that I believe there was divine invention – all my prayers along with buckets of tears have been answered. My Dad is happy! He looks at least three (3) years younger. He is not a social person and he loves to read and enjoys his own privacy; he loves his room and he especially appreciates the caring and competent staff. His only complaint is that “they try to feed me too much”, but he does love the quality of the food and enjoys the menu. So number one, my Dad is happy! I am exceptionally happy because my Dad is happy and I am incredibly impressed with the quality of care he is receiving; I not only witness the exceptional care but they treat him so respectfully, preserving his dignity at all times, which Dad reiterates to me every time I see him. Staff, also welcome and treat me especially well. Number two, over the years I have visited many friends and family in aged care, I am also a registered health practitioner, academic and researcher who over the years have treated/worked in several health care facilities; I need to acknowledge and congratulate the Bass Hill Aged Care facility on the cleanliness of their premises, the professional care and services they provide and the governance in which the facility is managed. Thank you for the standard of care that you are providing my Dad, you cannot image the immeasurable peace of mind you give me!