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Joseph P.
26 March 2026Rated 1 out of 5.
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72-74 Russell Street, Russell Lea NSW 2046
Deposits (RAD) $450,000 to $550,000
Daily payments (DAP) $103.93 to $127.03 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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Located in Sydney’s inner-west, Carino Care at Russell Lea looks much like all the other family homes on this quiet, leafy residential street. Our 42 place aged care facility provides permanent care and respite care in fully furnished single and couples rooms. This single level facility features comfortable lounge rooms, quiet areas and a communal dining rooms, plus beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyards. The boutique service has a large number of Italian speaking residents.
Residents and families
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 Carino Care at Russell Lea in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated January 2026
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Carino Care at Russell Lea met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $15 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Pleasant decor, Bedside table, Cooling and heating, Overbed table, Built in wardrobe, Furnished room, Ensuite bathroom
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
72-74 Russell Street, Russell Lea NSW 2046
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Carino Care at Russell Lea to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
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.
That’s 3 hours 45 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Carino Care at Russell Lea 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.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
72-74 Russell Street, Russell Lea NSW 2046.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 1 out of 5.
The lovely staff here did an excellent job (understatement) of looking after my wonderful grandma in her final stage of life, and my beautiful mother who had been going through prolonged grief while losing her beloved mum. The continuity of care has been incredible and the staff continue to support my mum while she navigates her loss. Thank you to the wonderful and caring staff at Carino Care.
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